The Friday File: The highest paid actress between 6/1/14-6/1/15 was Jennifer Lawrence, earning $52 million, followed by Scarlett Johansson at $35.5 million. 10^th on the list, Kristen Stewart at $12 million. The top man, Robert Downey, Jr. at $80 million, and #10 Mark Wahlberg at $32 million. Why do men make more? My guess, men drive watching decisions and prefer action/crime/violence/war movies so more are made, with more male leads.