These actors starred in some of the most loved and recognisable films of the 1980s, from Top Gun to Beverly Hills Cop. But who still has an A-list bank balance 40 years on? Read on to see how the actors who made a fortune four decades ago are faring today. All dollar amounts in US dollars. 

Charlie Sheen is often associated with the Brat Pack, a group of rabble-rousing young actors who starred in cult coming-of-age films in the 1980s. Sheen became one of the most recognisable faces of the decade thanks to his roles in Platoon and Young Guns. After starring in the hit sitcom Two and a Half Men in the 2000s, he was one of the highest-paid actors on TV. At the peak of his career, his fortune exceeded $150 million (£115m). However, Sheen's troubled personal life means he's been largely blacklisted from the entertainment industry. Today, his once-vast net worth is thought to have dwindled to just $3 million (£2.3m).

Kim Basinger scored her big break as Bond girl Domino in 1983's Never Say Never Again. In 1989, she appeared in her highest-grossing film to date, Tim Burton's Batman. Various Playboy appearances also proved profitable. But despite her success, Basinger has been plagued by financial woes. After buying an entire town and pulling out of the film Boxing Helena, she filed for bankruptcy in 1993. She recovered thanks to high-profile modelling gigs and roles in films such as L.A. Confidential, for which she won an Oscar, and 8 Mile. She is worth an estimated $20 million (£15m) today. 

Famous for her distinctive voice, Kathleen Turner was a femme fatale of 80s cinema. On screen, she's arguably best known for starring in Romancing the Stone in 1984 and Peggy Sue Got Married in 1986. Turner has also worked as a voice actor, lending her sultry tones to the cartoon Jessica Rabbit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?. In the 1990s, her career was impacted by severe rheumatoid arthritis and these days, she focuses her time on charity work and smaller acting projects. Her estimated net worth stands at $20 million (£15m).

Before she hit the big time on the silver screen, Glenn Close was an acclaimed theatre actor, winning her first Tony Award for The Real Thing in 1984. Throughout the 80s and 90s, she was a much-acclaimed fixture of the London and New York stage scenes, but she also found time to star in some very successful films. These included her iconic role in Fatal Attraction, in which she played  'bunnyboiler' Alex Forrest. Later projects included 101 Dalmatians, Damages, and Albert Nobbs, a period drama that Close co-wrote as well as starred in. She's considered one of the most adaptable actors of her generation and has an estimated net worth of $50 million (£38m). 

Thanks to his distinctive delivery, Christopher Walken's voice is world-famous. Although he's a popular subject for lighthearted celebrity impersonations, Walken is a serious star, known for gritty films such as The Deer Hunter and The Dogs of War. He has a cult following among fans and is famous for playing villains with panache. The secret to his success? Walken believes it's the fact he doesn't have children, which means he can spend his estimated $50 million (£38m) fortune on himself! 

Sigourney Weaver is synonymous with the Alien franchise, playing the lead role of Ellen Ripley from 1979 to 1997. During the 1980s, she was a highly sought-after star, often considered a pioneer of female protagonists in sci-fi. More lucrative gigs followed in Gorillas in the Mist, Ghostbusters, and, most recently, the Avatar franchise. Her estimated net worth stands at an impressive $60 million (£46m). 

Michael J. Fox was the star of two huge 80s hits: the sitcom Family Ties and, of course, the Back to the Future trilogy. The latter has a fanatical following, and the first film was the highest-grossing film of 1985. The same year, Fox also starred in Teen Wolf. Later in his career, he starred in Spin City and appeared in episodes of Scrubs and Designated Survivor. Fox was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's disease when he was just 29 and, while he's said it "sucks,"  has continued to work as much as possible. Now in his sixties, his estimated net worth is $65 million (£50m). 

Meg Ryan appeared in minor film roles and on TV in the early 80s before landing her big break in When Harry Met Sally in 1989. Her wholesome girl-next-door persona made her an instant hit with audiences, turning her into a popular leading lady in rom-coms such as You've Got Mail and Sleepless in Seattle. In more recent times, Ryan has concentrated on independent projects, including directing and starring in the 2015 war drama Ithaca. She's worth an estimated $85 million (£65m). 

Another member of the so-called Brat Pack, Rob Lowe, was an '80s heartthrob and teen idol who came to prominence in St. Elmo's Fire, The Outsiders, and Class. His party animal lifestyle was extensively covered in the press, and by 1990, he'd given up alcohol and hasn't touched it since. Following Lowe's decision to stay sober, he found success in The West Wing, opposite Stockard Channing. More recently, he has appeared in the long-running comedy Parks and Recreation and TV series 9-1-1: Lone Star. His estimated total fortune stands at $100 million (£77m).

Dustin Hoffman’s breakthrough role was as Benjamin Braddock in The Graduate in 1967. After a series of hits in the 1970s, Hoffman took a three-year break from film acting and returned to the screen with a glittering comeback in Tootsie in 1982. His biggest film of the decade was 1988’s Rain Man in which he appeared alongside Tom Cruise. With a number of box office hits and a lifetime achievement award under his belt, it’s no surprise that Hoffman is worth around $100 million (£77m).

Three-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep is one of the most acclaimed actresses in the world. Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) and Sophie's Choice (1982) put her on the map, with Streep winning her first Oscar for playing the eponymous Sophie. Since then, the versatile star has appeared in the likes of Mamma Mia, The Iron Lady, and The Devil Wears Prada. Her estimated total fortune stands at $100 million (£77m).

