Only two actors from last year's list made a comeback in this year's rankings-Robert Downey, Jr. and Dwayne Johnson. Last year's list included Channing Tatum, Hugh Jackman, and Mark Wahlberg. Unfortunately for this year, they're out of the picture.
For the second straight year, Robert Downey Jr. is at the top of the list obviously because of his role as the Marvel superhero, "Iron Man." At this point, it is hard to imagine an Avengers or Iron Man film without him on the movie. And with sequels to both movies lying on the horizon, he is likely to make more money and likely be on the next list again.
To determine the estimated earnings of each actor, Forbes talked to producers, lawyers, agents, and others with knowledge in the field. The earnings cover the period June 2013 to June 2014 and represents entertainment-related income. Taxes, agent fees, and the other costs of being a celebrity is not deducted from the figures. Here now are Forbes Top 5 Highest Paid Actors for 2014:
1. Robert Downey, Jr. - $75 million
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