October 7, 2008
Will Smith, Cameron Diaz among top paid actors in Hollywood
Actor Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith and family at the 'Hancock' premiere. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)
It's been a very good year for Will Smith. The "Hancock"
star banked $80 million - making him Hollywood's top money earner last year, according to a new ranking from Forbes.
Cameron Diaz made $50 million last year, ranking as Hollywood's top-earning female, the business publication reports.
Johnny Depp was No. 2, with a $72 million paycheck. Tied for third place were Eddie Murphy and Mike Myers, with $55 million each.
Leonardo DiCaprio, with $45 million, rounded out the top five.
And while "Atonement" leading lady Keira Knightley earned $32 million, and Jennifer Aniston pulled in $27 million, Forbes notes that men still make twice as much as women in Hollywood.
In terms of media personalities, Oprah Winfrey still owns the bank. Her earnings last year were a staggering $275 million.
As for other TV stars, Charlie Sheen was the top-earning male ($20 million), while " Grey's Anatomy" star Katherine Heigl made $13 million, making her the top-ranking female.
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