What do icons like Drake, Keanu Reeves, and Céline Dion all have in common? For starters, they are all Canadians. It's not something that's mentioned very often, but Canada is home to many of the world's biggest stars. But then that's not all they have in common; these celebrities are also filthy rich.

You will be shocked at the amount some of them make from a single tour or movie. Fans often wonder how much a typical superstar makes in a year. The answer? It's nothing close to your regular salary. But you wouldn't really know until you read on and find out for yourself.

Céline Dion - $35 Million

Few artists in the world can boast of five diamond-certified albums in two different languages, but then very few artists can sing like Céline Dion. She's won five Grammy Awards and released songs in at least eight different languages, just to tell you just how famous she is.

Then, it should come as no surprise that a singer of her status earns about $500K per performance. According to Celebrity Net Worth, she achieves that figure and performs 70 times per year, bringing her average annual earnings to a massive $35 million. Dion was set to cash out on the Courage World Tour in 2019, but she postponed it to 2021.

Justin Bieber - $80 Million

We're willing to bet that you've listened to Justin Bieber's hit single "Baby." As a matter of fact, who hasn't? That song became one of the most successful hit singles in history and immediately launched Bieber to mega-stardom. Now he's an artist that can command an annual salary of at least $80 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth.

That figure shouldn't come as too much of a shock when you consider that at least 22 of Bieber's songs have reached the Billboard Top 10. His 2021 gospel-inspired EP "Freedom" was no less successful—it debuted at number three on the Top Christian Albums chart.

Kim Cattrall - $10 Million

Kim Cattrall needs no introduction to fans of "S*x and the City"—she played the role of Samantha Jones in the series. Cattrall was getting a lot more than just fame from her role, as it's been reported that she was earning $350K per episode at a time the show was top-rated.

She also made a lot of money from the movie sequels to the series. She reportedly got paid $7 million for the first one, "S*x and the City," and $10 million for the second, "S*x and the City 2." Hopefully, she got paid as much for her 2020 series "Filthy Rich."

Nina Dobrev - $1.68 Million

Most of us discovered Nina Dobrev in "The Vampire Diaries." While we would so love to see her play the characters of Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce on the series again, there's no doubt she's moved on to other things. She delivered another outstanding performance in the 2019 movie "Lucky Day."

With the type of acting talent she has, it's no wonder she can boast of an average annual salary of $1.68 million, as reported by several media sources. Dobrev clearly has the star power to be pulling that type of figure, but you can bet she's working around the clock to try and earn even more!

Drake - $70 Million

Drake is known even to people that don't listen to his music. That's because he's an icon that's quite relevant to pop culture today. Since the moment his first studio album, "Thank Me Later," hit number one on the Billboard charts, Drake has achieved international success and has never looked back.

He reportedly earns $70 million per year, which is a reasonable figure considering he's one of the world's best-selling music artists, with over 170 million records sold. His sixth studio album, "Certified Lover Boy," was released in 2021. Unsurprisingly, it became an instant hit, reaching number one on the Billboard charts.

Avril Lavigne - $10 Million

Avril Lavigne is undoubtedly one of Canada's most famous exports. Her album, "Let Go," is officially the highest-selling album of the 21st century by a Canadian artist. Since Lavigne can boast of such a record, it's not so surprising that she makes a reported annual salary of $10 million.

That figure is a far cry from the $2 million-plus contract she signed with Arista records when she was 16 years old. Now she's an international pop star with gold-certified albums. Her 2019 "Head Above Water" was a success as it hit the top ten in the charts of several countries, including Japan, Canada, and Germany.

Mike Myers - $15 Million

If you've watched any Austin Powers movie, you know that Mike Myers is a talented and hilarious actor. But comedy isn't the only thing Myers is good at. Thanks to his star power, he knows how to draw huge earnings from blockbuster movies.

He reportedly made as much as $25 million from one of the Austin Powers movies. Remember, he was the one who voiced Shrek in the Shrek franchise. As per reports, Myers earned up to $15 million from "Shrek Forever After." We are not sure how much he made from his 2018 movie, "Bohemian Rhapsody," but it must have been a lot judging by his performance!

