Three people in the top 10 top-grossing actors of 2016 according to Forbes have one thing in common: they are all in the highest-grossing blockbuster of the year, Captain America: Civil War.. In fact, all but one of the 2016 Most Grossing Actors Actresses have starred in comic-based films. The exception is Felicity Jones, who came to financial success with Rogue One. Star Wars: Stories ".
Here is the official top-grossing Hollywood actor rankings based on 2016 movie ticket sales, excluding animated films where actors have voiced a role.
10. Will Smith
Box office gross - $ 775 million
Although Suicide Squad in general and Smith's role in particular were heavily criticized, the film grossed $ 745 million worldwide. Another Smith film, Phantom Beauty, has so far grossed only $ 28.8 million in theaters, which hasn't stopped the actor from getting into the top ten list.
9. Felicity Jones
Ticketing revenue - $ 805 million
The actress played one of the main roles in the film belonging to the Star Wars movie universe. Although Rogue One, leading ranking of the most anticipated spin-offs, came out only in early December, it has already grossed half a billion dollars at the box office. Felicity Jones is the only actress on the list who doesn't have a "superhero" role, although to be fair, she has spaceships and a lot of firepower.
8. Ryan Reynolds
Cinema box office - $ 820 million
A good example of the fact that a dream can also generate income. Reynolds has long dreamed of the role of Deadpool, and not only was he able to get the film adaptation of the story about a reckless and indestructible mercenary from the 20th Century Fox studio, but also played it in such a way that he caused an orgasm among fans. This is not a "Green Lantern" for you, which is equally dull in the quiet of the night and in the daylight. Surely Deadpool will have a sequel, and this promises even greater box office receipts, if one of the most beautiful actors in Hollywood and will continue to meet the expectations of the crowds of fans.
7. Henry Cavill
Income from films with his participation - 870 million dollars
The role of Superman in the epic confrontation between Batman and the mighty Man-in-Pants-Over-Pants has become Cavill's most lucrative. However, his two partners, Ben Affleck and Amy Adams, made more money on this film and surpassed Cavill in the Forbes rating.
6. Ben Affleck
Film gathering - $ 1.02 billion
This summer, the 44-year-old two-time Oscar winner made a cameo for Batman in Suicide Squad. However, his main income came from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. While the blockbuster was critically acclaimed, it didn't hurt Ben Affleck's wallet. The worldwide distribution of the film brought its creators 542.9 million dollars. Ben's role in Payback also made a significant contribution to his bank account. And the Justice League is still ahead.
5. Amy Adams
$ 1.04 billion in movie tickets sold with Adams
Affleck's partner in Batman v Superman (she played Superman's girlfriend Lois Lane) rounds out the top 5 most monetarily successful actors of 2016.
4. Margot Robbie
Brought $ 1.1 billion to movie distributors
Let the picky critics scold Suicide Squad, even they love Margot Robbie. She is charming, artistic, graceful and very, very wealthy. In 2016, in addition to the role of Harley Queen, Margot got the role of Jane in Tarzan Legend. Her partner was Alexander Skarsgard.
3. Chris Evans
Worldwide Ticket Revenue - $ 1.15 Billion
The man in the Captain America costume, who are you without him? Millionaire, playboy, philanthropist. Along with Chris Pratt (Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy), Evans donated $ 15,000 to the Seattle Children's Hospital and another $ 12,000 to the Boston charity Christopher's Haven.
2. Robert Downey Jr.
Films with him brought in $ 1.15 billion
Cry Iron Man, you're not the highest grossing Hollywood celebrity anymore. However, Downey still makes a lot of money from her role in the MCU. And in 2017, he can return to the first line of the box office charts thanks 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
Box office gross - $ 1.2 billion
Highest grossing of all according to Forbes statistics Hollywood stars became a beautiful actress, who landed the role of Black Widow in Captain America: Civil War. This film grossed over $ 1.15 billion at the box office, while another film with Johansson, Long Live Caesar! was less successful ($ 63 million in tickets sold).
Perhaps someday we will see the charming Scarlett not in the role of a strict and restrained Black Widow, but in the role of a gentle, but strong spirit of the Disney princess. Once the actress let slip that she dreams of exactly this role. Johansson's daughter, two-year-old Rose, also wants to see her mother in the role of a princess.
Last year, Chris Pratt topped the list of Hollywood's highest grossing celebrities, while Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence was number one in 2014.