MEL GIBSON – $25 MILLION
Mel Gibson is one of the well-known names in Hollywood, not just for his acting chops but also for his directorial work. He has won numerous awards as an actor and as a director. His first major role was in the movie Mad Max. He later earned $1 million for the third movie in the installment, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. His stint in the Lethal Weapon franchise earned him a salary of $25 million. He would also star in hit movies such as Ransom, Maverick, and The Patriot.
Gibbs also showed of his directing skills with the movie Braveheart, The Passion of Christ and Hacksaw Ridge, all of which are high grossing movies. With good investment planning, he has secured multiple properties in different parts of the country, with some sold to his fellow actors like David Duchovny and Tea Leoni.