If the glitz of glam of the Oscars wasn't enough to prove it, then this list of extremely talented and wealthy actresses will - film and cinema is big business.
Actors and actresses are amongst the most loved and famous people on the globe, which means these iconic film stars are able command millions of dollars in order for them to take the roles they do. Talent equals riches, basically.
But who are the top 15 richest actresses in the world in 2024? Here is a list of the richest actresses in film, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
9. Charlize Theron - $200 million
Star of the Marvel movies and several other huge blockbuster hits, Theron has a reported net worth of $200 million. | Getty Photo: Getty Images
10. Gwyneth Paltrow - $200 million
The Hollywood icon has the same reported net worth of Theron at $200 million. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: getty
11. Scarlett Johansson - $165 million
Last in our top 10 - but never least - is the wonderful Scarlett Johansson who has a reported net worth of $165 million. | Getty Photo: Getty Images
12. Meryl Streep - $100 million
The iconic actress has a reported net worth of $100 million. | Jamie McCarthy Photo: Jamie McCarthy