The particular actress has become the world's highest-paid TV star and has surpassed Channing Tatum, Jason Statham and Mark Wahlberg with her earnings.
The television and film industries have long been distinct, with a significant gap that has taken years to narrow, and notable differences persist. One key difference lies in the fees paid to artists in each industry, leading to varying levels of struggle for everyone involved.
Nowadays, some TV actors earn more than their film counterparts, and the situation has changed occasionally. In recent years, the rise of streaming platforms has catapulted TV shows to the forefront of entertainment, with improved production quality and changing audience tastes allowing them to rival big-budget films in cultural relevance and impact.
However, with the creation of shows like Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, the scope of TV has expanded significantly. These shows received excellent ratings and earned substantial amounts globally, allowing their stars to command high fees.
Now, a veteran actor has become the world's highest-paid TV star, with a 61-year-old earning more than many Hollywood stars, thanks to the success of a hit show. In 2024, Forbes revealed the world's highest-paid actors list.
Some expect it to be Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds, but the actor is at number 11, and the actress we are talking about is Mariska Hargitay, 61. She was born January 23, 1964, in Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Hargitay has played Olivia Benson on NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit since 1999, the longest-running character in the longest-running American primetime drama, for 26 years. As per Forbes, Hargitay earned $25 million net in 2024, the highest of any TV star.
This achievement places Mariska above big names like Jason Statham ($24 million), Mark Wahlberg and Matt Damon (both $23 million), and Jake Gyllenhaal ($22 million).
Mariska Hargitay has been in the film industry for 31 years. She has won many awards in her lifetime, which include two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award, and in 2013, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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