Forbes regularly calculates the incomes of the rich and famous for us, publishing ratings of the very best. This time the focus was on highest paid Hollywood actors.
When calculating celebrity earnings from May 2011 to May 2012, Forbes experts took into account film royalties, commercials, and advances for upcoming projects. We invite you to take a closer look at the rating of the stars who earned more than others in the year.
10-11. Robert Pattinson - $ 26.5 million
Pattison owes the entirety of such a high income to his participation in the cult saga "Twilight". Probably, at the end of the franchise, Robert will have more chances to prove himself in a different role.
10-11. Taylor Lautner - $ 26.5 million
Unlike his partner in the vampire saga, Taylor was not only among the highest paid, but also in the top 100 from Forbes. And all because in addition to "Twilight" he took part in the action movie "Pursuit", increasing the already considerable popularity.
9. Mark Wahlberg - $ 27 million
This year is marked by the release of such films with the participation of Wahlberg, such as "Contraband", "The Third Extra" and "Ruined City". Moreover, the comedy drama "The Third Extra" grossed $ 54 million at the box office in the first week of screenings alone.
6-8. Will Smith - $ 30 million
The bulk of the income over the past year has come from participating in the filming of the third part of the Men in Black saga. By the way, Will actively recruits his son Jaden to work in Hollywood, with whom he is filming now in the film After Earth. Smith Jr. is already incredibly popular among American teenagers.
6-8. Johnny Depp - $ 30 million
Depp is going through difficult times on the personal front, but the actor's career is clearly okay. This year is marked by the release of the film "Dark Shadows", in which Depp acted not only as a performer, but also as a producer, increasing his already considerable income. By the way, after his work was presented in Ukraine, Kiev became the leader in the film's box office.
6-8. Sacha Baron Cohen - $ 30 million
Over the past year, Cohen has taken part in several box-office projects at once: the films "Keeper of Time", "The Dictator", "Les Miserables" and the third part of the animated film "Madagascar". Despite his impressive income, the actor did not make the Forbes 100 Most Popular Actors of the Year list. Experts say that Cohen does not stop appearing in public more often, drawing attention to his own person.
5. Ben Stiller $ 33 million
Stiller is one of the richest comedians in Hollywood. His role is controversial among critics, but the hero of "Meet the Parents" continues to earn millions every year. This year, the most expensive project with Ben's participation is the third part of the cartoon "Madagascar".
4. Dwayne Johnson - $ 36 million
The actor clearly brings success to any tape with his participation. The excitement around last year's Fast and Furious 5 and Journey 2: The Mysterious Island justifies Johnson's high fees.Dwayne's schedule is full until the end of 2014, so, most likely, he will be among the highest paid stars more than once.
2-3. Adam Sandler - $ 37 million
For Sandler, the year was not the most successful - 10 Golden Raspberries for the film Such Different Twins clearly do not add optimism to the actor. Still, filmmakers love Adam, despite the skepticism of film critics. And this love is expressed in the form of consistently high fees.
2-3. Leonardo DiCaprio - $ 37 million
Despite the fact that the last film with the participation of the actor, the biopic "Hoover", practically failed at the box office, DiCaprio can afford to demand at least $ 20 million for the role, remaining one of the highest paid stars.
1. Tom Cruise - $ 75 million 
Cruise topped the list of the highest paid actors by a huge margin. The next series "Mission Impossible" and the fantastic thriller "Oblivion" made a great contribution to the "piggy bank". However, the actor is likely to face big expenses: the planned divorce proceedings with Katie Holmes could significantly empty his wallet.