10 actors who have made the most money in Hollywood

Brace yourself because the amounts are whopping!

Although other film industries might be catching up, Hollywood is still currently the highest grossing. Therefore, it's no surprise that the Hollywood actors have also been able to make a lot of money from their time within the industry.

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Compiled from Business Insider, let's have a look at ten actors who managed to ace it at the US box office.

1) Samuel L Jackson

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With total earnings of $5.140 billion, Samuel L Jackson has made it to the top of the list.  He rose to fame in the early 1990's with films such as Jungle Fever and Pulp Fiction. However, his highest grossing film was The Avengers at $623.4 million.

2) Tom Hanks

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Tom Hanks has earned pay cheques amounting to $4.522 billion. He achieved prominence and critical acclaim in the 90's too, and is known for his comedic and dramatic film roles such as Forrest Gump. His highest grossing film though, was Toy Story 3 at $415 million.

3) Morgan Freeman

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Many are a fan of Morgan Freeman's oh-so-confident demeanour, which is probably the reason he is considered on of the most respected actors in Hollywood.

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Up until now, he has made $4.515 billion in total. The Shawshank Redemption might be his most popular film but his highest grossing was The Dark Knight with $534.9 million in earnings.

4)Robert Downey Jr

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With $4.275 billion as his total earnings, it's safe to say Robert Downey Jr has truly worked super hard and evolved into one of the best actors Hollywood has. His highest grossing film was The Avengers, making $623.4 million.

5) Eddie Murphy 

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A lifetime in comedy has definitely paid off for Eddie Murphy as his earnings to date amount to $3.811 billion. His highest grossing film was Shrek 2 which made $441.2 million.

6) Tom Cruise

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It's definitely Tom's cool and poised persona that has lead him where he is today. After nearly 40 years within the industry and heaps of fans, Tom has earned $3.726 billion - with his highest grossing film being War of the Worlds which made $234.3 million at the box office.

7) Johnny Depp

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Johnny Depp is known for his portrayal of numerous eccentric characters in films such as Edward Scissorhands, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Pirates of the Carribean, Alice in Wonderland and many more.

He's made earnings amounting to $3.541 billion with his highest grossing film being Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest at $423.3 million.

8) Robert DeNiro

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Robert DeNiro surprised many with his role in Dirty Grandpa alongside Zack Efron. With his sculpted body and chilled-out attitude, the veteran actor showed us all that he's still got it!

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The star has made a total of $3.233 billion during his time in the industry with his highest grossing film as Meet the Fockers, which made $279.3 million at the box office.

9) Emma Watson

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This belle (pun intended) has quickly made her way into everyone's hearts and we're not surprised! From Harry Potter to Beauty and the Beast, Emma Watson has already made $3.206 billion within the industry. Her highest grossing film was Beauty and the Beast which made $504 million.

10) Will Smith

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Will Smith started off as a rapper under the name 'The Fresh Prince.' He then starred in the popular TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air through which he achieved tremendous fame.

The star has previously been named 'the most powerful actor in Hollywood' and his role in The Pursuit of Happyness might just prove that. To date, he has earned $3.205 billion, with Suicide Squad being his highest grossing at  $325.1 million.

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