THIRTEEN MOVIE STARS
WITH POSITIVE ROIs
WITH POSITIVE ROIs
According to Forbes.com, these are the movie stars who more than pay for themselves. The dollar amount next to each name indicates how much each of their movies makes per dollar of their salary.*
1) Vince Vaughan — $14.73
2) Tobey McGuire — $13.44
3) Julia Roberts — $13.19
4) Brad Pitt — $12.73
5) Naomi Watts & Matt Damon — each at $12.15
6) George Clooney — $11.56
7) Jennifer Aniston — $10.48
8) Hugh Jackman — $9.90
9) Ben Stiller — $9.50
10) Renne Zellweger — $9.49
11) Kate Winslet — $9.48
12) Reese Witherspoon — $8.91
13) Jodie Foster — $8.59
My favorite movie star, Bruce Willis, came in at #19 with a respectable $6.86 payback. From a purely financial aspect, the worst investment is currently Nicole Kidman at $1.01.
P.S. YES! Johnny Depp is in the Top 20! But this is Thursday Thirteen, not Thursday 20. Plus I think that after the success of the Pirates movies, his asking price went up, which naturally makes his ROI go down. My guess would be that next year, Vince Vaughan won't be #1. The studios look at this and say, "Vince is a bargain." I bet some around Vince look at this and say, "You're underpaid."
*Forbes determines how much a movie makes by adding worldwide theatrical box office and the first three months of DVD sales. These numbers represent three films in the last five years, so actors who don’t work that often weren't considered. To see exactly which movies included in the tabulation, click here.
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What an amazing bunch of ratios! Interesting.
ReplyDeleteInteresting to see Nicole Kidman so low. I've always felt she's overrated.
ReplyDeleteHmmmmmm, where's Johnny Depp? rofl
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huh. That's interesting isn't it? It seems like they make sooo much money.
ReplyDeleteThat's very interesting and a great idea.
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It shows that I don't get out enough when there are tow people on your list that I have never even heard of!
ReplyDeleteWow...interesting list. I wouldnt even think Vince Vaughan would have made the cut. Great list. Happy TT my friend:)
ReplyDeleteInteresting data I never would have thought of … but I’m with Hootin’ Anni … where’s Johnny Depp in this? Mine's up at Small Reflections ... almost wordlessly.
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Wow! Vince Vaughan tops the list? That's interesting. He's a funny guy, but I didn't think he would be most profitable!
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If I am reading this list correctly, it seems to reflect that (big surprise) female movie stars are grossly underpaid in relation to their male counterparts. As others mentioned, I am surprised that Johnny Depp isn't in the top 13. I would add the same thing about Denzel Washington. I'll have to check out the list in its entirety.
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I never thought about their earnings that way.
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Some of them are paid way too much!! Interesting numbers though.
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http://armyfamilyok.wordpress.com/2008/09/04/thursday-thirteen-the-13-most-beautiful-classic-movie-stars/
Some interesting numbers there. I was a little surprised by the top 13. Thought Ben Stiller would have been higher. Go figure.
ReplyDeleteVery cool list. I wouldn't have guessed. Happy TT!
ReplyDeleteThat was an interesting way to view actors salaries and if they are really worth their cost to the studio. I am also surprised at who is in the top 13 and who isn't. It's not always the most "popular" stars that bring in the most money.
ReplyDeleteMy TT is the 13 actors/tv personalities I'd like to have for my fantasy dinner/karaoke party. None of your money makers make my list, but then again mine are from tv (with a crossover or two!).
Happy TT!
Interesting. I'm surprised Nicole Kidman can make even that amount, she's a really poor actress imho. Happy TT
ReplyDeleteI had to Google Vince Vaughan, never heard of him or seen a movie... Good to see Brad is in the list! :)
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