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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam White

Mark Wahlberg was one of the highest-paid actors in the world last year – and people are confused

The annual Forbes list of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood has been unveiled, and many have been left confused by the presence of one actor in particular.

Adam Sandler came top in the ranking, taking home $48m after agent and manager fees, followed by Tom Cruise ($46m). Scarlett Johansson was also named as the highest-paid woman in Hollywood, earning $43m in 2025, thanks mostly to her starring role in Jurassic World Rebirth, which grossed nearly $1b at the global box office.

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