6 Marvel Cinematic Universe actors who are among the highest-paid celebrities in the world

Forbes ranking: 73/100

Evans earned just $1 million for his first time playing Captain America in 2011's "Captain America: The First Avengers." But, like Hemsworth, his salary was bumped up to $15 million. Evans will appear in Rian Johnson's "Knives Out" later this year and the upcoming Apple TV+ original series, "Defending Jacob."

Forbes ranking: 47/100

Johansson earns $15 million for the "Avengers" movies, as well as a percentage of box office. While Black Widow died in "Avengers: Endgame," Johansson isn't done with the character yet. She's making $15 million for a solo movie that's currently in the works.

Forbes ranking: 43/100

Between his Oscar-winning "A Star Is Born" and "Avengers: Endgame," Cooper has had a good year. Cooper received a portion of the box office for "A Star Is Born," which he starred in, wrote, directed, and produced, as well as for "Endgame," which is the second highest grossing movie of all time, behind only "Avatar."

Forbes ranking: 31/100

As the one that started it all, Downey has the biggest salary in the MCU.

Forbes ranking: 24/100

Downey may have the biggest salary of any MCU actor, but Hemsworth topped his fellow Marvel stars on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list. Hemsworth earns a portion of box office for "Endgame." He also starred in this year's "Men in Black: International," and will portray Hulk Hogan in an upcoming biopic.