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Meet Hollywood's HIGHEST PAID Actors of the year

July 22, 2014 19:23 IST
Mark Wahlberg

Check out the stars who grace Forbes magazine's latest list.

Forbes magazine recently listed the highest paid actors of the year.

Take a look at the top 10 names on it.

10. Mark Wahlberg

Transformers actor Mark Wahlberg is still earning big ($32 million in the past one year) from his 2012 sex comedy Ted and his last film Lone Survivor.

His TV shows -- Entourage and Boardwalk Empire -- are highly acclaimed.

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9. Will Smith

July 22, 2014 19:23 IST
Will Smith

His last film After Earth was a disaster in the US, but it managed to bring in $183 million in worldwide box office collections.

Will Smith still draws the top dollar when it comes to acting remuneration. 

He earned $ 32 million in the last year.

8. Christian Bale

July 22, 2014 19:23 IST
Christian Bale

With his Oscar-nominated part in American Hustle, Christian Bale's move away from the Batman movies seemed as seamless as it could be.

The talented star raked in $35 million since June 2013.

7. Ben Affleck

July 22, 2014 19:23 IST
Ben Affleck

Speaking of Batman, the newest A-lister to don the superhero suit, write-actor-director Ben Affleck saw a good year too with annual earnings of $35 million.

He's reportedly recieved a fat paycheck for his superhero turn and might just end up laughing all the way to the bank despite being criticised for taking up the role.

6. Liam Neeson

July 22, 2014 19:23 IST
Liam Neeson

Taken star Liam Neeson is at number six with $36 million in annual earnings.

With Taken 3 in the offing, things are only going to look up for this veteran.

5. Chris Hemsworth

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Chris Hemsworth

The hunky Australian, who plays demigod Thor in the superhero franchise of the same name, took home an impressive income of $37 million in the past year.

4. Leonardo DiCaprio

July 22, 2014 19:23 IST
Leonardo DiCaprio

With hits like The Wolf of Wall Street and The Great Gatsby to his credit, it was definitely a good year for DiCaprio.

He earned $39 million.

3. Bradley Cooper

July 22, 2014 19:23 IST
Bradley Cooper

American Hustle star Bradley Cooper has impressively raced ahead on this list.

He takes up the third spot with an impressive $46 million.

2. Dwayne Johnson

July 22, 2014 19:23 IST
Dwayne Johnson

With $52 million, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson clearly laughed all the way to the bank in the past year.

After gaining mass popularity with ensemble films like the GI Joe and Fast and the Furious series, he is gradually shifting his focus to solo lead roles with films like Hercules and San Andreas.

1. Robert Downey Jr

July 22, 2014 19:23 IST
Robert Downey Jr

Marvel's Iron Man is the undisputed king of rich actors, for the second year in a row, no less!

Downey Jr's $75 million paycheck for the last year is believed to be the same as the year before that, and it clearly remains uncontested by a massive margin.