Top 10 Richest Actress In The World

To be the highest-paid actress in the industry requires more than good movies, and it looks like these Hollywood ladies have cracked the code. Whether through luxury brand endorsements, modeling, or hosting, these women have amassed impressive wealth to earn a spot amongst the top 10 richest actresses in the world.

10. Julia Louis-Dreyfus - $250 Million

Popular for her work in the television industry, Julia Louis-Dreyfus is an American actress with a net worth of $250 million as of 2024. Julia’s good chunk of wealth and popularity comes from her appearance in the 90’s sitcom “Seinfeld”. In the initial seasons, Julia commanded a salary of $3.8 million per season which was increased to $15 million by the end of the show. Julia’s total earnings from the show while it was running totaled around $45 million. However, unlike the show’s lead actors Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David have earned a significant amount from Seinfeld’s syndication earnings, Julia did not own equity in the show and has not received any syndication earnings except annual royalties. What’s notable is Julia is the daughter of Leopold Louis-Dreyfus, a billionaire with a net worth of $4 billion at the time of his death. While Julia might not be a billionaire as of now, she is expected to be worth more than $1 billion in the coming future.

9. Julia Roberts - $250 Million

One of the most successful actresses in Hollywood, Julia Roberts has an estimated net worth of $250 million as of 2024. After breaking out as a Hollywood star after her appearance in the 1990 movie “Pretty Woman”, Roberts became one of the highest-paid actresses in the industry with annual revenue ranging between $20 - $40 million. Her biggest paycheck came from the 2003 movie “Mona Lisa Smile” for which she was paid a whopping $25 million. As per IMDb, she also earned $25 million for her role in "Leave the World Behind". Roberts has also earned plenty from her endorsement deal which includes a five-year $50 million contract to be the global brand ambassador for cosmetics brand Lancome Paris and a $6 million contract for appearing in ad campaigns for the clothing brand Gianfranco Ferre. Along with her sister, Lisa Roberts Gillan, and Marisa Yeres Gill, Roberts runs Red Om Films, a production company with a total worldwide box office collection of $186 million as per The Numbers.

8. Sandra Bullock - $250 Million

Sandra Bullock is an American actress with a net worth of $250 million as of 2024. Bullock has been a part of some of the biggest Hollywood hits including the Speed and Miss Congeniality franchise and has earned a salary ranging between $15 to $20 million per movie. However, Bullock's biggest paycheck came from her appearance in the 2014 movie Gravity, where she earned an upfront fee of $20 million along with a 15% back-end deal. This brought her total earnings from the film to $74 million, making it one of the highest amounts ever earned by an actress for a movie. In addition to her acting career, Bullock runs Fortis Films and served as the executive producer for the ABC sitcom George Lopez. She also has a large real estate portfolio estimated to be worth around $80 million.

7. Lady Gaga - $300 Million

American pop singer and actress, Lady Gaga aka Stefani Joanne has a net worth of $300 million as of 2024. Gaga has had numerous Grammy-winning albums which have amassed her a massive net worth. With an average salary of $40 million a year, Lady Gaga primarily earns from her tours. The Chromatica Ball earned $112.4 million from 834,000 tickets sold, breaking several personal and venue attendance records for Gaga. Lady Gaga has also had a successful movie career, bringing home a massive paycheck of $12 million for her appearance in “Joker 2”. In 2019, she co-founded Haus Labs along with Ben Jones, an American vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics brand. In 2020, the company stood at the third highest earnings of $141.7 million after Fenty Beauty by Rihanna and Kylie Cosmetics by Kylie Jenner.

6. Jennifer Aniston - $320 Million

Jennifer Aniston is an American actress and producer with a current net worth of $320 million. Considered one of the most famous actresses, Aniston’s wealth primarily comes from royalties received from Friends, estimated to be between $10 and $20 million a year. She earned $1 million per episode for the last two seasons of the show. Additionally, she receives about 2% of the streaming revenue from Friends, which generates around $1 billion per year, adding approximately $20 million to her earnings from the show. Aniston also receives around $2 million per episode for The Morning Show and made $45 million for her role in Murder Mystery, including both salary and backend earnings. Her brand endorsements and associations with companies like L'Oréal, Smartwater, Emirates, Eyelove, and Aveeno contribute significantly to her wealth, making her around $10 million per year from endorsements alone. In 2008, she and producer Kristin Hahn formed Echo Films, and in 2021, Aniston launched the LolaVie haircare company. As per Yahoo Life, the company had an estimated annual revenue of $15 million to $20 million.

