• Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Features
    • News
    • Reviews
    • Articles and Opinions
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
    • FMTV on YouTube
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
  • Socials
    • Facebook
    • X
    • Instagram
    • Flipboard
    • Bluesky
    • Linktree
  • Terms
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

Flickering Myth

Geek Culture | Movies, TV, Comic Books & Video Games

  • News
  • Reviews
  • Articles & Opinions
  • The Baby in the Basket
  • Death Among the Pines

Scarlett Johansson tops the list of highest-paid female film stars for 2018

August 18, 2018 by Gary Collinson

Forbes has revealed its annual list of the highest-paid female film stars in Hollywood, with Avengers: Infinity War star Scarlett Johannson taking first place with earnings of $40.5 million in the twelve months through to June 2018.

Johansson did not appear in last year’s top ten, which saw Oscar-winner Emma Stone claiming top spot with $26 million, while the actress has another bumper payday on the horizon, with Marvel reportedly set to give her a $25 million fee for the Black Widow solo movie – a record for a female star.

In second place this year is Angelina Jolie with $28 million thanks in part to the upcoming Disney sequel Maleficent II, while Jennifer Aniston is in third place, the majority of her $19.5 million earnings coming from endorsements rather than acting.

Here’s a look at the full top ten:

1. Scarlett Johansson $40.5m
2. Angelina Jolie $28m
3. Jennifer Aniston $19.5m
4. Jennifer Lawrence $18m
5. Reese Witherspoon $16.5m
6. Mila Kunis $16m
7. Julia Roberts $13m
8. Cate Blanchett $12.5m
9. Melissa McCarthy $12m
10. Gal Gadot $10m

SEE ALSO: Scarlett Johansson exits Rub & Tug following backlash over transgender role

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Angelina Jolie, Cate Blanchett, Gal Gadot, Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, melissa mccarthy, Mila Kunis, reese witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson

About Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson is a film, TV and digital content producer and writer who is the Editor-in-Chief of the pop culture website Flickering Myth and producer of the gothic horror feature 'The Baby in the Basket' and suspense thriller 'Death Among the Pines'.

WATCH OUR NEW FILM FOR FREE ON TUBI

FMTV – Watch Our Latest Video Here

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

Sirens from Space: Species and Under The Skin

The Essential Cannon Films Scores

Asian Shock Horror Movies You Have To See

The 1990s in Comic Book Movies

The Blockbuster Comic Book Movie Problem: The Box Office Cliff Edge

David Lynch: American Cinema’s Great Enigma

Chilling Stranded-in-the-Snow Movies for Your Watchlist

The Best ‘So Bad It’s Good’ Horror Movies

The Essential 90s Action Movies

American Psycho at 25: The Story Behind the Satirical Horror Classic

Top Stories:

Movie Review – Scream 7 (2026)

The Essential Comedy Movies of 1996

Movie Review – In the Blink of an Eye (2026)

Movie Review – Dreams (2025)

Movie Review – K-Pops! (2024)

Audiobook Review – Doctor Who: Star Flight

Movie Review – For Worse (2026)

Movie Review – Paul McCartney: Man on The Run (2025)

6 One-Night-Stand Thrillers for Your Watchlist

Comic Book Review – Star Trek: Deviations – Threads of Destiny #1

FLICKERING MYTH FILMS

 

FEATURED POSTS:

7 Cult 90s Teen Movies You May Have Missed

Ten Great Comeback Performances

The Kings of Cool

10 Great Movies About Making Movies

  • Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Features
    • News
    • Reviews
    • Articles and Opinions
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
    • FMTV on YouTube
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
  • Socials
    • Facebook
    • X
    • Instagram
    • Flipboard
    • Bluesky
    • Linktree
  • Terms
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

© Flickering Myth Limited. All rights reserved. The reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of the content without permission is strictly prohibited. Movie titles, images, etc. are registered trademarks / copyright their respective rights holders. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you can read this, you don't need glasses.


 

Flickering MythLogo Header Menu
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Articles and Opinions
  • The Baby in the Basket
  • Death Among the Pines
  • About Flickering Myth
  • Write for Flickering Myth