The highest-paid actress in the world in 2024 was Nicole Kidman, who earned $41 million gross ($31 million net) that year. At 57 years old, she topped the Forbes list by starring in multiple high-profile TV shows and films, earning about $1 million per episode in three series and starring in two successful romance films

. However, there are other notable mentions depending on the context:

• Scarlett Johansson reportedly earned $57 million in 2025, boosted by her roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and lucrative brand deals, making her one of the highest-paid actresses overall

• Sandra Bullock holds the record for the highest earnings for a single film, making $70 million from the 2013 movie Gravity , including profit shares, which is twice what her male co-star earned

• Other top earners in recent years include Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lawrence, Reese Witherspoon, and Margot Robbie, with earnings ranging from $30 million to over $50 million annually depending on the year and projects

In summary, Nicole Kidman was the highest-paid actress specifically in 2024, while Scarlett Johansson and Sandra Bullock have held top earnings in other recent years or contexts