Here is a list of the ten highest paid male movie stars in 2014 from Forbes . Some of the celebrities are obvious in this choice but there are some that will surprise you. Read on to learn more about the lives of the richest male Hollywood actors.

10. Mark Wahlberg – $32 million

Although a serious actor, Wahlberg is best known for his roles in comedy films. The Other Guys (2010) and Ted (2012) can be considered the best film of his career. But The Fighter (2012) and Sole Survivor (2013) just take off . Mark is also a successful producer and his company has produced hit TV series The Entourage (2004 – 2011) and Boardwalk Empire (2010 – 2014).

9. Will Smith – $32 million

With an estimated net worth of $250 million, Will is among the highest paid actors in motion pictures. Even if his recent films didn’t get the results he wanted, Smith still makes a lot of money from them. The star of the hit TV series Fresh Prince (1990 – 1996) has another chance to show his worth with his latest movie Focus which is sure to appeal to his critics.

8. Christian Bale – $35 million

Even if we won’t see Bale in next year ‘s Batman Movie, American Hustle and Bustle (2013) and Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) are enough to show off his acting finesse. The Oscar nomination for American Hustle is proof that Christian can be more than a superhero. He’s one of Hollywood’s most respected actors and there’s no reason to doubt his film win. An interesting fact about Bale is that he stays true to his recent movie character when it comes to the accent. If its American, he speaks with an American accent in interviews related to him too.

7. Ben Affleck – $35 million

Last year was one of the worst for Ben as it was announced that he would play the role of Batman in the upcoming film, even fans weren’t happy about it. He doesn’t need audience approval, however, as he’s set to receive a large paycheck for the role. Also, he did a great job in the film Ex -Girlfriend (2014), which received excellent feedback.

6. Liam Neeson – $36 million

When Liam is mentioned, everyone thinks about his famous line from the film series Taken, ” I will find you and I will kill you. ” Neeson made the film spectacular and fans love him in all three films. Liam also loved her as he received an excellent paycheck. Although he had a role in A Walk Between the Tombstones , Taken 3 was his best and most profitable work of 2014.

5. Chris Hemsworth – $37 million

Although Chris didn’t appear in any films in 2014, he still earns from Thor: The Dark Knights (2013) and The Avengers (2012). The action movies suit him very well since GQ gave him the title of The Manliest Man in Hollywood . But besides the muscles and the Thor , Chris has something more to show in his career. His work over the last few years is enough for film criticism to validate his acting talent.

4. Leonardo DiCaprio – $39 million

DiCaprio is an actor who proved that an Oscar is not necessary to be among the best actors. Wolf of Wall Street (2013) had earned $395 million and an Oscar nomination. Also, The Great Gatsby (2013) has to be mentioned when it comes to movie earnings. It received $351 million, which is very close to his recent work. Many think Leo should have won an Oscar for his role in Beginning (2010).

3. Bradley Cooper – $46 million

He started out courting his fans with The Hangover (2009) and has courted his fans Silver Lining Playbook (2012), American Hustle (2013) and now we can see him in The American Sniper (2014). Bradley does a better job with every film. The Hangover film series helped him land the biggest paychecks of 2014. Now audiences can see him in Serena with Jennifer Lawrence.

2. Dwayne Johnson – $52 million

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ started his career as a wrestler and is currently one of the most wanted actors in Hollywood. The films Fast & Furious 6 (2013), Hercules (2014) and GI Joe: Vengeance (2013) are some of his best work that have led him to this level of success. Now fans can’t wait for his next movie Furious 7, alongside Vin Diesel and Tyrese.

1. Robert Downey Jr. – $75 million

Yes the Ironman is in first place on the Forbes highest paid actors. Robert has been the highest grossing not only in The Avengers film series but also in all Marvel films. His great acting can next be seen in his upcoming films Avengers: Age of Ultron , Captain America: Civil War and Sherlock Holmes 3 .