5. Victoria Principal - $350 Million

Victoria Principal is an American actress and entrepreneur with a net worth of $350 million as of 2024. Known for her appearance in the primetime television soap opera “Dallas”, Principal also worked as an agent in the 70s. After she left the series, she started her own production company called Victoria Principal Productions. Her massive net worth however comes from her stint in the cosmetics industry. Principal launched her skincare company called Principal Secret in 1989 which has been active for the past 30 years and has generated more than $1.5 billion in revenue. Victoria eventually sold the company to Guthy Renker in April 2019 for an expected valuation of $100 - $200 million. 

4. Jennifer Lopez - $400 Million

American singer, actress, and businesswoman Jennifer Lopez has a net worth of $400 million as of 2024. While Lopez is mostly prominent for her music career, J.Lo’s stint in the movie industry was also quite successful. With her breakout role in Selena (1997), Lopez went on to command million-dollar salaries, with a peak salary of $15 million for Monster-In-Law and $12 million a year as a judge on American Idol. Her concert residency, All I Have, grossed $101.9 million from 120 shows, making it the sixth highest-grossing Las Vegas residency ever and the top one by a Latin artist. Beyond entertainment, she founded the lifestyle brand J.Lo, which began with her debut fragrance Glow in 2001 and expanded into clothing, accessories, and more. Additionally, Lopez has a luxury real estate portfolio valued at around $97 million, with properties in Los Angeles, Miami, and New York.

3. Reese Witherspoon - $440 Million

American actress and producer Reese Witherspoon is the richest actress in Hollywood with a total net worth of $440 million as of 2024. Witherspoon has had a terrific career as an actress, with many times being the highest-paid actress of the year. This includes a $15 million paycheck for movies like How Do You Know, Just Like Heaven, Walk the Line, and Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde. Post her box-office success with the Legally Blonde sequel, Witherspoon commands a $15 million base salary with her total earnings from movies to be around $250 million to date. Additionally, she earns approximately $2 million per episode for The Morning Show. What makes Reese Witherspoon one of the richest actress is her production company “Hello Sunshine”, which she still holds a stake in. The company was sold in August 2021 at a valuation of $900 million.

2. Olsen Twins - $500 million

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, often called the Olsen twins, have a combined net worth of $500 million. Known for playing Michelle Tanner on Full House, one of the greatest ’90s shows, they initially earned $2,400 per episode, which later increased to $25,000, and eventually $80,000 per episode. They also starred in popular films like It Takes Two and Double, Double, Toil and Trouble.

In 2006, Mary-Kate and Ashley founded their luxury fashion brand The Row, which is estimated to generate an annual revenue of around $100 million as per the Fashion United. In September 2024, the Wertheimer family, owners of Chanel, and L'Oréal heiress Françoise Bettencourt Meyers bought minority stakes with the brand valued at around $1 billion. In 2007, the Olsen twins launched the sportswear line Elizabeth and James, but it was eventually deadpooled. In 2019, they entered a licensing deal with Kohl's to revive the brand, with Kohl's handling production and sales while the Olsens remained involved in the design process. The brand in 2023 had an estimated annual revenue of $89 million as per The Cosmopolitan.

Additionally, Mary-Kate and her ex-husband Olivier Sarkozy owned New York properties, including a $13.5 million townhouse. Meanwhile, Ashley has listed her New York City loft for $7.25 million, which she originally purchased in 2016 for $6.75 million. The 3,000-square-foot apartment is located in Manhattan's historic Greenwich Village.

1. Jami Gertz - $8 Billion

American actress and philanthropist Jami Gertz has an extraordinary net worth of $8 billion as of 2024. While Gertz is well-known for her roles in films like "The Lost Boys" and TV shows like "The Neighbors," her significant wealth largely comes from her marriage to billionaire investor Tony Ressler. Ressler co-founded Apollo Global Management and Ares Management, two major investment firms managing over $800 billion in assets. The couple also owns stakes in the Atlanta Hawks and the Milwaukee Brewers. Tony Ressler is the majority owner of the NBA team, the Atlanta Hawks, holding a 51% stake in the franchise. Their real estate portfolio includes a luxurious Beverly Hills mansion valued between $30 and $50 million and a prime Malibu property. Apart from her acting career, Gertz is a dedicated philanthropist, especially supporting the Painted Turtle Camp, which offers support to children with serious illnesses.