Highest Paid Actor in 2023: Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is the highest paid actor in 2023, earning over $100 million for his role in Top Gun: Maverick. He received $13 million as base pay. First-dollar gross provides earnings when a movie does well, as Top Gun: Maverick did. Compensation over $30 million includes highest single production earnings. Since all salaries are not public, this is a non-definitive list. If films were filmed back-to-back, like for Keanu Reeves and The Matrix sequels, the fee covering the films is included.
Other Top Paid Actors
- Affleck and Damon became celebrities due to their performances in films.
- Diesel, known for Fast and Furious films, missed additional pay due to Covid-19 but remains one of the highest paid.
- Kumar, known for Bollywood films, is also among the highest paid.
Mark Wahlberg’s Success
Wahlberg’s role in Spencer Confidential substantially contributed to his position, as the film received high viewership. Along with acting, he produces. He earns $58 million a year, making him fourth most paid actor.