Hollywood’s Highest Paid Celebrities of 2013
#1: Madonna
Madonna tops this list with a gross income of $125 million *jaw dropped*. The credit goes to the album Material Girl.
#2: Steven Spielberg
Spielberg follows Madonna at $100 million. No doubt, this man deserves it!
#3: Simon Cowell
This infamous judge of American Idol deserves no introduction! His net payment accumulates to a sum of $95 million.
#4: E.L. James
The author of the 50 shades trilogy unexpectedly (read âunfortunately') made the list of celebrities. The books paid off around $95 million.
#5: Howard Stern
Author, TV host, radio personality, photographer, and actor Howard Stern also made this list at $95 million.
#6: James Patterson
It's good to know authors make enough money to make it to this list. This recognized author made an average of $91 million in 2013.
#7: Robert Downey Jr.
This recovering alcoholic is an inspiration for youngsters from all over the world. The third highest grossing movie The Avengers increased his net worth to $75 million.
#8: Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise was next to neck with Robert Downey Jr. last year at $75 million. Let's see who tops this list by the end of this year!
#9: Channing Tatum
Channing Tatum owes his $60 million annual pay to the success of Magic Mike, The Eagles and Jump Street. Â He is certainly more than just a pretty face!
#10: Hugh Jackman
This Wolverine of the X-Men movies needs no introduction. He makes this list with $55 million.
#11: Dwayne Johnson a.k.a. the Rock
G.I Joe: Retaliation and Fast & Furious 6 increased Johnson's net worth t0 $46 million, last year.
#12: Leonardo Di Caprio
He may not have won any Oscars yet but he made this list by making $39 million. His movies certainly speak for themselves!
#13: Adam Sandler
Notable films in Sandler's high paying career include Jack and Jill and That's My Boy. He makes this list with $37 million.
#14: Denzel Washington
Washington makes this list at $33 million. The credit goes to is exceptional performance in the movie Flight, which was nominated for Oscar too.
#15: Liam Neeson
Neeson may not be as famed as other actors but he still makes this list with an impressive $32 million, owing to the high paid films The Grey and Taken
