They're some of the world’s most lauded, famous and influential figures - and the stars of the acting world can command millions of dollars to sign up to star in the latest blockbuster movie.
Add in enormous bonuses for box office success, advertising deals and shrewd investments, and actors can become extremely wealthy - particularly, as has become common, if they have their own film production company.
Of course, marrying somebody who is fabulously rich can also help.
We've taken a look at those who have banked the most bucks out of the film businesses.
Here are the top 12 richest actresses in the world in 2025, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
9. Jessica Biel
One part of a Hollywood power couple with actor and singer Justin Timberlake (the couple has two sons), Jessica Biel has starred in a succession of blockbusters since making her debut in 1997's 'Ulee's Gold'. As well as having starring roles in the likes of 'The Rules of Attraction', 'Blade: Trinity', 'Total Recall' and 'Hitchcock', she's an Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated producer. She has a fortune estimated at roughly $250 million. | Getty Images
10. Julia Louis-Dreyfus
The hugely-popular sitcom 'Seinfeld' made everybody involved in it fabulously wealthy, including Julia Louis-Dreyfus who played Elaine. She went on to star in 'The New Adventures of Old Christine' and 'Veep'. She's won more Primetime Emmy Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards than any other performer - and earned around $250 million. | Getty Images
11. Julia Roberts
Catapaulted to global superstardom thanks to romcom 'Pretty Woman', Julia Roberts has gone on to be one of the most bankable film stars in history, combining commecially successful films like 'Notting Hill', 'Ocean's Eleven' and 'Runaway Bride' with award-winning roles in the likes of 'Erin Brokovich (for which she won an Oscar) and 'Charlie Wilson's War'. She's banked around $250 million in the process. | Getty Images for The Rock and Ro
12. Michelle Pfeiffer
Completing our list is three-time Oscar nominee Michelle Pfeiffer. Films like 'Dangerous Liasons', 'Batman Returns', 'Wolf' and 'Dangerous Minds' have seen her earn approximately $250 million. | Getty Images for Warner Bros. Di