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Which Actors Earn Their Paycheck?
According to Forbes' first-ever list of Ultimate Star Payback, the movie stars who deliver the best bang for the buck aren't the industry's top earners. Here's a look.
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Matt Damon
Since his debut in 'Good Will Hunting' (1997), for which he and pal Ben Affleck scored screenplay Oscars, Damon has emerged as an unlikely action hero -- earning the most return per paycheck.
For each dollar he got paid, Matt Damon's movies averaged $29 of gross income.
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Jennifer Aniston
Though critics panned her star-turn efforts in 'Derailed' and 'Rumor Has It,' the former 'Friend' proved her marketability as a leading lady in last year's 'The Break-Up,' which grossed an estimated $288 million in worldwide box office receipts ...
For each dollar she got paid, Jennifer Aniston movies averaged $17 of gross income.
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Angelina Jolie
The screen siren has a decidedly spotty box office track record. (Her most recent effort, 'A Mighty Heart,' was a mighty dud.)
For each dollar she got paid, Angelina Jolie movies averaged $15 of gross income.
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Russell Crowe
The Oscar-winning actor may woo the critics, but he's a tough sell with the fans and last place in box office returns. The Aussie's last three flicks -- 'A Good Year,' 'Cinderella Man' and 'Master and Commander' -- were big box office disappointments ...
For each dollar he got paid, Russell Crowe movies averaged $5 of gross income.
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Denzel Washington
Despite his reportedly high asking price of $20 million, the two-time Oscar winner hasn't broken the $200 million worldwide box office mark since 'Philadelphia' in 1993.
For each dollar he got paid, Denzel Washington movies averaged $10 of gross income.
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Hollywood Bad Girls
Though they monopolize the tabloids, Hollywood's crop of hard-partying starlets are suffering career hangovers.
Who's in need of a good-girl makeover?
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Billionaire Bachelors
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World's Richest People
Forbes' 21st annual list of the wealthiest people on the planet spans industries and continents, and they inspire would-be newcomers to the billionaires' club. Who makes the list this year?
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