# Millie Bobby Brown Becomes Youngest Actor Ever on Forbes’ Highest-Paid List!

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Published: 2026-03-16  
Updated: 2026-03-16  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Generation Z has officially arrived in Hollywood’s biggest paycheck. [Millie Bobby Brown](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millie_Bobby_Brown), best known as Eleven from *Stranger Things*, has made it onto Forbes’ prestigious Highest-Paid Actors list for 2025 — becoming the youngest actor in the history of the list. At just 22, she earned an impressive **$26 million**, tying with veteran superstar Reese Witherspoon and proving that streaming-native stars can now go head-to-head with Hollywood’s most established names.

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## Forbes Highest-Paid Actresses 2026 — Full Rankings

| Rank | Actress | 2025 Earnings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | **Scarlett Johansson** | $43 million |
| 2 | **Millie Bobby Brown** | $26 million |
| 2 | **Reese Witherspoon** | $26 million |
| 4 | **Jennifer Aniston** | $20 million |
| 5 | **Cameron Diaz** | $20 million |

## Scarlett Johansson — The Undisputed Queen at $43 Million

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/scarara.jpg)

Scarlett Johansson topped the list of highest-paid actresses with an estimated $43 million. Universal brought her back for the Jurassic franchise reboot, *Jurassic World: Rebirth*, offering her $20 million upfront plus a significant share of profits. Beyond acting, Johansson also made her directorial debut with *Eleanor The Great* and returned to Wes Anderson’s ensemble cast in *The Phoenician Scheme*. [The TV Cave](https://www.thetvcave.com/post/watson-season-2-episode-12-recap) Her combination of box office pull and creative ambition makes her in a league of her own.

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Milsll-1024x576.webp)

## Millie Bobby Brown — A Historic $26 Million at 22

At just 22, Millie Bobby Brown became the youngest actor ever featured on Forbes’ Highest-Paid Actors list, tying with veteran mogul Reese Witherspoon with $26 million. [Tell-Tale TV](https://telltaletv.com/2026/03/watson-season-2-episode-12-review-a-family-meal/) Brown’s earnings came after several successful projects, including the final season of *Stranger Things* and other major film roles, including *The Electric State* directed by the Russo Brothers. [Ready Steady Cut](https://readysteadycut.com/2026/03/09/watson-season-2-episode-12-recap/) She also has *Enola Holmes 3* on the horizon for mid-2026, with her beauty brand Florence by Mills adding a thriving business empire on top of her acting income.

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Reesese.jpg)

## Reese Witherspoon — $26 Million, The Power of Producing

Reese Witherspoon earned $26 million in 2025. After selling her production company Hello Sunshine, she continues to produce high-demand projects for Apple TV+. The fourth season of *The Morning Show* aired last year, with a fifth season confirmed, adding about $20 million to her income. [The TV Cave](https://www.thetvcave.com/post/watson-season-2-episode-12-recap) Witherspoon proves that smart behind-the-camera moves multiply an actress’s earning power dramatically.

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Jenniff.jpg)

## Jennifer Aniston & Cameron Diaz — Legacy Pays Off

Jennifer Aniston made $20 million, with the *Friends* sitcom still paying her roughly $5 million annually, and she continues to earn from *The Morning Show* plus endorsements including Smartwater and her haircare line LolaVie. [The TV Cave](https://www.thetvcave.com/post/watson-season-2-episode-12-recap) Cameron Diaz matched her at $20 million after an incredible Hollywood comeback with Netflix’s *Back in Action* alongside Jamie Foxx.

## The Bigger Picture — Is Star Power Fading?

Hollywood’s collective earnings among its 20 highest-paid actors dropped 20% — from $730 million to $590 million — as AI, studio mergers, and declining theatrical ticket sales make studios more cautious about big-name bets. [Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/watson/s02/e12) Yet the women on this list — especially the streaming-era pioneers like Brown — are writing the new rules.

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## ❓ FAQs

### **Q: How much did Millie Bobby Brown earn in 2025 according to Forbes?**

 Millie Bobby Brown earned $26 million in 2025, making her the youngest actor ever to appear on Forbes’ Highest-Paid Actors list at just 22 years old — tying with Reese Witherspoon.

### **Q: Who was the highest-paid actress in Hollywood in 2025?**

Scarlett Johansson topped the Forbes highest-paid actresses list for 2025 with $43 million, largely driven by her role in *Jurassic World: Rebirth* and her directorial debut *Eleanor The Great*.