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Meet Hollywood's HIGHEST PAID Actors of the year

July 22, 2014 19:23 IST

Image: Mark Wahlberg
Photographs: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures

Check out the stars who grace Forbes magazine's latest list.

Forbes magazine recently listed the highest paid actors of the year.

Take a look at the top 10 names on it.

10. Mark Wahlberg

Transformers actor Mark Wahlberg is still earning big ($32 million in the past one year) from his 2012 sex comedy Ted and his last film Lone Survivor.

His TV shows -- Entourage and Boardwalk Empire -- are highly acclaimed.

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9. Will Smith

Image: Will Smith
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His last film After Earth was a disaster in the US, but it managed to bring in $183 million in worldwide box office collections.

Will Smith still draws the top dollar when it comes to acting remuneration. 

He earned $ 32 million in the last year.

8. Christian Bale

Image: Christian Bale
Photographs: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

With his Oscar-nominated part in American Hustle, Christian Bale's move away from the Batman movies seemed as seamless as it could be.

The talented star raked in $35 million since June 2013.

7. Ben Affleck

Image: Ben Affleck
Photographs: Kris Connor/Getty Images)

Speaking of Batman, the newest A-lister to don the superhero suit, write-actor-director Ben Affleck saw a good year too with annual earnings of $35 million.

He's reportedly recieved a fat paycheck for his superhero turn and might just end up laughing all the way to the bank despite being criticised for taking up the role.

6. Liam Neeson

Image: Liam Neeson
Photographs: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images

Taken star Liam Neeson is at number six with $36 million in annual earnings.

With Taken 3 in the offing, things are only going to look up for this veteran.

5. Chris Hemsworth

Image: Chris Hemsworth
Photographs: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

The hunky Australian, who plays demigod Thor in the superhero franchise of the same name, took home an impressive income of $37 million in the past year.

4. Leonardo DiCaprio

Image: Leonardo DiCaprio
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With hits like The Wolf of Wall Street and The Great Gatsby to his credit, it was definitely a good year for DiCaprio.

He earned $39 million.

3. Bradley Cooper

Image: Bradley Cooper
Photographs: Jason Merritt/Getty Images

American Hustle star Bradley Cooper has impressively raced ahead on this list.

He takes up the third spot with an impressive $46 million.

2. Dwayne Johnson

Image: Dwayne Johnson
Photographs: Jason Merritt/Getty Images

With $52 million, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson clearly laughed all the way to the bank in the past year.

After gaining mass popularity with ensemble films like the GI Joe and Fast and the Furious series, he is gradually shifting his focus to solo lead roles with films like Hercules and San Andreas.

1. Robert Downey Jr

Image: Robert Downey Jr
Photographs: Mark Davis/Getty Images

Marvel's Iron Man is the undisputed king of rich actors, for the second year in a row, no less!

Downey Jr's $75 million paycheck for the last year is believed to be the same as the year before that, and it clearly remains uncontested by a massive margin.