Three people in the top 10 top-grossing actors of 2016 according to Forbes have one thing in common: all of them are in the highest-grossing blockbuster of the year “Captain America: Civil War”. In fact, all but one actress from the list of the most profitable actors of 2016 appeared in films based on comics. The exception is Felicity Jones, who came to monetary success with the picture Outcast One. Star Wars: Stories. "
Here's the official Hollywood box office actor rating based on ticket sales for 2016 films, with the exception of animated films where actors have voiced a role.
10. Will Smith
Box office - $ 775 million
Although Suicide Squad in general, and Smith’s role in particular, has been heavily criticized, the film has earned $ 745 million worldwide. Another film with Smith's “Phantom Beauty” has so far earned only $ 28.8 million in movie theaters, which did not prevent the actor from getting into the top ten list.
9. Felicity Jones
Ticket Revenue - $ 805 Million
The actress played a major role in the film belonging to the movie universe of Star Wars. Although Rogue One, who tops the list of the most anticipated spin-offs, came out only in early December, he had already raised half a billion dollars at the box office. Felicity Jones is the only actress on the list who does not have a “superhero” role, although, to be fair, she has spaceships and a lot of firepower.
8. Ryan Reynolds
Charges in cinemas - $ 820 million
A good example of the fact that a dream can also generate income. Reynolds had long dreamed of the role of Deadpool, and not only was he able to get the film adaptation of the story of a reckless and indestructible mercenary from 20th Century Fox, but he also played it in such a way that it caused an orgasm among fans. This is not the “Green Lantern”, which is equally dull in the quiet of the night and in the light of day. Surely Deadpool will have a sequel, and this promises even greater box office, if one of the most beautiful actors in Hollywood will continue to live up to the expectations of crowds of fans.
7. Henry Cavill
Revenues from films with his participation - $ 870 million
The role of Superman in the epic confrontation between Batman and the mighty Man-in-underpants-over-pants has become for Cavill the most profitable. However, two of his partners - Ben Affleck and Amy Adams earned more on this film and surpassed Cavill in the Forbes ranking.
6. Ben Affleck
Movie screening - $ 1.02 billion
This summer, the 44-year-old Oscar winner appeared on the Batman cameo in The Suicide Squad. However, the main income he received thanks to "Batman v Superman: At the dawn of justice." Although this blockbuster earned crushing reviews from critics, it didn't hurt Ben Affleck's wallet. The world movie rental brought its creators 542.9 million dollars. Ben's role in Reckoning also substantially replenished his bank account. And in front of the Justice League.
5. Amy Adams
$ 1.04 billion movie tickets sold with Adams
Affleck's partner in Batman vs. Superman (she played Superman's girlfriend Lois Lane) closes the top 5 most successful monetary actors of 2016.
4. Margot Robbie
Has brought film distributors 1.1 billion dollars
Let the "Suicide Squad" scold picky critics, even they love Margot Robbie. She is charming, artistic, graceful and very, very rich. In 2016, in addition to the role of Harley Quinn, Margot got the role of Jane in Tarzan Legend. Her partner was Alexander Skarsgard.
3. Chris Evans
Revenues from ticket sales worldwide - $ 1.15 billion
The man in the costume of Captain America, who are you without him? Millionaire, playboy, philanthropist. Together with Chris Pratt (Star Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy), Evans donated $ 15,000 to Seattle Children's Hospital and $ 12,000 went to Christopher’s Haven, a Boston charity.
2. Robert Downey Jr.
Films with him brought 1.15 billion dollars
Cry, Iron Man, you are no longer the highest grossing Hollywood celebrity. However, Downey still makes a lot of money thanks to her role in the Marvel Cinema Universe. And in 2017, he can return to the first line of the box office hit parade due to his appearance in the films Spider-Man: Homecoming and Sherlock Holmes 3. And Robert Downey, Jr., is the highest paid actor of all those present in this top 10.
1. Scarlett Johansson
Cash collection - $ 1.2 billion
According to Forbes statistics, the highest grossing of all Hollywood stars was a beautiful actress who received the role of the Black Widow in “Captain America: Civil War”. This box office movie grossed more than $ 1.15 billion, while another film from Johansson “Long Live Caesar!” was less successful (tickets sold for $ 63 million).
Perhaps someday we will see the charming Scarlett not in the role of a strict and restrained Black widow, but in the role of the gentle, but strong spirit of Disney Princess. Once the actress let slip that she was dreaming about this particular role. Two-year-old daughter Johansson also wants to see her mother as a princess.
Last year, Chris Pratt led Hollywood's top-grossing celebrity ranking, while The Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence was number one in 2014.
