Angelina Jolie | Maleficent

The movie Maleficent cast the witch in Sleeping Beauty in a new light. She was seen and portrayed as human in many aspects, struggling with the evil inside. Angelina Jolie did so great for the role that it received a 3.5-star rating on Common Sense media. While others viewed the movie as a long narrative, it did offer something new for viewers, which is why it was such a huge hit.

Jolie was rewarded with $33 million for this movie. Of course, it was totally deserved. Indeed, Forbes said she earned a total of $120 million from 2001 to 2011. In 2018, for Maleficent 2, the actress got an upfront fee of $28 million. So despite that critics gave the film mixed reviews, Jolie was still able to bring home a huge amount to stash away as investment money.