Part of the famous Barrymore acting dynasty, Drew Barrymore found fame as a child actress in 1982's E.T., which became the highest-grossing film of the decade. She became the youngest person ever to guest-host Saturday Night Live at the age of just seven. Like many child stars, Barrymore struggled with her mental health as a teenager but went on to become one of Hollywood's most in-demand actresses. In 2021, she announced that she'd taken a hiatus from acting and now hosts the chat show The Drew Barrymore Show. Sources place her net worth between $85 million (£65m) and $125 million (£96m).

Bill Murray shot to fame in the 1980s after starring in Ghostbusters. It was the highest-grossing film of 1984, making Murray, who also found fame on the sketch show Saturday Night Live, a household name. Known for his deadpan delivery, his acting and comedy career has spanned decades with hits such as Meatballs, Groundhog Day, Lost in Translation, and Zombieland under his belt. Today, the star has an estimated $180 million (£138m) net worth.

Award-winning actor Jane Fonda is the daughter of Hollywood legend Henry Fonda, so showbiz is in her blood. Fonda made her Broadway debut in 1960 and went on to star in some of the biggest films of the 1970s and 1980s, including a role alongside her father in On Golden Pond in 1981. She was also famous for her exercise videos. In 1982, Jane Fonda's Workout became the highest-selling home video, selling more than a million copies. Today, the star is still an actor, writer, and activist. Her estimated net worth is an incredible $200 million (£153m).

By the end of the 1980s, Eddie Murphy was Hollywood's biggest movie star. This achievement was partly thanks to his roles in Saturday Night Live and smash-hit films including Trading Places and Beverly Hills Cop. As well as being a high-profile actor, Murphy was also a mega-successful stand-up comedian. He moved to more family-friendly projects in the 1990s and 2000s, most notably voicing Donkey in the Shrek series. Today, his estimated total fortune stands at $200 million (£153m). 

One of the highest-paid female actors in the 1980s and 1990s, Demi Moore was an influential campaigner for equal pay in Hollywood. She starred in Brat Pack favourites Blame It on Rio (1984) and St. Elmo’s Fire (1985) before appearing opposite Patrick Swayze in Ghost in 1990, arguably her most famous role. Today, Moore has an estimated net worth of $200 million (£153m). Ever wondered what the rich and famous spend their money on? For Moore, it’s her 2,000-strong collection of antique dolls, which she allegedly once kept in a separate home. 

When you think of Michelle Pfeiffer, Grease 2 and Catwoman might spring to mind, but the actor has a varied repertoire under her belt. Grease 2 was her first major role in 1982, and, although the film was a flop, it put Pfeiffer on the map. Her fame was cemented by her breakout role in Scarface the following year. Consistently voted as one of the most beautiful women in the world, Pfeiffer wanted fewer "bimbo" roles, which she found in films such as Dangerous Liaisons and The Fabulous Baker Boys. The star has an estimated net worth of $250 million (£192m).

Bruce Willis might have kicked off his career on stage, but during the 1980s, he became a fixture on the silver screen. His most famous role is arguably that of John McClane in the cult action franchise Die Hard. Other iconic roles include The Sixth Sense, Armageddon, and Pulp Fiction. Willis has since retired from acting, with his family announcing he had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023. The star's decade-spanning career has earned him an estimated net worth of $250 million (£192m).

Many of the richest '80s stars appeared in films that spawned lucrative franchises. Enter Harrison Ford, who shot to prominence in the Indiana Jones and Star Wars series. Ford has boosted his bank balance with other movies too, including Patriot Games and What Lies Beneath. Most recently, he reprised his iconic Indie role in 2023's Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, receiving a $25 million (£19m) payday for his efforts. In total, his estimated net worth stands at $300 million (£230m).

Michael Douglas shot to prominence in the 1970s after an award-winning performance in the crime drama The Streets of San Francisco. He also made his production debut with One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. But many of his most iconic roles came in the 80s, from Romancing the Stone to Fatal Attraction. This was despite a serious skiing accident in 1980 that overshadowed his career for a couple of years. Douglas says he enjoys acting because “you can be a child”, while producing allows him to focus on business. It’s clear that both endeavours have proved lucrative, as his estimated net worth is $350 million (£268m). 

Sly Stallone is one of the only actors to have starred in a box office number one in six consecutive decades. Since becoming a global superstar by starring in the Rambo and Rocky franchises, Stallone hasn't stopped. Per IMDb, he's racked up 100 acting credits and has 10 new projects in the pipeline. Therefore, it's hardly surprising that his estimated net worth is a staggering $400 million (£307m).

Mel Gibson became one of the most sought-after leading men of the 1980s after starring in Lethal Weapon. As well as appearing in a string of commercial hits, he's made money from producing and directing. In 1995, Braveheart, which he produced, directed, and starred in, earned him four Oscars, while The Passion of the Christ was also a hit. Despite a controversial personal life that stunted his career in the 2000s, Gibson is now thought to be worth $425 million (£326m).

Tom Cruise is like the Duracell bunny of action heroes, still doing his own high-octane stunts at 62 years old. He grew up poor in New York but is now worth an estimated $600 million (£460m), making him one of the richest actors in the world. Cruise made his breakthrough in Risky Business in 1983, before Top Gun made him a household name. The Mission: Impossible franchise in the 90s turned out to be seriously lucrative, and he's also excelled in more dramatic films such as Eyes Wide Shut. 

Before becoming a movie star, Austrian-born Arnold Schwarzenegger was a bodybuilder who competed in the Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia competitions. Despite his supposedly 'funny accent', Schwarzenegger's huge physique and onscreen presence landed him starring roles in Conan the Barbarian in 1982 and, more lucratively, the Terminator franchise. A host of other successful films followed, ranging from sci-fi favourite Total Recall to the more family-friendly Kindergarten Cop. Arnie later moved into politics and served as the Governor of California from 2003 to 2011. All that work clearly paid off; according to Forbes, he's now a billionaire. 

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