CANBERRA, A-lister Nicole Kidman has garnered a new accolade, and it sure isn’t one to be proud of.
The Australian actress Kidman has been named the most overpaid celebrity in Hollywood in the second annual list of least bankable stars by Forbes magazine.
“Despite winning an Oscar for her performance in 2002’s 'The Hours', Kidman has become the most overpaid celebrity in Hollywood,” said Forbes.
Her films are estimated to make US$1 for every dollar she was paid compared with US$8 eight years ago.
Her movie “The Invasion”, which she starred alongside Daniel Craig, even lost US$2.68 for every dollar she was paid. Kidman reportedly received a US$17 million paycheck for her role.
“Elektra” Jennifer Garner came second in the list, her movies earning US$3.60 for every dollar she was paid.
Kidman’s ex-husband Tom Cruise took the third position, his movies earning US$4 for every dollar he was paid. His recent film “Lions for Lambs” was a flop despite a stellar cast like Robert Redford and Meryl Streep.
Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Jim Carrey, Nicholas Cage, Drew Barrymore, Will Ferrell and Cate Blanchett rounded up the list of the top ten most overpaid celebrities.
Kidman replaces fellow Australian Russell Crowe who took the top spot last year. Crowe has shown much improvement, leaping to 18th on the list of actors worth their paychecks.
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