Denzel Washington | 2 Guns

Denzel Washington is an actor, producer, screenwriter, and director who shot to fame in the late ’70s after earning his degree in drama and journalism. His star rose quickly as he displayed his incredible talent in movies like The Pelican Brief, Malcolm X, and Courage Under Fire. Who could forget his award-winning performance in the legal drama Philadelphia? Around this time, he was earning huge paychecks for his movie roles. The films The Siege, Fallen, and Training Day, earned him $12 million each.

For his performance in the 2013 cop action comedy 2Guns, he reportedly earned $20 million. It’s a known fact that box office success leads to higher paychecks for the actors. In other words, the more money they bring to the table, the higher the amount they can command for their next movies. Today, Washington receives upwards of $60 million every year.