Highest Grossing Stars in Rom-Com Movies:
Romantic-Comedies is perhaps one of the most popular genres out there because love is the strongest emotion and everyone wants to feel what it is like to have fun with the one you love the most in the world. Rom-Coms are relatable and often end on a Happy note and that is why fans love them.
#10: Patrick Dempsey
No. of Rom-Com Movies: 5
Worldwide Box Office: $795 million
Average Box Office: $159 million
Best Known Romantic-Comedies Movies: Made of Honor, Can’t Buy me love, Valentine’s Day, Loverboy
Patrick Dempsey is famous for playing the funny and shy guy. He has been a part of many blockbusters but he gained a lot of fame through his role in the show Grey’s Anatomy and also earned the nickname “Dr. McDreamy”
#9: Sandra Bullock
No. of Rom-Com Movies: 7
Worldwide Box Office: $841 million
Average Box Office: $120 million
Best Known Romantic-Comedies Movies: Two Weeks Notice, Forces of Nature, Love Potion No. 9, Two If by Sea
Sandra Bullock has been a fan favorite since the very beginning and fans just adore her. She has been in a lot of romcoms and she has delivered a solid performance in all of them.
#8: Drew Barrymore
No. of Rom-Com Movies: 7
Worldwide Box Office: $874 million
Average Box Office: $125 million
Best Known Rom-Com Movies: 50 First Dates, Blended, How to be Single
Drew Barrymore has been in the industry since she was just 9 months old and she reinforced her place in the industry after struggling for several years.
#7: Richard Gere
No. of Rom-Com Movies: 4
Worldwide Box Office: $884 million
Average Box Office: $221 million
Best Known Rom-Com Movies: Pretty Woman, Runaway Bride, Shall We Dance?
Richard Gere is one of the most charismatic actors in the industry and he used his charm to pave his way in the industry and made a very big name for himself.
#6: Katherine Heigl
No. of Rom-Com Movies: 7
Worldwide Box Office: $886 million
Average Box Office: $126 million
Best Known Rom-Com Movies: The Ugly Truth, 27 Dresses, Knocked Up, My Father the Hero
Katherine Heigl caught the eye of the fans with her endearing performance in the show Grey’s Anatomy and thanks to this show her career skyrocketed and made her a movie star.
#5: Renee Zellweger
No. of Rom-Com Movies: 7
Worldwide Box Office: $895 million
Average Box Office: $128 million
Best Known Rom-Com Movies: Bridget Jones’s Diary, Down With Love, Me Myself & Irene
Renee Zellweger is widely known for the movie ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ and she is also known for her versatility. She even proved herself to be a Rom-com giant which no one could have predicted.
#4: Cameron Diaz
No. of Rom-Com Movies: 5
Worldwide Box Office: $945 million
Average Box Office: $189 million
Best Known Rom-Com Movies: Bad Teacher, Sex Tape, The Other Woman
The model turned actress Cameron Diaz is known for her quirky and funny roles and no one had heard anything about her till her debut opposite Jim Carrey in The Mask. She made sure that no one forgets her after that.
#3: Jennifer Aniston
No. of Rom-Com Movies: $1.040 Billion
Worldwide Box Office: 10
Average Box Office: $104 million
Best Known Rom-Com Movies: Bruce Almighty, Just Go With It, Along Came Polly, The Switch
Jennifer Aniston gained immense popularity from the sitcom FRIENDS and she converted that success into a fruitful movie career. Her influence on the public is still unbelievable.
#2: Hugh Grant
No. of Rom-Com Movies: 7
Worldwide Box Office: $1.282 Billion
Average Box Office: $183 million
Best Known Rom-Com Movies: Two Weeks Notice, Nine Months, The Rewrite, Mickey Blue Eyes
Although Hugh Grant’s personal life was hit by some big controversies, no one can deny his acting prowess. He has been a part of many iconic movies and he is just a natural.
#1: Julia Roberts
No. of Rom-Com Movies: 8
Worldwide Box Office: $1.660 Billion
Average Box Office: $207 million
Best Known Romantic-Comedies Movies: Pretty Woman, Valentine’s Day, America’s Sweethearts
America’s Sweetheart, Julia Roberts is loved by each and every single movie lover. The Oscar Winner has proved she can carry any kind of role, be it drama or comedy, with absolute ease.
