These Are The Highest-Paid Film and Television Roles Of All Time

Will Smith, $20 Million

2015's Suicide Squad made a huge splash in Hollywood. Will Smith starred alongside Jared Leto and Margot Robbie, and his paycheck racked up to $20 million. He's also been in Men in Black, Independence Day, and After Earth.

Denzel Washington, $20 Million

The Book of Eli was one of Washington's more recent serious roles, and he took home $20 million. The iconic actor has also been in Cry Freedom, Malcolm X, and 2 Guns. He's one of Hollywood's most favorite performers.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.