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Actress Natalie Portman named most bankable star

Natalie Portman arrives on the red carpet at the 84th Academy Awards at the Hollywood and Highlands Center in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on February 26, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

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Published: Dec. 27, 2012 at 9:08 AM

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman topped Forbes magazine's list of Hollywood's most bankable stars.

The "Black Swan" actress secured her No. 1 ranking by bringing in $42.70 at the box office for every dollar she is paid.

Coming in at No. 2 on the list is Kristen Stewart, followed by Shia LaBeouf at No. 3, Robert Pattinson at No. 4 and Daniel Radcliffe at No. 5.

Rounding out the top tier are Taylor Lautner at No. 6, Bradley Cooper at No. 7, Dwayne Johnson at No. 8, Amy Adams at No. 9 and Kevin James at No. 10.

Stewart, Pattinson and Lautner are the stars of the "Twilight" film franchise.

Topics: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Natalie Portman, Daniel Radcliffe, Dwayne Johnson, Amy Adams, Kevin James, Bradley Cooper, Shia LaBeouf

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