Adam Sandler tops Forbes 2025 list of highest-paid actors

According to the 2025 Forbes list, 59-year-old actor Adam Sandler is the highest-paid actor, earning $48 million primarily through his work on 'Happy Gilmore 2' and a guest appearance in 'Jay Kelly'. While he holds the top spot, his earnings are significantly lower than the $88 million recorded by 2024 leader Dwayne Johnson. Tom Cruise follows in second place with $46 million for 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning'. Mark Wahlberg ranks third with $44 million from projects including 'The Family Plan' and 'Play Dirty'. Scarlett Johansson placed fourth with $43 million, followed by Brad Pitt with $41 million for his role in the Academy Award-nominated film 'F1'. The top ten is rounded out by Denzel Washington ($38 million), Jack Black ($28 million), Jason Momoa ($28 million), Daniel Craig ($27 million), and 22-year-old Millie Bobby Brown ($26 million).