42. Greta Garbo
Net worth: 50 million dollars* Year retired: 1941
Deceased: Where are they now?
Greta Garbo is a tragic actress who became famous for portraying somber and melancholic characters. She was known for her subtle and understated performances. They were enough to make her a Hollywood icon. She was at her peak in the 1930s and starred in films like Camilleand Grand Hotel.

Garbo was always trying to reinvent herself. She even appeared in two comedies, Ninotchka and Two-Faced Woman in the 1930s. She was known for her more serious roles. She retired from Hollywood after she had several disputes with MGM. She was not seen on screen after the 1940s.