JIM CARREY – $180 M

Jim Carrey, a Canadian American comedian and producer, has been one of the highest paid artists in the world during the 1990s and 2000s. He was the first actor in history to make $20 million in a single movie. His acting career earned him hundreds of millions of dollars in film salaries and back-end bonuses. Jim Carrey’s journey going to the film industry is one that is similar to a rags-to-riches story.

When he was 12 years old, little Jim and his parents had to live in a van while he and his sibling worked overnight shifts as janitors and security guards for a nearby factory. By the age of 15, being the natural comedian that he is, Jim Carrey gave stand-up comedy a shot. With his natural sense of humor being one of his greatest investments, Jim Carrey eventually gained popularity for his lead roles in films. Safe to say that all his hard work finally paid off.