Truly, becoming a top celebrity in the entertainment industry is what would be the greatest dreams of every actress in the business. With ravishing beauty, ample talent, great physique, and connections, one can easily become an actress, but it is not that easy to enter into Hollywood. Of course, who wouldn’t want to be a part of the lucrative world where billions of money are involved in film-making and one can easily reach greater heights if everything comes right in hand for them? It is not only a platform for actresses to showcase their talents but gives them opportunities to make good fortune and build an empire they desire.
This list features the top 10 richest actresses in the world. We have compiled this list of the world’s richest actresses of all time from financial figures obtained from Forbes, Celebrity Net Worth, and The Richest.
10. Angelina Jolie
| Net Worth | $100 Million |
| Date of Birth | June 4, 1975 |
| Age | 43 years old |
| Profession | Actress, Model, Director, Producer |
| Country | United States of America |
Born on June 4, 1975, in Los Angeles, California, USA, Angelina Jolie makes it to our list of top 10 richest actresses in the world with a net worth of US$100 Million. Having had a fruitful career in the entertainment industry, Jolie has amassed an audience with her good looks, mind-blogging talents, and sexy onscreen persona since her inception in films and television. Her relationship with Brad Pitt attracted wider-scale media attention than her stint in Hollywood. Without a doubt, Jolie is a bankable and one of the highest-paid actresses in the business.
9. Miley Cyrus
| Net Worth | $160 Million |
| Date of Birth | November 23, 1992 |
| Age | 26 years old |
| Profession | Actress, Singer, Songwriter, Dancer |
| Country | United States of America |
Truly a talented star, Miley Cyrus had a remarkable journey from being a Disney star to a pop mogul today. This Tennessee native started her career with Disney’s most popular show ‘Hannah Montana’ which gained her worldwide popularity and positive acclaim. When Miley Cyrus’s career propelled from acting to singing, she was already a multi-millionaire at just seventeen and grabbed a no.9 position in Forbes’s “Top 20 World’s Richest Female Singers of all Time”. Miley has starred in several films and released a number of chart-busters to this date. Obviously, with a net worth of $160 million, Miley Cyrus is the ninth richest actress in the world. She is the youngest starlet to be featured in our list of the richest actresses in the world.
8. Jessica Alba
| Net Worth | $200 Million |
| Date of Birth | April 28, 1981 |
| Age | 37 years old |
| Profession | Actress, Model, Entrepreneur |
| Country | United States of America |
American actress-turned-businesswoman Jessica Alba accumulated fame and recognition for her role in James Cameron’s television series Dark Angel. She started her career at the age of 13 and since then she has appeared in several television shows and films, including Valentine’s Day, Fantastic Four, and The Love Guru amongst others. Throughout her career, Jessica has starred in a diverse string of films, making her one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood. Off the screen, she is the co-founder of a billion-dollar consumer goods company called The Honest Company which has a net worth of US$200 million.
7. Sandra Bullock
| Net Worth | $200 Million |
| Date of Birth | July 26, 1964 |
| Age | 54 years old |
| Profession | Actress, Producer, Entrepreneur |
| Country | United States of America |
Another Academy Award-winning actress to grace our list of Top 10 richest actresses in the world is Sandra Bullock. She is a talented and inspiring actress from Hollywood, who has a net worth of US$200 million with the majority of her wealth coming from movie and television appearances, endorsements, and producing movies. She has starred in high-profile films like Gravity, the Blind Side, and The Heat, and, of course, they were commercial hits as well. Bullock is the founder of the production company called, Fortis Films which contributes a major share to her wealth. It’s no wonder why she has been the highest-paid actress in Hollywood, thanks to her good looks, poise, and talents. With a net worth of $200 million, as of 2019, Julia Roberts sits comfortably as the seventh richest actress in the world.
6. Julia Roberts
| Net Worth | $200 Million |
| Date of Birth | October 28, 1967 |
| Age | 51 years old |
| Profession | Actress, Producer |
| Country | United States of America |
Academy Award-winning actor and producer, Julia Roberts is an elegant and most popular actress in Hollywood. She is acclaimed for her roles in films like Pretty Woman, Steel Magnolias, and Erin Brockovich. Her amazing talents and glamour onscreen appeal have earned her a net worth of US$200 Million, making her one of the most marketable actresses in the entertainment industry. She has been named People magazine’s “World’s Most Beautiful Woman” a record five times. As of 2019, Julia Roberts is the sixth wealthiest actress in the world.
