Russell Crowe was named the most overpaid star by the Forbes Magazine.

The "Gladiator" star reportedly only makes $5 for the studio for every dollar he's paid. The magazine is quick to point out, however, that this does not include his latest film "American Gangster," which has done well in the worldwide box office with DVD sales yet to come.

Here's the remainder of the Payback list:

2. Nicole Kidman: This Oscar winner earning about $15 million for "The Golden Compass," which took in just $26 million nationally and $55 million internationally last weekend.

3. Jim Carrey: He's the first of several funny men on this list, earning $20 million per film. Like Kidman, he averages $8 of gross income.

4. Will Ferrell: Same as Carrey.

5. Jennifer Lopez: She claims a $14 million paycheck and gets the studio $9 of gross income.

6. Adam Sandler: Only $9 on the dollar as well.

7. Cameron Diaz: This "Charlie's Angel" couldn't go full throttle with films like "In Her Shoes" and "Holiday." For every dollar she got, the studio got $9.

8. Denzel Washington: A tenner for every dollar he makes. At least this Oscar winner also has "American Gangster" doing well so he can see his payback rise the following year.

9. Will Smith: The former Fresh Prince of Bel-Air also averages $10 of gross income for every dollar he gets.

10. Tom Cruise: It looks like this "Mission: Impossible" star has lots to make up for after his "Lions for Lambs" only earned $45 million. For every dollar he gets paid, he returns
 $11 in gross income.



Publication date: 17 December 2007   

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