Denzel Washington – $20 Million per movie

Over the course of a decorated career in acting, directing, and producing, Denzel Washington has amassed a whopping net worth of $250 million. Among the list of his notable performances are his Academy-Award-nominated roles in Glory, Malcolm X, Flight, The Hurricane, and Training Day wherein he bagged the Oscar for Best Actor. He easily commands $20 million per movie he stars in.

Despite his monetary value, which has been continuing to increase to the tune of $60-$80 million per year, Washington chooses to live a fairly modest life with minimal luxuries. He is also an active philanthropist to numerous charities and foundations. This balanced approach to fame and fortune just might be his best insurance policy for staying on top after all these years. With a box office tally upwards of $4 billion, Denzel has proven to be one of the most bankable actors in Hollywood.