Robert Downey Jr. highest paid actor for second year

MANILA, Philippines – Robert Downey Jr' topped Forbes Magazine's list of Hollywood's highest paid actor for the second year in the row.

 

According to the American business magazine, the 49-year-old actor made $75 million from June 2013 to June 2014—thanks to his 2013 superhero movie “Iron Man 3,” which was one of last year's highest grossing films.

 

He also appeared in Jon Favreau's “Chef” this year and will star in the drama “The Judge,” opening this October.

 

Placing second on the list is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who earned $52 million. He stars in “Hercules” opening this month and “Fast & Furious 7,” which is set to premiere next year.

 

Bradley Cooper, who earned an Academy Award nomination for his role in “American Hustle,” placed third with $46 million, while Leonardo DiCaprio, who starred in last year's “The Great Gatsby” and “The Wolf of Wall Street,” placed fourth with $39 million.

 

Here is the complete list of Forbes' highest paid actors in Hollywood:

 

1. Robert Downey Jr. – $75 million

2. Dwayne Johnson – $52 million

3. Bradley Cooper – $46 million

4. Leonardo DiCaprio – $39 million

5. Chris Hemsworth – $37 million

6. Liam Neeson – $36 million

7. Ben Affleck – $35 million

8. Christian Bale – $35 million

9. Will Smith – $32 million

10. Mark Wahlberg – $32 million