LOS ANGELES, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Actors Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, Vince Vaughn and Johnny Depp have been named Hollywood’s most profitable stars, the New York Daily News reported Tuesday.
The new Forbes.com payback list ranks actors based on the returns they offer studios for their sky-high salaries.
For example, the staggering $850 million gross of Damon's first two "Bourne" films means the nice-guy actor brings in about $29 for every dollar of his $26 million paycheck.
Following close behind the top earners at No. 5 is Jennifer Aniston, who brings in $17 for every dollar in her $14 million salary and who was married to Pitt and dated Vaughn.
At No. 6 is Pitt’s current love interest, Angelina Jolie, who earns $15 for every buck in her $20 million a picture paycheck.
Rounding out the top 10 are Renee Zellweger, Reese Witherspoon, Ben Stiller and Sandra Bullock.