From scarlett to cruise: 2025's reigning screen icons
The year 2025 has been a milestone in Hollywood, marked by blockbuster releases, powerful performances, and record-breaking earnings. A select group of actors and actresses have dominated the global film industry with their talent, star power, and box-office pull.
Leading Ladies
Scarlett Johansson: With the release of Jurassic World Rebirth Scarlett Johansson cemented her place as the highest-grossing lead actor in Hollywood history. Her career box-office total now stands at approximately $14.8 billion, surpassing Samuel L. Jackson’s $14.6 billion and Robert Downey Jr.’s $14.3 billion.
Margot Robbie: One of the highest-paid actresses of 2025, Margot Robbie earned around $98 million, driven by her starring role and producing credit in Harlequin Legacy and backend profits from the Barbie franchise.
Jennifer Lawrence: Jennifer Lawrence delivered a critically acclaimed performance in Die, My Love (2025), marking her return to intense dramatic roles. Critics praised her acting as “a volcanic performance that is nonetheless very controlled.”
Zendaya: Zendaya was among the highest-paid actresses of 2025, reportedly earning over $50 million, thanks to her central role in Dune: Messiah and lucrative streaming and brand deals.
Actors Steering the Box Office
Jason Statham and Jason Momoa: Both topped the “Highest Grossing Stars of 2025” charts, which measure star value based on performances in the top 100 global box-office hits over the past three years.
Tom Cruise: Earning approximately $105 million in 2025, Tom Cruise’s income came largely from backend profits of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which grossed over $1.1 billion worldwide.
Ryan Reynolds and Robert Downey Jr.: Ryan Reynolds earned around $100 million, while Robert Downey Jr. earned $95 million, securing their spots among the year’s top-paid actors.
Will Smith and Brad Pitt: Will Smith was one of the highest earners with $85 million in 2025, while Brad Pitt brought in roughly $32 million from his role in F1.
The success of these stars in 2025 proves that they not only dominate the box office but also maintain a firm grip on global audience appeal.
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