Will Smith has topped a list of Hollywood's Highest Paid Actors. The "Hancock" actor - who has made 80 million U.S. dollars in the last year - became the first ever actor to have eight consecutive movies break the 100-million-dollar mark at the box office.
Cast member Will Smith kisses the hand of Tatyana Ali at the movie premiere of "Hancock" at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California June 30, 2008. Will Smith has topped a list of Hollywood's Highest Paid Actors.His earnings caused him to shoot to the top of Forbes magazine's list, ahead of "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" star Johnny Depp who earned 72 million dollars.
Eddie Murphy and Mike Myers came joint third with earnings of 55 million dollars each, and "Blood Diamond" star Leonardo DiCaprio rounded off the top five after making 45 million dollars last year.
"Die Hard 4.0" actor Bruce Willis proves he still has the potential to be a huge box office star, after coming sixth in the list with earnings of 41 million dollars. He was closely followed by comedian Ben Stiller and "National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets" star Nicolas Cage, who made 40 million dollars and 31 million dollars respectively. The top ten was rounded off by "Old School" funnyman Will Ferrell, who earned 31 million dollars, and Adam Sandler with earnings of 30 million dollars.
The list was compiled by looking at the actors' earnings from June 1, 2007 to June 1, 2008.
Forbes' magazine Hollywood's Highest Paid Actors, full list:
1. Will Smith - 80 million dollars
2. Johnny Depp - 72 million dollars
3. Eddie Murphy - 55 million dollars
4. Mike Myers - 55 million dollars
5. Leonardo DiCaprio - 45 million dollars
6. Bruce Willis - 41 million dollars
7. Ben Stiller - 40 million dollars
8. Nicolas Cage - 31 million dollars
9. Will Ferrell - 31 million dollars
10. Adam Sandler - 30 million dollars
Cast member Will Smith (R) greets fans as he arrives at the movie premiere of "Hancock" at Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California June 30, 2008. The movie opens in the U.S. on July 2.
Actress Jada Pinkett Smith (R) poses with a fan at the movie premiere of "Hancock" at Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California June 30, 2008.
Cast member Ben Stiller, who gives voice to Alex, poses with character Alex the lion at the premiere of "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" at the Mann Village theatre in Westwood, California October 26, 2008. The movie opens in the U.S. on November 7.
Singer Fergie poses at the premiere of "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" at the Mann Village theatre in Westwood, California October 26, 2008. The movie opens in the U.S. on November 7.
Cast member David Schwimmer (C), who gives voice to Melman, poses with characters from the movie at the premiere of "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" at the Mann Village theatre in Westwood, California October 26, 2008. The movie opens in the U.S. on November 7.
Actress Christine Taylor poses at the premiere of "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" at the Mann Village theatre in Westwood, California October 26, 2008. The movie opens in the U.S. on November 7.
Cast member Ben Stiller, who gives voice to Alex, poses with his wife Christine Taylor at the premiere of "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" at the Mann Village theatre in Westwood, California October 26, 2008. The movie opens in the U.S. on November 7.
Cast member Chris Rock (R), who gives voice to Marty, and co-star Jada Pinkett Smith, who gives voice to Gloria, pose next to the character Alex the lion at the premiere of "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" at the Mann Village theatre in Westwood, California October 26, 2008. The movie opens in the U.S. on November 7.
Cast member David Schwimmer, who gives voice to Melman, poses with actress Zoe Buckman at the premiere of "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" at the Mann Village theatre in Westwood, California October 26, 2008. The movie opens in the U.S. on November 7.
