Robert Downey Jr has been named Hollywood’s highest paid actor for the second year running after topping Forbes’ annual list of top earning movie stars.
The 49-year-old star – who earned an estimated $75 million (R796 million) for the year 2012 and 2013 – has topped Forbes’ annual ranking of the highest paid movie stars after making a fortune from his portrayal of Iron Man. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson came in second place with an earning of $52 million (R552 million), which he accumulated from a number of acting roles as well as producing gigs.
Bradley Cooper, 39, followed behind with an estimated $46 million (R488 million) due to his much loved roles in The Hangover and American Hustle, while Leonardo DiCaprio, 39, secured fourth place with $39 million (R414 million).
Chris Hemsworth finished off the top five with an estimated earning of $37 million (R392 million) after beating Liam Neeson and Ben Affleck, who earned $36 million (R382 million) and $35 million (respectively, to the place.
Will Smith and Mark Wahlberg fell to the bottom of the top 10 list (R371 million), while Johnny Deep, Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise all failed to secure a place on the chart.
The top 10 list of highest paid actors 2014:
1. Robert Downey Jr – $75 million
2. Dwayne Johnson – $52 million
3. Bradley Cooper – $46 million
4. Leonardo DiCaprio – $39 million
5. Chris Hemsworth – $37 million
6. Liam Neeson – $36 million
7. Ben Affleck – $35 million
8. Christian Bale – $35 million
9. Will Smith – $32 million
10. Mark Wahlberg – $32 million
