Who Are the Richest Actors and Actresses in the World Today?

A career in the entertainment industry can be incredibly lucrative. Highly skilled actors and actresses command high salaries, with some even making it onto the list of the world's richest actors and actresses.

According to wealthygorilla.com, Jami Gertz is currently listed as the world's richest actress, with a net worth of US$3 billion, or Rp 42.5 trillion (using an exchange rate of Rp 14,182/US$). Gertz is known for her early roles in the films "Crossroads," "The Lost Boys," "Less Than Zero," and "Quicksilver."

Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan comes in second with a net worth of US$600 million (Rp 8.5 trillion), followed by Tom Cruise with US$570 million (Rp 8.08 trillion). Actors George Clooney and Robert De Niro share a net worth of US$500 million (Rp 7.09 trillion).

Next, Mel Gibson is sixth on the list of richest actors with a net worth of US$425 million (Rp 6.03 trillion), followed by Adam Sandler with US$420 million (Rp 5.96 trillion).

Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan, Jack Nicholson, and Sylvester Stallone each have a net worth of US$400 million (Rp 5.67 trillion).

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