5. Julia Louis-Dreyfus
| Net Worth | $200 Million |
| Date of Birth | January 13, 1961 |
| Age | 58 |
| Profession | Actress, Comedian, Producer |
| Country | United States of America |
Julia Louis-Dreyfus became a household name among Americans after playing the role of Elaine in the American sitcom “Seinfeld”. Born in New York City, Julia Louis-Dreyfus has won a total of 11 Emmy Awards and several other accolades and recognition for her stunning work in the entertainment industry. This Golden Globe Award-winning actress has accumulated a net worth of US$200 million by making her appearances in television shows and movies, brand endorsements, and producing movies. In 2016, she was named one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine.
4. Jennifer Aniston
| Net Worth | $240 Million |
| Date of Birth | February 11, 1969 |
| Age | 50 |
| Profession | Actor, Film director, Voice Actor, Film Producer |
| Country | United States of America |
Born in a family of actors to John Aniston and Nancy Dow, Jennifer Aniston was inspired to become an actress at a tender age. Despite having good looks, talents, and poise, it took six years for this Golden Globe Award actress to achieve fame and recognition in the entertainment industry. Her major breakthrough came when she played Rachel Green on the television sitcom Friends. Jennifer is also a producer and entrepreneur known for advocating LGBT rights. Jennifer Aniston has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and has featured on the covers of several renowned magazines in the world. She is one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood and has a net worth of Us$240 million. As of 2019, she is the fourth richest actress in the world.
3. Victoria Principal
| Net Worth | $250 Million |
| Date of Birth | January 3, 1950 |
| Age | 69 |
| Profession | Actress, Model, Film Producer, Entrepreneur, Author |
| Country | United States of America |
Born in Fukuoka, Japan, Victoria Principal is well known for playing Pamela Barnes Ewing in the American soap opera Dallas. She started acting in commercials at a young age and moved to New York City to pursue acting following a major car accident in her hometown. Her debut film role was Marie Elena in The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972) and from there, there is no looking back for the actress. Being a successful actress and producer in the entertainment industry, Principal’s business endeavors include her skincare line, Principal Secret Skincare which made more than $1 billion in revenue. As of 2019, Victoria Principal’s net worth is estimated at US$250 Million, making her the third richest actress in the world.
2. Jami Gertz
| Net Worth | $2 Billion |
| Date of Birth | October 28, 1965 |
| Age | 53 years old |
| Profession | Actress, Film Producer |
| Country | United States of America |
American actress Jami Gertz is the second richest actress in the world with an astonishing net worth of $2 billion. Jami is one of the most successful actresses in the history of Hollywood. She is known for such movies as Crossroads, The Lost Boys, Less Than Zero, and Quicksilver. Gertz took a hiatus from acting and moved to France where she worked as a Scent designer for Lanvin. She then returned to the US and landed a supporting role in the 1996 blockbuster Twister. Jami is married to a multi-billionaire Antony Ressier and they together have three children. With a net worth of $2 billion, as of 2019, Jami Gertz is ranked the second wealthiest actress on our list of top 10 actresses in the world.
1. Dina Merrill
| Net Worth | $5 Billion |
| Date of Birth | December 29, 1923 – May 22, 2017 |
| Age | 93 years old |
| Profession | Actress, Model, Businesswoman, Philanthropist |
| Country | United States of America |
Having an estimated net worth of US$5 billion, American actress and philanthropist Dina Merrill was the world’s richest actress of all time. Born in the wealthy family of Post Cereals heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post and a Wall Street professional Edward Hutton, Dina had established herself a prominent place among the American Elite. She has also found success performing on the stage, television, and big screen, appearing in more than 20 films throughout her career. She was married three times. Dina is also recognized as a successful businesswoman and has been a trustee of Eugene O’Neill Theatre Centre and one of the board members of Lehman Brothers. Dina Merill died on May 22, 2017, at her home in East Hampton, New York.