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Our favorite actresses have now reached the billion-dollar mark. At the same time, some are worth around half a billion. Here is a list of the wealthiest female movie artists in the world in 2021.
Names like Julia Roberts and Jennifer Aniston are one of the most influential women and a favorite among fans. The luxury lives of these artists is reflected by million-dollar empire they have built over the years with due diligence and hard work. Most of them have expanded their wealth by taking up other ventures like investing in projects, film production, or entrepreneurship.
Here are some of the richest actresses in the world, ranked according to their 2021 net worth.
Drew Barrymore
Besides being an actress, Drew Blythe Barrymore is also a movie director, model, author, talk show host, and producer. She is the recipient of esteemed awards and nominations, including Golden Globe, a BAFTA nomination, and Screen Actors Guild Award.
Among her memorable performances is the 1982 classic ET- Extra-Terrestrial. At the age of 46, Barrymore is reported to have an impressive net worth of about $125 million.
Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Shrader Lawrence was reportedly the world's highest-paid actress in the consecutive years 2015 and 2016. She is particularly popular for her acting in the Hunger Games movie franchise and Winter's Bones.
Her net worth is a fantastic $130 million. Jennifer’s success rate has been so lofty that her movies have been reported to gross over $5.7 billion in international sales.
Julia Roberts
The famous Julia Fiona Roberts has had a successful and long-lasting career in the Hollywood industry for decades. She is not only a movie star but also a film producer. Among her most notable performances are 'Pretty Woman,' 'Notting Hill' and "Eat Pray Love.'
Julia has also received prestigious awards like the Golden Globe and the Academy Awards. According to Victor Mochere, she has a significant net worth of about $140 million. Undoubtedly she is one of the richest actresses of all time.
Audrey Tautou
Audrey Tatou made her debut in the film industry at the age of 18. The actress started gaining tremendous fame in France and the US. Audrey has also been famous for acting in movies like Amelie and Da Vinci Code.
She is particularly regarded for winning the Cesar Award in the category of The Most Promising Actress for her debut feature-length film 'Venus Beauty Institute.' Tatou has a net worth of approximately $145 million.
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie has been the ‘bad girl’ and heartthrob of Hollywood for as long as one can remember. After making her mark in Hollywood as one of the most attractive actresses, she also became a reputed filmmaker and humanitarian.
Jolie is among the richest actresses in the world and has a fantastic net worth of $160 million. Her best performances include ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ and the critically acclaimed ‘Girl, Interrupted’ starring alongside Winona Ryder.
Jennifer Aniston
Jen Aniston has been a favorite, especially for her American sitcom Friends character, Rachel Green. She has also starred alongside different celebrities in due course of her long and successful acting career.
The net worth of Jennifer Aniston is a mind-blowing $200 million, as stated by Wealthy Gorilla. She became a millionaire through her acting endeavors and a few side ventures like film producing and entrepreneurship.
Mia Wasikowska
Mia Wasikowska made entry into a remarkably successful acting career in the Australian television drama All Saints, released in 2004. However, her debut in the film industry was in Suburban Mayhem.
One of the most memorable performances by the Australian actress is in Alice in Wonderland. Currently, she has a jaw-dropping net worth of about $275 million.
Jessica Alba
Jessica Marie Alba is an actress and a businesswoman. She began earning fame through her performance in Camp Nowhere and later sealed her success with the masterpiece 'Dark Angel,' which was a television show.
Some of her later successes include movies like 'Fantastic Four,' 'Good Luck Chuck,' and 'Love Guru.' One of her latest hits was in 'El Camino Christmas.' Her net worth is approximated to be $350 million.
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, known as the famous Olsen twins, were once child actresses. Recently, they have also started their fashion designing enterprise.
The duo entered the acting business together at the tender age of six and have starred in one successful movie after another. They were well established in their teenage years and were favorite faces by then. The collective net worth of the Olsen twins is estimated to be about $500 million.
Jami Gertz
Jami Gertz was one of the most successful actresses in the world in the 1980s. Nevertheless, concerning her humongous net worth, she is still pretty successful in life. She is mainly known now for her investment endeavors.
According to The Second Angle, the actress has an astounding net worth of approximately $3 billion. Gertz is one of the few billionaires on this list, making her the second richest actress globally. Getting married to the billionaire Tony Ressler has also helped her come a long way in becoming a billionaire herself.
Dina Merrill was once on this list of the richest actresses globally with a net worth of $5 billion, but sadly, the artist passed away in 2017, her wealth remains. The list can, however, go on to include famous millionaire actresses like Demi Moore, Tracey Ullman, and Miley Cyrus, to name a few.
Source: Victor Mochere, The Second Angle, Wealthy Gorilla