MERYL STREEP |$160 MILLION

There is no doubt that Meryl Streep is one of the most beloved icons in Hollywood. She is considered to be one of the highest-paid actresses, where it has been reported that she has been earning at least $25 million for each film that she makes. She graduated with a degree from Vassar College and pursued an MFA from Yale. Her career began in the theater where she acted in five plays for six weeks. Her film debut was in the movie Julia, where she starred alongside Jane Fonda. Robert de Niro was the one who encouraged her to audition for The Deer Hunter.

Among her top ranking films include Kramer vs Kramer, Sophie’s Choice, Death Becomes Her, Bridges of Madison County, The Devils Wear Prada, and Mamma Mia! It was Mamma Mia! that became her most successful release, which is not surprising as she also had plenty of A-listers working with her on set as well. She has also appeared in TV shows too, which only shows that she can take her acting on whatever platform and nail it even.