The entertainment industry is a multi-billion dollar business, and some of the highest paid actors in the world come from Hollywood. In 2020, two of the highest paid actors were George Clooney and Dwayne Johnson, who earned an impressive $239 million and $124 million respectively. Let’s take a look at how they managed to amass such huge fortunes.
1. George Clooney – Highest Earning Actor
George Clooney is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, and in 2020 he was the highest paid actor in the world. His annual earnings for the year were an incredible $239 million, making him the highest earning actor in the world.
Clooney’s fortune was largely due to his involvement in the Casamigos Tequila brand, which he co-founded in 2013. He sold the brand to Diageo in 2017 for a staggering $1 billion, netting him a profit of $233 million. While the sale of Casamigos largely accounted for his fortune, Clooney also earned millions of dollars from his acting roles in films like ‘The Midnight Sky’ and ‘The Monuments Men’.
2. Dwayne Johnson – Second Highest Earning Actor
Dwayne Johnson is another Hollywood superstar who had a very lucrative year. His annual earnings for 2020 were $124 million, making him the second highest paid actor in the world.
Johnson’s fortune was largely due to the success of his films, such as ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ and ‘Hobbs & Shaw’, as well as his involvement in the HBO series ‘Ballers’. He also received a hefty pay cheque for his involvement in the Universal theme parks’ ‘Jurassic World: The Ride’.
3. Other Highest Earners in the Entertainment Industry
While George Clooney and Dwayne Johnson topped the list of highest earners in 2020, they were not the only actors to amass huge fortunes. Robert Downey Jr. earned $81 million, while Chris Hemsworth earned $64.5 million. Other actors who earned millions included Will Smith ($35 million), Adam Sandler ($31 million) and Jackie Chan ($25 million).
Conclusion
George Clooney and Dwayne Johnson were the two highest paid actors in 2020, earning a combined $363 million. While Clooney’s fortune was largely due to the sale of Casamigos Tequila, Johnson’s fortune was largely due to his involvement in films and television series. Other actors to make the list of highest earners included Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Will Smith, Adam Sandler and Jackie Chan.
