Hollywood’s renowned actress Nicole Kidman has once again claimed the title of the highest-paid actress in the world. According to the latest Forbes report, Nicole earned a total of $41 million in 2024, out of which $31 million was her net profit.
Only three women made it to the top 20 of Forbes’ list, and none of them are young. Nicole Kidman, 57, is at the top of the list. At this age, very few women get lead roles, but Nicole not only maintained her position but also worked on her own terms.
In 2024, Nicole achieved massive success through several high-profile projects. She played the lead role in three popular shows, including ‘The Perfect Couple,’ ‘Lions,’ and ‘Expats’. She was paid $1 million per episode for these shows.
Additionally, Nicole also starred in two romantic films, ‘Babygirl’ and ‘A Family Affair’. Both movies were successful, and in them, Nicole was paired with relatively younger actors.
Nicole Kidman has topped this list after 17 years. She was last named the highest-paid actress in 2007, when she earned $28 million.
The other two women in the top 20 are 61-year-old Mariska Hargitay and 40-year-old Scarlett Johansson, both earning more than $25 million in 2024. However, younger stars like Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, and Florence Pugh failed to make it to the list.
According to Forbes, Hollywood insiders say that the fees of young actresses have increased significantly for future projects, making it difficult to book them. However, the general opinion is that they need to prove that their success is directly linked to their star power to be included among the highest-paid actors in the coming years.
Nicole Kidman’s success not only reflects her star power but also proves that age is just a number. She has shown that with talent and determination, success is possible at any age.