Hollywood's Most Overpaid Movie Stars

gone-hollywood.com - 10th Sep 2008

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Hugh Jackman: One of the most anticipated movies of the upcoming fall season is “Australia,” Baz Luhrmann’s epic mash note to his home country, which stars Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman as Outback lovers. Kidman, more than anyone, is likely hoping it’s a hit. Despite winning an Oscar for her performance in 2002’s “The Hours,” Kidman has become the most overpaid celebrity in Hollywood. Forbes looked at each star’s last three films that opened wide before Jan. 1 (in order to give each film time for a DVD release). They didn’t count animated movies, supporting roles or anyone consistently earning under $5 million per movie. Nicole Kidman Kidman has an Oscar and earns $15 million paydays, but she&# Read full story at gone-hollywood.com

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