Question 2 of 21

What actor found himself playing his most unique role ever when his animatronic likeness was added to a classic Disney ride in 2006?

... Depp earned millions for his roles in the blockbuster "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies, including $35 million for "On Stranger Tides" alone.

Question 3 of 21

Angelina Jolie earned more than $20 million for her role in the movie Salt (2010). Who was originally supposed to play Jolie's role in the film?

... Angelina's starring role in "Salt" was actually written for Tom Cruise, but producers re-wrote the part to fit Jolie.

Question 4 of 21

Who topped the Forbes list of the highest-earning actors of 2011?

... Leonardo DiCaprio earned more than $75 million in 2011, making him the highest-paid actor in Hollywood.

Question 5 of 21

What movie and TV actress earned more than $18 million in 2010 from a line of perfumes?

... Sarah Jessica Parker took in $18 million in 2010 for her fragrance line, not to mention the additional money she made from acting, producing and other endorsements.

Question 6 of 21

He may not earn paychecks on par with Hollywood's leading men, but this actor does hold the Guinness World Record as the highest-grossing actor of all time.

... Jackson appeared in films like the "Star Wars" prequels, "Iron Man" (2008) and "The Avengers" (2012). The movies he's appeared in have earned more than $7.4 billion worldwide.

Question 7 of 21

What comic actor earned more than $50 million in 2010, including $25 million for Just Go With It?

... Adam Sandler ranks third on the list of Hollywood's top-earning actors, with annual earnings in excess of $50 million.

Question 8 of 21

Who got her start in the short-lived Ferris Bueller TV series before becoming one of the best-paid actresses in Hollywood over the next decade?

... Jennifer Aniston earned more than $28 million in 2011, making her one of Hollywood's best-paid actresses.

Question 9 of 21

In 2008, Jim Carrey declined a traditional salary in favor of a share of the profits when making this comedy.

... Opting for a share of the "Yes Man" profits rather than a regular salary allowed Jim Carrey to take home $30 million in 2008.

Question 10 of 21

How much did Harrison Ford earn for his role in the 1977 film Star Wars?

... While he earned just $10,000 for his work on the first "Star Wars" movie, Harrison Ford was able to claim more than $20 million per movie by the mid-90s.

Question 11 of 21

At age 14, this actress auditioned as an extra for the film The Man in the Moon (1991). Producers were so impressed they offered her a leading role instead.

... By the time she reached her 30s, Witherspoon was earning $15 to $20 million per film.

Question 12 of 21

Which actress set a record for the highest earnings ever from a single film for a female star with Mona Lisa Smile (2003)?

... Julia Roberts earned $25 million for "Mona Lisa Smile" -- at the time, the highest payday ever for a female performer.

Question 13 of 21

Which actor played a character who made millions as a hapless shrimp boat tycoon in a film that netted him a $40 million salary?

... Tom Hanks has earned more than $70 million for his role as Forrest Gump -- a man who unwittingly makes millions with a fleet of shrimp boats before having his money invested in "some kind of fruit company" called Apple Computers.

Question 14 of 21

Which movie star faced foreclosure and huge tax bills in 2009, despite being among the best-paid actors in Hollywood?

... In 2009, Nicholas Cage was forced to sell off many of his luxurious properties, as well as his million-dollar comic book collection, in order to settle his debts

Question 15 of 21

What top-earning actress won both a Razzie and an Oscar in 2009?

... Sandra Bullock earned a Razzie for "All About Steve," then took home the Best Actress Oscar for "The Blind Side" the next day. She also topped the charts as the top-earning actress of 2009, with a yearly take-home of more than $56 million.

Question 16 of 21

What show gave Will Smith, who averages $20 million per film, his start during the 1990s?

... Thanks to roles in films like "I, Robot" (2004) and "I Am Legend" (2007), Will Smith now earns around $20 million per movie.

Question 17 of 21

Actress Kristen Stewart claimed more than $25 million in 2010 for her role in this blockbuster franchise.

... Kristen Stewart earned $25 million for her role in the final two "Twilight" films.

Question 18 of 21

After earning $80 million for Mission: Impossible III (2006), how much did Tom Cruise earn for his work in the fourth Mission: Impossible film?

... Despite the fact that Tom Cruise took a pay cut to make "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" (2011), he still raked in more than $20 million for the film.

Question 19 of 21

What TV and film actor earns more than any other entertainer thanks to his production work?

... In 2011, Tyler Perry earned $130 million from acting and producing combined, making him the top-earning entertainer in Hollywood.

Question 20 of 21

What actress gave up a starring role on Grey's Anatomy to focus on a film career?

... After transitioning to film, Katherine Heigl quickly became one of the best-paid actresses in Hollywood.

Question 21 of 21

Which movie star suffered from drug addiction and legal troubles in 2001, but went on to become one of the highest-earning actors in Hollywood less than a decade later?

... Despite significant legal problems throughout the '90s and early 21st century, Robert Downey Jr. went on to become a Hollywood success story with starring roles in films like "Iron Man" (2008) and "The Avengers" (2012).

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