The Covid pandemic had a bad effect on Hollywood and the media, but a few actresses were able to make a good amount of money on their own. Even though theatres were closed, new TV shows and movies were still being shown around the world on online streaming platforms.
Do you want to know which actress made the most money in 2021? Read this article to find out which actresses will make the most money in 2022.
Scarlett Johansson made an estimated $56 million in 2021–2022. This made her the highest-paid actress that year. Let's look quickly at the highest-paid actresses in 2022.
List of the Top 18 or More Highest-paid Actresses in 2021 and 2022
Here is a list of actresses who made a lot of money in the year 2022.
1. Scarlett Johansson: $56 million
Since 2018, this 36-year-old actress has made more money than any other actress. Her success comes from the fact that she loves acting and makes hit movies every year.
She will be in the movie Black Widow, which is coming out soon. She also does volunteer work for different groups that help people with AIDS.
2. Sofia Vergara: $43 million
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The second spot on the list of highest-paid actresses goes to one of the most talented actresses, producers, and hosts. She is a successful Hollywood producer and a judge on America's Got Talent. She makes money through endorsements, acting, and investing in several businesses. Sofia is an actress from both Columbia and the U.S.
3. Reese Witherspoon: $35 million
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Reese Witherspoon made a huge $35 million after she won a Golden Globe Award. She is a successful businesswoman and inspires many women and people around the world. She was a very popular and well-known actress in the 1990s.
4. Angelina Jolie: $35.5 million
Angelina Jolie is one of the world's most well-known and loved actresses. Her acting career has brought her the most money she has ever had. People will see her as Thena in Eternals, the next Marvel movie she will be in.
5. Gal Gadot: $31.5 million
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Gal Gadot was named Miss Israel when she was 18. She is one of the most talented and popular actresses in the world. People loved her movie Wonder Woman, which came out in 2017, and she made $31.5 million in 2020.
6. Julia Roberts: $30 million
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Julia Roberts is one of the most successful actresses. She has won three Golden Globe Awards. Julia is a skilled actress who can play any kind of role in a movie because she is so versatile.
7. Jennifer Lawrence: $28 million
In 2015 and 2016, Jennifer was one of the highest-paid actresses. She is now 30 years old. She has been in Hunger Games and a lot of other hit movies and TV shows. In 2020, she made $28 million.
8. Jennifer Aniston: $28 million
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This 52-year-old actress was in Friends, one of the most popular shows in the world that almost everyone loves. She gets paid for acting jobs, endorsements, and other things.
9. Melissa McCarthy: $25 million
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Melissa is a very talented comedian, producer, and actress who has been nominated for many awards, including two Golden Globes. She is working on new projects and making a good amount of money. You can see her two favorite movies on Netflix and HBO.
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10. Kaley Cuoco: $25 million
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An actress who made her own money and now charges $1 million per scene. She made about $25 million from acting jobs and endorsements in the year 2020. She was born and raised in the United States, and she is now 35 years old.
11. Meryl Streep: $24 million
Meryl is one of the most well-known and versatile actresses of her time. She has also won the Academy Award for Best Actress. She was in some of the most well-known films.
12. Margot Robbie: $23.5 million
Her role as Harley Quinn in the movie Suicide Squad brought her a lot of attention. She is only 30 years old and works as an actress in Australia. She is well-liked and well-known because she has been in a number of hit movies.
13. Charlize Theron: $23 million
Charlize, who lives in South Africa, is a well-known actress and producer. Fans will be able to see her in the next Fast & Furious movie (part-9). She made more money by putting money into different movie projects, and now she is a successful producer. She is respected all over the world, and her fans love her.
14. Emily Blunt: $22.5 million
In the year 2020, Emily Blunt, a British actress, made almost $22.5 million. Fans will see her in the sequel to “A Quiet Place,” which she charged a lot of money for. Her fans love her, and in 2021, she will be in Jungle Cruise.
15. Nicole Kidman: $22 million
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She is one of Australia's most well-known actresses, and her fans love her. So many awards have been given to this actress for her roles in different movies. She is a successful producer, actress, and singer, and she also has four kids.
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16. Ellen Pompeo: $19 million
Ellen Pompeo is a well-known American actress who is also one of the world's highest-paid actresses. She was in an episode of Grey's Anatomy, and the audience loved what she did. She charged almost $550,000 for one episode of Grey's Anatomy. For the past few years, she has been in Forbes.
17. Mila Kunis: $16 million
She is one of Hollywood's most beautiful and skilled actresses. In the year 2020, she made almost $16 million. Some of her big hits in Hollywood are Bad Moms Christmas and Friends with Benefits.
18. Elizabeth Moss: $16 million
Elisabeth Moss is an actress and producer who was born in the U.S. She has been in many TV shows and movies and is well-known all over the world. On The Handmaid's Tale, she made $1 million per episode.
