Anna Kendrick | AGE 35 | $20 million

Before she graduated from high school, Anna Kendrick was already auditioning for major Broadway productions. She landed her first major theater role at the age of 12 years old when she joined the production of High Society back in 1998. She eventually made her Broadway debut in the musical A Little Night Music in 2003, and at the age of 15, she made her cinematic debut with Camp the same year.Her career took a significant stride forward in 2008 when she starred in Twilight as Bella Swan’s best friend. This role aided her success in the entertainment industry.

Pitch Perfect, on the other hand, was her most successful film that year. Kendrick landed the lead role in the hugely successful film, playing a fiery vocalist whose modern style of singing clashed with the a cappella group she joined. On a $17 million budget, the picture was a critical and economic success, grossing over $115 million. Kendrick began her acting career as a young performer in the theater, but she is now one of the most well-credited Hollywood actresses. Moreover, Kendrick was nominated for an Emmy for her work on Dummy in 2020.