Top 3 most profitable actresses and actors for 2019: This ranking will shock you!
It is a know fact that film celebrities earn such amounts of money that an ordinary mortal can only dream of. How were they faring in 2019? We'll tell you who climbed to the top of the ladder and what kind of money landed on their account, and you'll also find out in which movies you'll be able to see them in the months to come. If you thought that all the top ranks have been claimed by celebrities from Marvel movies, you're in for a surprise!
Women:
1. Scarlett Johansson - a shining star on the acting throne
Yes, just like last year, American star Scarlett Jonahnsson gained the title of the best-paid actress. She earned the marvelous amount of CZK 1.3 billion mainly through the successful film Avengers: Endgame, which broke all records in cinema attendance and became the most profitable movie of all time. Another piece from the Marvel universe, Black Widow, earned her a nice rounded amount of dollars with eight zeros at the end. The movie will hit our cinemas on 1 May 2020.
2. Sofía Vergara - actress, comedian, TV host and model
The Colombian beauty with piercing eyes has largely disappeared from movie screens, but she put almost 100 million crowns on her account for her appearance in the series Modern Family. That helped her secure the second place in the ranking.
3. Reese Witherspoon - Legally blonde clad in pink
Reese is one of the actresses who can make the most of their fantastic appearance and combine it with a unique kind of humor. We can think of it as a "lethal combination". The first thing you think of upon hearing the name Reese Witherspoon is undoubtedly Legally Blonde. Last year, the actress made an amazing 791 million crowns. You'll be able to see Legally Blonde 3 on the big screen on February 14, 2020. Recently, people also talk about her as a skilled producer.
Men:
1. Action star Dwayne Johnson
The first place belongs to former wrestling champion Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. An incredible 2 billion crowns landed on his account in 2019. You'll be able to enjoy this phenomenal actor, known mainly from the cult film Fast and Furious, in the upcoming adventure film Expedition: Jungle, which is being prepared for release in 2020. Will he rock again?
2. The famous "Thor" Chris Hemsworth
He's got charisma in spades, fans lie at his feet and his great acting talent can't be denied. That's Australian actor Chris Hemsworth. Upon hearing this name, we're sure that you'll immediately think of characters such as the god Thor or car racer James Hunt. Chris earned over 1,7 billion crowns in 2019. In 2021 we can look forward to seeing him again in the movie Thor: Love and Thunder.
3. Marvel Wins Again - Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. secured a substantial amount of money primarily thanks to the role of Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame. Tony Stark, as one of the main characters of the movie, earned 1,4 billion crowns. Before long, we'll be able to see the actor in the comedy Dolittle, where he'll portray the role of an animal doctor. In 2021 we can look forward to the next Sherlock Holmes movie.
