Gal Gadot — The $10M Wonder Woman

Gadot earned only $300,000 for her first Wonder Woman film (which grossed $822 million). She renegotiated to $10 million for Wonder Woman 1984, which underperformed at $170 million during COVID. She was then paid $20 million for Heart of Stone on Netflix — a generic spy thriller that critics demolished. Her acting range is narrow, but her screen presence is undeniable and her brand value (Tiffany & Co., Smartwater, Revlon) generates more income than her film salary. Gadot is proof that in modern Hollywood, being effortlessly gorgeous and serviceable in action scenes is worth $20 million per film.