Seth Rogen - $17 Million

Whether it's by cracking ribs on stage or playing hilarious characters on television, it's evident that Seth Rogen knows his stuff. He's played voice roles in several blockbuster animations like "Shrek the Third," "Kung Fu Panda," and "Monsters vs. Aliens." Rogen is not one to reveal his salary, so we can only speculate that he must have made a lot from these movies because they were highly successful.

We did, however, get to snoop on his take-home for the 2014 movie, "The Interview." As per Forbes, he got paid $6.5 million, making him $17 million in total and putting him on the list of highest-paid actors that year.

Rachel McAdams - $2.5 Million

You either saw her in "The Wedding Crashers," or you saw her in "The Notebook," either way, Rachel McAdams is no stranger. "The Wedding Crashers" was a blockbuster hit, reaching No. 2 in the box office in 2005. The move made her a Hollywood star, and now she's an international figure that can draw an annual salary of $2.5 million, as reported by several sources.

McAdams didn't rest on her laurels after her 2005 hit. She starred in more popular movies, including "Sherlock Holmes" and "Doctor Strange." She reprised her role as Christine Palmer in a Doctor Strange-related series titled "What If...?" in 2021.

Sandra Oh - $8 Million

This one is for "Grey's Anatomy" fanatics, and well, just about anyone who likes Sandra Oh. Although she's been in several well-known series and movies, her role as Cristina Yang in "Grey's Anatomy" might just be her most famous performance.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, she was getting paid $350k per episode of the series, which is quite a lot, considering the show runs an average of 21 episodes per season. As per the report, Oh was making an annual salary of at least $8 million before she left the series in 2014. She joined the cast of "Killing Eve" in 2021, boosting her earning power as a result.

Pamela Anderson - $6.6 Million

Very few series fanatics can say they don't know about "Baywatch." At the height of its fame, it became the most-watched television show in the world. Pamela Anderson played the leading character of C.J Parker in the series, so you can imagine how famous and wealthy she became as a result.

You don't need to imagine; we have the exact figures! She was earning a reported figure of $300K per episode of "Baywatch," bringing her annual salary from the show to $6.6 million. Some say Anderson has gone off the grid since the '00s, but that's not true—she starred in the 2018 movie "City Hunter."

 

Ryan Gosling - $20 Million

Today, Ryan Gosling is a famous star but did you know he started his career as a child actor in "The Mickey Mouse Club?" If that comes as a surprise to you, you're not alone; many people mostly remember him for his role in the 2004 romance movie "The Notebook." Gosling has come a long way since then and is now a Golden Globe Award winner that can draw huge paychecks from expensive movies.

He got paid a whopping sum of $20 million for accepting a role in "The Gray Man." The movie also recruited Marvel star Chris Evans and was reported to have a massive budget of $200 million.

Ryan Reynolds - $30 Million

Ryan Reynolds goes out of his way to make his movies entertaining. You'll agree with this if you've watched any of the "Deadpool" movies. Not only was he the main character, but he was also one of the producers of the franchise. His efforts indeed paid off because "Deadpool" made $782 million at the box office while the 2018 sequel "Deadpool 2" made $785 million.

Because he was entitled to a share of the profits, Reynolds made up to $22 million from the first movie. His earnings for the second movie weren't confirmed, but several sources have speculated that he could have made at least more than $30 million.

Cobie Smulders - $6 Million

You would be forgiven if you only knew her as Robin because that's what most of her fans call her anyway. Robin was the character Cobie Smulders played in "How I Met Your Mother." The series became her call to fame, and boy did it set her up for life! Smulders was reportedly earning $225K per episode, bringing her salary to $6 million for a single season.

It's entirely possible she's been earning more than that since she left the series in 2014 and bagged the role of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Maria Hill in the very lucrative Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Keanu Reeves - $14 Million

Michael J. Fox - $10.7 Million

It seems like centuries since "Back to the Future" was released, but as anybody who's watched the movie will testify, it can hardly be forgotten. Michael J. Fox played the role of the legendary Martin Mcfly in the film, and he became an international megastar as a result.

