26. Kristen Stewart

Net Worth: $70 Million*
Wealth Inherited From: John Stewart

In the years 2010 and 2012, Kristen Stewart was regarded as the highest-paid actress globally. Born in Los Angeles, her family, including her father John Stewart, had a background in show business. Stewart began her acting career in 1999 as a child. By 2002, she was receiving recognition for her roles, notably playing Jodie Foster’s daughter in the film Panic Room.

Following her role in Speak, Stewart starred in Catch That Kid, Zathura, and Into the Wild. She rose to international fame when she appeared in the Twilight Saga, a fantasy series that earned over $3.3 billion worldwide. Other cast members included Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson.