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These Stars Are Worth Their Salt

They maximize studios' return on investment (and the top woman's not who you think)

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(Newser) – Want the biggest bang for your production buck? Forbes says not to look at the mega-celebs—the biggest return per dollar spent on a star's compensation belongs to some lesser lights in the Hollywood constellation.

  1. Matt Damon
  2. Brad Pitt
  3. Vince Vaughn
  4. Johnny Depp
  5. Jennifer Aniston

  1. Angelina Jolie
  2. Renée Zellweger
  3. Reese Witherspoon
  4. Ben Stiller
  5. Sandra Bullock

33rd Annual People's Choice Awards - Audience
33rd Annual People's Choice Awards - Audience   (Getty Images)
Actor Matt Damon talks with members of the media at the premiere of
Actor Matt Damon talks with members of the media at the premiere of "The Bourne Ultimatum" at the Harkins Theater Tuesday, July 31, 2007, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Ty Russell)   (Associated Press)
Actor Matt Damon poses as he arrives at the premiere of
Actor Matt Damon poses as he arrives at the premiere of "The Bourne Ultimatum" at the Harkins Theater, Tuesday, July 31, 2007 in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Ty Russell)   (Associated Press)
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