Top 10 Richest Actresses in the World

Richest Actresses in the World- Acting has grown to become a top career choice for many and if not for any other reason, it can make you stinking rich!

It’s not a bed of roses as many of the rich actresses in the world today are people who have established their names in the film industry over the years. In this article, RNN.NG provides you with a list of the top 10 richest actresses in the world.

Who is the Richest Actress in the World?

Jami Gertz is the richest actress in the world with a net worth of $3 billion.

Top 10 Richest Actresses in the World

Here’s the full list of the top 10 actresses who have made wealth off acting over the years.

10. Angelina Jolie

9. Miley Cyrus

8. Sandra Bullock

7. Julia Roberts

6. Julia Louis Dreyfus

5. Jennifer Aniston

4. Victoria Principal

3. Reese Witherspoon

2. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

1. Jami Gertz

10. Angelina Jolie

Net Worth: $120 million

Angelina Jolie is an American actress and filmmaker with an amazing track record over the years.

She has been named Hollywood’s highest-paid actress numerous times. Jolie started out as an actress in the mid-90s after establishing a career in modeling and making several music video appearances at the age of sixteen.

She starred in movies like Hackers (1995) and Foxfire (1996). Jolie is definitely one of the oldest-standing actresses in Hollywood.

She has an estimated net worth of $120 million, earning her the 10th spot on the list of the world’s richest actresses.

9. Miley Cyrus

Net Worth: $160 million

Miley Cyrus was every kid’s dream from her lead role in the popular TV series, Hannah Montanna. 

She is an American by nationality and she is also known for her prowess in music. She has an estimated net worth of $160 million.

8. Sandra Bullock

Net Worth: $200 million

Sandra Bullock is an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award Winner.

The 57-year-old American actress started acting at the age of 21 in an Off Broadway Production. Despite landing that role, Bullock struggled as an actress in subsequent roles and sometimes got embarrassed for it.

However, she has risen over the years to become a popular actress and a rich one at that! Some of her movies include The Proposal (2009), The Blind Side (2009), Ocean’s 8 (2018), and most recently, The Lost City (2022).

Sandra Bullock has an estimated net worth of $200 million.

7. Julia Roberts

Net Worth: $240 million

Julia Roberts came into the limelight as a movie star in 1990 when she played the lead role in “Pretty Woman” for which she was paid $300,000 at the time.

The 54-year-old screen diva has since written her name in gold in the movie industry. Roberts is known for other movies such as My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997), Runaway Bride (1999), Eat Pray Love (2010), Wonder (2017), and the most recent Ticket to Paradise in which she is one of the lead actresses.

Julia Robert has an estimated net worth of $250 million, earning her a spot as the 5th richest actress in the world.

6. Julia Louis Dreyfus

Net Worth: $250 million

Julia Louis Dreyfus doubles as a comedian and producer alongside being an actor.

The American actress is known for her TV comedy series- Saturday Night Live and other works such as Seinfield, Veep, and The New Adventures of Old Christine.

Julia has an estimated net worth of $350 million.

5. Jennifer Aniston

Net Worth: $320 million

Jennifer Aniston is an American actress and producer who started her acting career as a 19-year-old, playing the role of a dancer in the 1988 film- Mac and Me.

Although she came into the spotlight as the daughter of star actors, John Aniston and Nancy Dow, Jennifer has established herself as a top brand in the movie industry.

She has an estimated net worth of $320 million and is the 6th richest actress in the world.

4. Victoria Principal

Net Worth: $350 million

Victoria Principal is an American actress and producer who is one of the best and oldest in the game. Fortunately, she has the fame and fortune to show for it.

She is popularly known for her role on the American television soap opera- Dallas, where she played the role of Pamela Barnes Ewing. She spent about ten years on the show before taking a bow in 1987.

The 72-year-old legendary actress is also known for movies and TV shows such as Earthquake (1974), Mistress (1987), Naked Lie (1989), and many others.

Victoria Principal’s net worth is estimated at $350 million. She is the 4th on the list of the richest actresses in the world.

3. Reese Witherspoon

Net Worth: $400 million

Reese Witherspoon is considered the wealthiest actress still in the game. While other actresses have embraced other careers (even though they still make money from their movies), Witherspoon has been on the acting scene for many years now.

The 46-year-old American actress has been acting since 1991 and presently, she is a step further in the movie industry as she has established her name as a producer also.

She is known for top movies such as Water for Elephants, and Legally Blonde.

2. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

Net Worth: $500 Million

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are the second on the list of the richest actresses in the world. They started out as infants in the ABC sitcom, Full House in 1987. The Olsen Twins, as they are fondly called, played the role of Michelle Tanner and that’s where their acting career started.

They starred in various movies in the 90s and early 2000 as The Little Rascals (1994); It Takes Two (1995); Double, Double, Toil and Trouble (1993); Passport to Paris (1999), Our Lips are Sealed (2000) and Holiday in the Sun (2001).

The 35-year-old American twins have now established themselves as successful fashion designers in the field and remain a top sensation on screen.

So far, the twins have focused more on their fashion brand- The Row, and may as well be called retired actresses since their last movie was in 2004. They have an estimated net worth of $500 million.

1. Jami Gertz

Net Worth: $3 Billion

Jami Gertz is the richest actress in the world with an estimated net worth of $3 billion.

The Beautiful superstar first started out as an actress at the age of 16 and is known for her roles in films like Crossroads, The Lost Boys, Quicksilver, and Less than Zero.

Although Gertz is known for her career in acting, it is believed that the majority of her wealth comes from her marriage to Anthony Ressler, American Billionaire, and private equity investor.

Jami Gertz is also the co-owner of the NBA Basketball team- Atlanta Hawks. She is now 56 years old, making her time as an actress a total of 40 years.

Summary

For emphasis, here’s a list of the top 10 richest actresses in the world, most of whom are Americans.

10. Angelina Jolie

9. Miley Cyrus

8. Sandra Bullock

7. Julia Roberts

6. Julia Louis Dreyfus

5. Jennifer Aniston

4. Victoria Principal

3. Reese Witherspoon

2. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

1. Jami Gertz