Thursday, 24 July 2008

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Will Smith is best paid actor in Hollywood

Hancock star tops rich list with £40million earnings

Will Smith beat Jonny Depp and Eddie Murphy

Will Smith made a staggering £40million last year – making him the highest paid actor in Hollywood.

The actor, 39 – who stars in new film Hancock - topped the poll, beating Johnny Depp, 45, into second with £36million.

Eddie Murphy, 47, and Mike Myers, 45, came joint third with £27.5million each.

And Leonardo DiCaprio, 33, rounded off the top 5 by raking in £22.5million in the last 12 months.

Cameron Diaz, 35, who earned £25million last year, topped the female poll.

Top 5 Best paid actors:

1. Will Smith - £40million

2. Johnny Depp - £36million

3. Eddie Murphy and Mike Myers - £27.5million

5. Leonardo DiCaprio - £22.5million

Top 5 Best paid actresses:

1. Cameron Diaz - £25million

2. Keira Knightley - £16million

3. Jennifer Aniston - £13.5million

4. Reese Witherspoon - £12.5million

5. Gwyneth Paltrow - £12.5million

Alison Adey