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Every project “Iron Man” actor Robert Downey Jr. touches is turning to gold.
The action-adventure hero tops Forbes magazine’s list of highest-earning Hollywood actors — raking in $75 million for the year ending June 1.
It’s been a remarkable ride to superstardom for the 48-year-old Downey, who burst on the scene as a teen — but whose life and career were in shambles amid his drug addiction and related legal troubles from 1996 to 2001.
Downey’s “The Avengers” and “Iron Man 3” were box-office smashes this past year.
Following Downey in Forbes’ list, Channing Tatum proved himself as a star last year in the surprise stripper hit “Magic Mike.” The actor — who worked as a stripper in Tampa early in his life — and director Steven Soderbergh put up their own cash to finance the film.
Tatum raked in roughly $60 million in the past year, according to Forbes.
“X-Men” actor Hugh Jackman, at No. 3, brought in an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Jean Valjean in “Les Misérables” to top off a successful and profitable year where he brought home $55 million in earnings.
Mark Wahlberg made $52 million in 2012-13, good for fourth on this year’s Forbes list. It’s been a filthy-rich two years for the “Ted” star, who was on the same list for 2011-12, when he took in a No. 9-rated $27 million.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson sped into the 2012-13 top five, earning $46 million, thanks in part to “Fast & Furious 6” and his current reality show “The Hero.” Johnson was on last year’s list, coming in at No. 4 with $36 million.
Last year’s top earner, Tom Cruise, was bumped down to the No. 8 slot, earning $35 million. That’s $40 million less than he made the previous year.
The 2012-13 top 10 was rounded out by Leonardo DiCaprio ($39 million), Adam Sandler ($37 million), Denzel Washington ($33 million) and Liam Neeson ($32 million).
DiCaprio and Sandler also made the 2011-12 top 10 list.