The television and film industries have long been separated by a significant gap one that took years to bridge yet key differences still remain. From the struggle of artists to the fees they command the two worlds are traditionally operated on different scales. However times are changing and television is no longer overshadowed by cinema. In fact some TV actors are earning more than even the biggest film stars. If youre wondering who holds the title of the highest-paid TV celebrity in the world let us reveal the name. Last year Forbes revealed its list of the highest-paid actors in the world. While familiar names dominated the top spots including Dwayne Johnson securing the Number 1 position followed by Ryan Reynolds at Number 2. However there were some unexpected entries in the top 20. One of the biggest surprises were at Number 11 was Mariska Hargitay who emerged as the highest-paid TV star in the world.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Law & Order (@nbclawandorder) The 61-year-old has starred in Law and Order: Special Victims Unit the longest-running American primetime drama for impressive 26 years. According to Forbes Hargitay earned $25 million net (Rs 2.48 lakh crore) in 2024 becoming the highest-paid TV star. According to Forbes the actress has earned this staggering amount through her superhit TV show Law & Order. She has done 550 episodes for 20 years and reportedly charges $750000 per episode.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Law & Order (@nbclawandorder) Mariska has surpassed other Hollywood stars in the list including Jason Statham ($24 million) Mark Wahlberg and Matt Damon (both $23 million) and Jake Gyllenhaal ($22 million). Even biggest movie stars like Marvels Scarlett Johansson ($21 million) DCUs John Cena ($23 million) and Tom Cruise ($15 million) are below her.