27. Mark Ruffalo, $13 million
28. Cate Blanchett, $12 million
29. Julia Roberts, $12 million
30. Amy Adams, $11.5 million
However, on the list of highest-paid actresses — Emma Stone, “Hunger Games” and “X-Men” star; Jennifer Lawrence and “Friends” alum; Jennifer Aniston — were the only ones to pocket more than $20 million within a year. Meanwhile, 16 actors surpassed that mark on the highest-paid actors list.
The pay gap between Hollywood men and women has been an issue of concern. Forbes chalks the disparity up in part to the number and types of roles offered to women in Hollywood. Most of the highest-paying roles are in action and superhero blockbusters and franchise sequels like “The Fast and the Furious.” A 2016 study also noted that women comprise just over a quarter of all speaking roles in movies.
Forbes tallies the estimated earnings based on data from Nielsen, ComScore, Box Office Mojo, IMDB and interviews with industry insiders. All figures are pretax and before fees for agents, managers and lawyers are deducted.
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