Although he retired in 2020, the five-time Primetime Emmy Award winner has made enough money in his career to last a few generations. According to reports, Fox earns an annual salary of $10.7 million. Before he quit performing on-screen for good, he appeared as Louis Canning in a series titled "The Good Fight."

Michael Cera - $3.3 Million

If you're a fan of teenage comedy movies, then you'll be familiar with this face. Michael Cera was the star of coming-of-age films like "Superbad" and "Juno." You might have also seen him in "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," where he played the role of Scott Pilgrim.

It turns out teen comedies are no joke because Cera has become a popular figure that can command a reported average salary of $3.33 million. You can't attribute all his income to his coming-of-age films because he's also been in varied movies and animations like "The Lego Batman Movie" and the 2021 animation "Cryptozoo."

Evangeline Lilly - $2.58 Million

Thanks to her role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Evangeline Lilly is a well-known face to comic books and superhero fans. She plays the character of Wasp in the MCU franchise and has portrayed that role in "Ant-Man" and the 2019 blockbuster, "Avengers: Endgame."

Contrary to what you might think, Lilly didn't roll in a bed full of cash after signing with Marvel—she actually earned less than $300K for her first Marvel movie. Thankfully, there are reports she could make a lot more for starring in "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania." Her reported annual salary stands at $2.58 million, so she hasn't done badly in any case.

Donald Sutherland - $9.6 Million

Many young people might only recognize Donald Sutherland from his role in The Hunger Games franchise, but that barely says enough about him—he's one of the most respected actors in the industry. He's won a Primetime Emmy Award and has been nominated for a Golden Globe at least eight times.

Sutherland has been reigning in the cash as far back as the '70s, with roles in movies like "M*A*S*H" and "Invasion of the Body Snatchers." He reportedly earns an average annual salary of $9.6 million, an excellent figure for any actor. In 2020, he starred in the movie "The Undoing."

Hayden Christensen - $1.96 Million

Star Wars regulars will know Hayden Christensen. He played the character of Anakin Skywalker in two of the "Star Wars" prequel movies—Episode II and Episode III namely. Both movies were blockbusters, and they made Christensen into a global star. While his earnings for the movies weren't confirmed, it's no surprise to learn that he makes a said average of $1.96 million per year.

Although Christensen has acted in several other well-celebrated movies, it's his "Star Wars" role that has mostly defined his career. To the delight of his fans, he voiced the character of Anakin Skywalker in "Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker."

Anna Paquin - $2.75 Million

When Anna Paquin was 11, she won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, making her the second-youngest person to win an Oscar in history. That was only the beginning of stardom for Paquin, as she landed the role of Rogue in the "X-Men" franchise.

She also became known for playing the character of Sookie Stackhouse in the vampire series "True Bloods." The series was a huge cash-out for the Golden Globe award winner, as she reportedly earned up to $275K before it ended in 2014. With an average of ten episodes per season, this brought her annual salary for the show to a massive $2.75 million.

Neve Campbell - $1.25 Million

There's hardly any horror movie fan that hasn't seen or heard of Neve Campbell. She is widely known for playing the character of Sidney Prescott in the Scream franchise. The Scream movies were incredibly successful, grossing over $608 million at the box office. Campbell reportedly got a whopping $4 million for her role in "Scream 3."

The Scream franchise did bring her a lot of money, but so did her other acting jobs. As per Glamour Path, she earned $50K per episode for the 2016 series "House of Cards." She starred in 25 episodes and left in 2017, bringing her total paycheck to $1.25 million for the show.

Charlotte Le Bon - Salary Undisclosed

Charlotte Le Bon is not very known for blockbuster movies, but she's pretty good at what she does. Most people who saw her in "The Hundred Foot Journey" or "The Walk" were impressed by her performances. Le Bon's yearly figures haven't been disclosed, but with a net worth of $4 million, there's hardly a doubt she's doing okay.

