Woman at the top! Top five wealthiest actors in the world revealed

They are some of Hollywood’s hottest actors and have bank balances that will leave anyone green with envy. But who is the richest actor in the world? Well, it’s a woman.

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THE TOP FIVE RICHEST ACTORS IN THE WORLD

Tom Cruise and Tyler Perry are two of the wealthiest actors in the world. But you’ll never guess who joins them on our top five richest actor list – a woman.

Here we go.

1. JAMI GERTZ

American actress Jami Gertz is best known for her roles in The Lost Boys, I Want You Back, and Sixteen Candles. According to Marca, thanks to her lucrative work as an actress and her investments in sports teams, Jami’s net worth is estimated at $3 billion (about R54 billion). She and her husband, Anthony Ressler, reportedly own the NBA Atlanta Hawks basketball team.

2. JERRY SEINFELD

Not only is Jerry Seinfeld one of the richest actors in the world, but he is also one of the wealthiest comedians. According to Celebrity Net Worth, his mega-hit show Seinfeld racked him millions of dollars over the years, and his net worth is estimated at $950 million (more than R17 billion).

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3. TYLER PERRY

Tyler Perry might be one of the wealthiest actors in the world, but he is also a very well-known producer. According to GoBankingRates, his production company alone has landed him a spot on the Times list of 100 Most Influential People. He has a net worth of $800 million (estimated at about R14 billion).

4. DWAYNE JOHNSON

He started her career as a pro-wrestler, but Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been known to appear in best-selling movie after the other. The 50-year-old has appeared in films including Jumanji, Black Adam, Moana, and Fast and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. He boasts a net worth of about $800 million (estimated at just shy of $14 billion), Celebrity Net Worth reports.

5. TOM CRUISE

As an actor, Tom Cruise needs no introduction. At 60, he is still hard at work, reportedly working on the next Mission Impossible film. Over the years, he has racked up an astonishing net worth of $620 million (more than R112 million) and counting, Times of India reports.

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