Tom Cruise | Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol

Speaking of elite Hollywood actors, the list wouldn’t be complete without Tom Cruise’s name on it. Cruise has been one of the premiere actors in the film industry for a couple of decades, and he’s been able to star in several blockbuster movies. Moreover, he’s received his fair share of awards and accolades as an actor. Besides the recognition and countless acting credits in his resume, he’s also one of the highest-paid actors in the world.

As a testament to Tom’s exceptional earning power, he made $75 million from one movie alone. Tom’s $75 million-payday came in the 2012 film Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. Interestingly, the film and its salary allowed him to sit on top of Forbes’ most powerful and influential actors list back in 2012. Today, he appears in movies and continues his trend as one of the film industry’s top-earning talents.