When she's not acting, the "Bastille Day" star is on the streets following her passion. She trained as a visual illustrator and has created several street artworks. She's remained focused on acting and has continued to bag roles, including one in the 2020 series "Cheyenne & Lola."

Dan Aykroyd - $22.27 Million

Dan Aykroyd was the brains behind the first "Ghostbusters" movie, and of course, if you've watched the movie, then you know he played the character of Dr. Raymond Stantz. Since his "Ghostbusters" appearance, Aykroyd has ventured into business. He is now the owner of a vodka brand and a chain of music venues called the House of Blues.

With the combination of his acting career and his lucrative ventures, he's been able to pull in a massive reported average salary of $22.27 million per year. He's been able to successfully juggle business and acting, judging by his 2021 appearance in "Hotel Paranormal."

Emily VanCamp - $770K

Even if it's only for short periods, Emily VanCamp has appeared as Sharon Carter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, and that's enough to make her known to millions of Marvel fans. It would be unfair to pick Marvel as her only call to fame, though, as she's been known for "Revenge," as well as the Fox series "The Resident," where she bagged the role of Nic Nevin.

VanCamp has been reported to earn an average salary of $55K per episode for her services. Judging by the fact that "The Resident" aired 14 episodes in 2021, that would mean VanCamp earned at least $770K from the show that year.

Katheryn Winnick - $4 Million

It wouldn't be easy to find someone that can play Lagertha in "Vikings," as well as Katheryn Winnick did. She played that role from the first season of the series until 2020, when it ended. Winnick reportedly earned $400K per episode on the show, bringing her salary per season to $4 million.

That's a considerable sum but nothing less than what she deserved, considering she didn't use stunt doubles for several of her action scenes. It turns she's actually a hardcore martial artist; she had her first black belt at age 13. She joined the cast of "Big Sky" in 2020, and we've been watching her action scenes with more interest!

Nathan Fillion - $2.2 Million

If you've played any of the Halo games, then you must have heard the voice of Nathan Fillion. But that's now what most of his fans know him for—his roles in "Firefly" and the series "Castle" are a good mention. He reportedly earned $100K per episode for playing the role of Richard Castle. "Castle" aired an average of 22 episodes per season, so that means Fillion's earnings amounted to $2.2 million per season/year.

The series ended in 2016, and the Daytime Emmy-Award nominee went on to other things. Fillion starred in the mega-popular 2021 movie "The Suicide Squad," but his paycheck from the film wasn't disclosed.

Paul Anka - $13.2 Million

This one is for '50s souls! Paul Anka was one of the famous stars of the '50s, and people who heard him would hardly forget his hit songs, "Diana" and "Put Your Head On My Shoulder." Anka enjoyed massive international success and collaborated with icons like Micheal Jackson, with whom he co-wrote three songs.

Some could be tempted to say that artists like Anka are old-fashioned stars who are losing their relevance. Still, his reported annual salary of $13.2 million suggests a very different story! The Canadian Hall of Famer is still much loved around the world—this was proven when he was revealed in "The Masked Singer" in 2020.

Michael Bublé - $45.5 Million

If you're into mainstream pop songs, there's a chance you might have heard Michael Bublé. He goes right up the alley of pop listeners with hit albums like "Call Me Irresponsible" and "Crazy Love." Bublé has attained enough success to be more than satisfied with his career, with four Grammy Awards won and 75 million records.

In 2015, Forbes listed him as one of the world's highest-paid musicians for banking a figure of $45.5 million. There's a chance he's earned more than that since then, especially since he launched his sixth concert tour, An Evening with Michael Bublé, in 2021.

Elisha Cuthbert - $3.27 Million

Maxim magazine once named Elisha Cuthbert "TV's most beautiful woman," so there's no denying she looks good on-screen. But the Alberta-born actress certainly has more than looks—she got two Screen Actor Guilds nominations for playing the role of Kim Bauer in "24." It's through that role that Cuthbert became an international star.

Since "24" ended, Cuthbert has stayed afloat in the industry. Her reported annual salary of $3.27 million is enough proof that she's doing just fine. In 2020, she guest-starred in a Canadian comedy series titled "Jann." She got a nomination for the role, proving to her fans that she still very much has it!

