Forbes magazine recently released its yearly list of highest-paid actors. In a surprising turn of events, four of the ten wealthiest male film actors aren't from Hollywood.
However, Robert Downey Jr. took the top spot yet again, making it his third year in a row. The "Iron Man" star actually earned about $80 million throughout the preceding 12 months.
I dub this day #FerrariFriday.
A photo posted by Robert Downey, Jr. (@robertdowneyjr) on Jul 31, 2015 at 1:37pm PDT
In fact, "The Avengers" actor was able to rise above Hollywood A-Listers like Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, and even Tom Cruise for the top spot.
Luckily for Robert Downey Jr., his profit-share deal from "Avengers: Age of Ultron," which made $1.39 billion, was one of the contributing factors to his $80 million profit.
In addition, The Guardian reports that Robert Downey Jr. was also able to garner a $40 million paycheck for the coming Marvel movie, "Captain America: Civil War."
Forbes magazine's Natalie Robehmed said, "Downey Jr. has been able to cut unique, favorable deals that ensure he is well compensated for his Tony Stark troubles. Movies featuring his Iron Man character still perform astronomically at the box office."
Other non-Hollywood stars who were able to garner spots on the top ten list include "Rush Hour" star Jackie Chan, and Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, and Akshay Kumar.
A photo posted by Jackie Chan (@eyeofjackiechan) on Jul 22, 2015 at 4:17pm PDT
Not only that, but they even beat American favorites "Entourage" producer Mark Wahlberg, "The Wolf of Wall Street" actor Leonardo DiCaprio, "Furious 7" actor Dwayne Johnson and star of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, Johnny Depp.
A photo posted by Johnny Depp (@johnnydepp.oficial) on Jul 10, 2015 at 2:54pm PDT
This is the first time that Forbes magazine had included actors in the international film genre, and outside of the Hollywood spotlight.
Robert Downey Jr. net worth is reportedly $180 million.
Take a look at the list below to see Forbes magazine's World's Highest-Paid Actors of 2015.
1. Robert Downey Jr., $80 million
2. Jackie Chan, $50 million
3. Vin Diesel, $47 million
4. Bradley Cooper, $41.5 million
5. Adam Sandler, $41 million
6. Tom Cruise, $40 million
7. Amitabh Bachchan, $33.5 million
8. Salman Khan, $33.5 million
9. Akshay Kumar, $32.5 million
10. Mark Wahlberg, $32 million
11. Dwayne Johnson, $31.5 million
12. Johnny Depp, $30 million
13. Leonardo DiCaprio, $29 million and Channing Tatum, $29 million
14. Chris Hemsworth, $27 million and Daniel Craig, $27 million
15. Matthew McConaughey, $26.5 million
16. Shah Rukh Khan, $26 million and Will Smith, $26 million
17. Matt Damon, $25 million
18. Hugh Jackman, $23 million
19. Ben Affleck, $19.5 million and Liam Neeson, $19.5 million
20. Chow Yun-Fat, $18 million and Russell Crowe, $18 million
21. Seth Rogen, $17 million
22. George Clooney, $16.5 million
23. Brad Pitt, $16 million and Jonah Hill, $16 million
24. Will Ferrell, $15 million and Ranbir Kapoor, $15 million
25. Chris Evans, $13.5 million
26. Chris Pratt, $13 million and Andy Lau, $13 million
