All of the actors can be explored in more detail either as a whole class or as individual assignments. A class display of ‘stars’, the above actors and the films that they are associated with, can be a useful visual learning tool.
A star in Hollywood needs to be able to open a film. These bankable actors are considered well-known enough to be able to attract audiences to the opening weekend so ensuring box office success [and investors the return of their money]. There is a huge difference in the earnings of male and female stars in Hollywood and the fees that they command ‒ this can form a basis of further debate.
Refer to: http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/aug/23/melissa-mccarthy-bridesmaids-star-kept-it-real-and-cleaned-up
Top five male and female actors in 2015 – can you name them?
| Top earning male actors 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Downey Junior |
$80 million |
| 2 | Jackie Chan |
$50 million |
| 3 | Vin Diesel |
$47 million |
| 4 | Bradley Cooper |
$41.5 million |
| 5 | Adam Sandler |
$41 million |
| Top earning female actors 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jennifer Lawrence |
$52 million |
| 2 | Scarlett Johansson |
$35.5 million |
| 3 | Melissa McCarthy |
$23 million |
| 4 | Bingbing Fan |
$21 million |
| 5 | Jennifer Aniston |
$16.5 million |