The biggest stars of Hollywood and Bollywood don't just make their fortunes by appearing in movies and TV shows. 

This savvy bunch use their fame to boost their income in other ways. Brand deals, endorsements, and directing are just some of the ways the screen stars on our list have significantly boosted their net worths.

Starting from a threshold of $300 million (£238m), read on to find out who today's richest actors and actresses really are – and discover the stories behind the fortunes of the surprise names at the top of the list. 

All dollar values in US dollars