Nolan Funk - Salary Undisclosed

For many teenagers, Nolan Funk was the ultimate bad boy in "Awkward." He played the character of Collin Jennings, and as you might have guessed, it made him an instant teen favorite. He has more than that movie to brag about, as he also appeared in "Glee" and the sci-fi movie "Riddick."

Very little about his earnings have been revealed, but you can be sure cash is hardly a problem for Funk. He's so popular that he became the face of Versace's 2014 menswear campaign. He also starred opposite "Big Bang Theory" star Kaley Cuoco in the 2020 series "The Flight Attendant."

Victor Garber - $825K

Victor Garber appeared in "Titanic," which was the world's highest-grossing movie for a long time. You should know that "Titanic"'s success didn't automatically guarantee Garber unspeakable wealth, as it's possible he was paid an easy one-time fee. That doesn't mean the Primetime Emmy Award nominee hasn't done well for himself, though.

As per several media sources, he's been able to pull in an average salary of $825K per year, which is miles more than most normal humans can boast. Garber joined "Family Law" in 2021, so it's likely he boosted his income.

Bruce Greenwood - $1.6 Million

Bruce Greenwood got on the Star Trek wagon in 2009 when he took the role of Christopher Pike, former captain of the USS Enterprise. The character brought him new levels of fame, even though he had already been in a well-known movie like "Thirteen Days." Greenwood vacated the role of Christopher Pike in 2013, having established himself as an international star.

Thanks to his success, he's made an average salary of $1.6 million per year, according to reports. He joined "The Resident" in 2018, taking on the character of Randolph Bell.

Taylor Kitsch - $1.98 Million

Taylor Kitsch will look familiar to sci-fi action or superhero movie fans. You might have seen him in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," where he played Gambit. He was the lead character in "John Carter," a sci-fi movie about a man who became a hero on an extraterrestrial planet.

At some point in Kitsch's life, he was homeless and sleeping on trains. With his reported average earnings of $1.98 million, he's come a very long way from that point. He's now a sought-after movie star that regularly gets acting jobs. In 2020, he starred in the series "The Defeated."

Eugene Levy - $5 Million

In Hollywood terms, Eugene Levy is a veteran. National legend would be a more precise term—he's received the highest honor of performing arts in Canada and has been appointed to the Order of Canada. With a starring role in the American Pie film series, there's no doubt that Levy has earned the big bucks along with his accolades.

He reportedly earned $5 million for the third American Pie movie, "American Wedding." While his earnings for the rest of the film series haven't been confirmed, they may also run in the millions. Levy has other movie credits to his name, including a 2021 movie titled "Star-Crossed: The Film."

Howie Mandel - $1.47 Million

Howie Mandel is a well-known star to people who watch "America's Got Talent," at least. Since 2010, he's been one of the judges on the NBC show. Watching and grading America's most incredible talents certainly comes with its perks, as Mandel reportedly takes home an astonishing $70K per episode.

That figure boils down to an annual salary of $1.47 million when you calculate that the show airs an average of 21 episodes per season like they did in the 2021 season. When he's not being a judge on the show, Howie finds time for other projects, such as his 2020 guest appearance in "Bob Saget's Here for You."

Shawn Mendes - $40 Million

Before he was 18 years old, Shawn Mendes already had a number-one album on the US Billboard chart. Achieving that amount of success at such a young age is not very common, and thankfully, the Ontario-born pop star has made good use of his good fortune.

He reportedly earned $40 million between 2018 and 2019. A considerable chunk of those figures came from his highly successful 2019 tour titled "Shawn Mendes: The Tour." He also smiled at the bank thanks to endorsement deals with brands like Calvin Klein. Mendes released his fourth studio album "Wonder" in 2020 and announced the dates for the album tour in 2021.

Shay Mitchell - $970K

Many of us discovered Shay Mitchell through the series "Pretty Little Liars." She delivered a memorable performance as Emily Fields, becoming a teen idol as a result. Mitchell has come a long way from being a teen idol—thanks to roles in series like "You" and "Dollface" that made her more popular, she can boast of earning an average salary of $970K per year.

