7 highest-grossing Hollywood actresses who have left an indelible mark at the worldwide box office

Several well-known female actors have not only demonstrated their performing prowess but also become globally successful movie stars. Here are the top actresses with the largest worldwide film office earnings.

1. Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson’s incredible box office records have made her the highest-grossing female star of all time and placed her second among all-time highest-grossing actors, after Samuel L. Jackson.

Scarlett is most recognized for her role as Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She has received numerous honors, including nominations for two Academy Awards, a Tony Award, a British Academy Award, and five Golden Globes.

Among her many other films, her roles in Jojo Rabbit and Marriage Story received great appreciation. Based on sources, the actress has starred in films that have taken in a total of USD 14.56 billion at the box office globally.

2. Zoe Saldana

Starring in science fiction films such as Avatar, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Avatar: The Way of Water, The Adam Project, and numerous others, the actress from Hollywood is most recognized for her work in this genre.

As Gamora in the Guardians of the Galaxy film series, Zoe has also been a member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Saldana is the fourth highest-grossing actor of all time, surpassing Vin Diesel and Tom Cruise, with her filmography having cumulatively brought in a total of USD 14.25 billion at the box office globally.

3. Emma Watson 

Known for her role as Hermoine Granger in the Harry Potter film series, Emma Watson holds the record as the third highest-grossing actress of all time. Afterwards, she gained popularity for her roles in films such Little Women, Beauty and the Beast, Noah, The Bling Ring, and others.

Emma Watson has become one of the most bankable celebrities ever because to her extensive filmography, which has brought in a total of USD 9.22 billion at the box office worldwide.

4. Karen Gillan

Karen Gillan, a Scottish actress, became well-known for her part in the British science fiction show Doctor Who. After moving to Hollywood, the actress landed important parts in films including Oculus, Selfie, the Jumanji movie series, and the Marvel cinematic universe. In numerous MCU films, she portrayed the blue-skinned alien warrior Nebula.

With a total global revenue of USD 8.47 billion from all of her theatrical films, Karen Gillan is fourth among the highest-grossing actresses of all time.

5. Elizabeth Olsen 

After just ten years as a leading actress, Elizabeth Olsen became one of the most bankable actresses of all time. Among the films in which she has appeared are Godzilla, WandaVision, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame.

Having made USD 8.38 billion in box office revenue overall, Elizabeth Olsen is now the sixth highest-grossing actress of all time.

6. Letitia Wright

Guyanese actress Letitia Wright is well-liked by critics and the general public alike. She rose to prominence as one of Hollywood’s top actors in just a just ten years. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Letitia is most renowned for her role as Shuri.

Her films have brought in a total of USD 7.51 billion in worldwide box office revenue, making her the sixth highest-grossing actress of all time.

7. Danai Gurira

Danai Gurira is known for Okoye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Black Panther, Wakanda Forever, Avengers: Infinity War, and Black Panther. Danai is not only an accomplished actor but also a successful playwright.

Danai Gurira is the sixth highest-grossing actress of all time, having made USD 6.98 billion from all of her theatrical releases worldwide.