The journey to becoming the highest-paid actor or actress in the world is often pretty straightforward—star in the biggest blockbuster or be the hottest name in Hollywood. Just look at icons like Johnny Depp, Dwayne Johnson, Robert Downey Jr., Angelina Jolie, Margot Robbie, and Nicole Kidman; they’ve all claimed that title. But in 2020, one female star pulled off a surprising feat by becoming the highest-paid actress without releasing a single film that year. This is the tale of the unexpected superstar.

The story of how the highest-paid actress in the world had no movies to her name

In 2020, Dwayne Johnson snagged the top spot on Forbes' list of the highest-paid movie stars for the third time. He raked in $87 million that year, which was a slight dip from the $89 million he made the year before. The COVID-19 pandemic really shook things up, leading to fewer big movie releases in theaters. This shift meant that Scarlett Johansson, who had been the highest-paid actress for two years straight, lost her crown. Sofia Vergara, known for her role in the popular sitcom Modern Family, took her place.

It was a pretty wild year for the film industry. A lot of actors missed out on those big earnings since there weren't many major releases after March. On the flip side, Sofia Vergara was busy with several TV projects. She wrapped up the final season of Modern Family and participated in its special, A Modern Farewell. Plus, she joined as a judge on season 15 of America's Got Talent. Forbes reported that all of this helped her earn $43 million that year, making her the top-earning female star.

Sofia Vergara topped the charts over whom?

In 2020, the Forbes list featured a bunch of TV stars, thanks to the shifts in the entertainment scene after COVID-19. Angelina Jolie snagged the second spot with a cool $35 million in earnings. Sofia Vergara outperformed some major film icons like Gal Gadot, who made $31 million, Meryl Streep at $24 million, and Nicole Kidman with $22 million. Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez and Scarlett Johansson fell out of the top 10 entirely.

Sofia Vergara's latest projects

Since Modern Family wrapped up, Sofia Vergara hasn't held the title of the highest-paid actress globally. She's still active in TV and streaming, showing up on shows like America's Got Talent and Griselda. Plus, she's voiced characters in animated movies like Strays and Despicable Me 4.

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