She's continued to deliver entertaining performances for the younger audience. In 2021, she took the role of Alexandra Trese in a Netflix animated series titled "Trese." She also appeared in an episode of "Miracle Workers."

Carrie-Anne Moss - Salary Undisclosed

Carrie-Anne Moss is one of the actresses that had the fortune to star in the "Matrix." She played the character of Trinity, Neo's partner in the movie. Moss had famously mentioned that before her Matrix gig, she had "no career." It's not hard to see her point, considering "The Matrix" was a massive blockbuster that catapulted her to international stardom.

It's not known precisely how much she was paid for playing Trinity, but her reported net worth of $3 million suggests she hasn't done badly. She doesn't receive her paycheck from just movies anyway—in 2021; she voiced a character in the video game "Mass Effect: Legendary Edition."

William Shatner - $15.8 Million

Which Star Trek fan wouldn't know Captain James Kirk, the captain of the USS Enterprise? That iconic character was played by none other than the legendary William Shatner. This might be surprising to learn, but Shatner was paid a relatively small fee of $5K per episode for the original series.

Things have changed, and the Montreal-born actor is now said to pull a fee of $150k per episode. The truth is that he hasn't starred in many series or episodes since the '90s or since the "Star Trek" series ended. It has, however, been reported that he makes a substantial average annual salary of $15.8 million.

Shania Twain - $27.5 Million

Shania Twain has massive bragging rights when it comes to earning power—she's sold over 100 million records in her music career, making her the best-selling female artist in country music history. Forbes reported that she made $27.5 million from her Sin City residency in 2016, making her one of the highest-paid female artists that year.

She's continued to launch residencies, such as the one she opened in Las Vegas in 2019 titled "Let's Go." It's possible she made figures similar to what she made from the Sin City residency. She tried her hands at acting in 2020, appearing in the movie "I Still Believe."

Neil Young - $10.7 Million

Rock fans of the '60s will adore Neil Young. He's been called the "Godfather of Grunge" because of the unique way he plays the guitar. But it's not just his guitar style that is amazing; his level of success is equally dumbfounding.

Even though it seems like ages since he became famous, the three-time Grammy Award winner can still earn a reported average salary of $10.7 million per year. Like many rock stars of his era, Young has remained passionate about his career despite being active for so long. He released his 39th studio album titled "Colorado" in 2019.

Natasha Henstridge - $2 Million

Natasha Henstridge is no stranger to people who watched sci-fi horror in the 90s. She made quite an appearance in the horror scene when she played the character of an alien-human hybrid named Sil in "Species." That was actually her first ever movie, but it was enough to make her famous.

As per Celebrity Net Worth, she earned $100K for her role in "Species." She also reportedly made $2 million from "Maximum Risk," which starred Van Damme. Since then, Henstridge has starred in several other movies and series, such as the 2019 series "Diggstown," but her earnings from these projects are unknown.

Elliot Page - $2 Million

Although Elliot Page started acting as far back as 1997, most people got to know him when he acted in "Juno." The performance earned him an Oscar nomination, and from there on out, it's been a Hollywood hot streak for Page.

The Primetime Emmy Award-winning actor joined the Netflix series "The Umbrella Academy" in 2019. Variety reported that Page and the rest of the series' main cast were given a pay rise to the figure of a whopping $200K per episode. Since the series runs for ten episodes in a season, that means the actors will have earned a salary of at least $2 million.

Jim Carrey - $35 Million

Jim Carrey is known for his hilarious expressions in movies like "Dumb and Dumber" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." While those movies are undoubtedly funny, nothing is funny about how much he gets paid from them!

He got paid $7 million for "Dumb and Dumber," which was quite an impressive figure but nowhere near as shocking as the $20 million he got paid for "The Mask" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." For his 2008 movie, "Yes Man," he reportedly got 36.2% of the profits, bringing his total take-home to a massive $35 million. Sadly, there are no snoops on the paycheck for his 2020 performance in "Kidding."