Forbes annual list of the top 10 most overpaid actors in Hollywood places comedian Adam Sandlerat the top spot for the second year in a row.
Forbes’ analysts examine the last three movies the actor was in and compare those combined grosses with his or her combined paycheck, generating an investment return figure for each star.
Sandler returned about $3.20 for each dollar he was paid, a result of his recent comedies that have failed to perform at the box office, such as his rom-com with Drew Barrymore, “Blended.”
Close behind Sandler is Johnny Depp, who returns $4.10 per dollar paid. Though Depp has ridden hit blockbusters such as the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise and “Alice in Wonderland” to box office (and bank account) success, audiences hesitated to shell out for gambles such as “Transcendence,” earning him the No. 2 spot.
Rounding out the top three is Ben Stiller, returning $4.80 per dollar paid. Stiller has proven his profitability over the years, but missteps such as “Tower Heist” and “The Watch” were tough to overcome in this formula.
Top Ten
1. Adam Sandler: returns $3.20 for every $1 paid.
2. Johnny Depp: returns $4.10 for every $1 paid.
3. Ben Stiller: returns $4.80 for every $1 paid.
4. Ryan Reynolds: returns $4.90 for every $1 paid.
5. Tom Hanks: returns $5.20 for every $1 paid.
6. Will Ferrell: returns $6.60 for every $1 paid.
7. Channing Tatum: returns $6.70 for every $1 paid.
8. Denzel Washington: returns $6.90 for every $1 paid.
Movie Stars: Overpaid Actors–Adam Sandler, Johnny Depp
Forbes annual list of the top 10 most overpaid actors in Hollywood places comedian Adam Sandler at the top spot for the second year in a row.
Forbes’ analysts examine the last three movies the actor was in and compare those combined grosses with his or her combined paycheck, generating an investment return figure for each star.
Sandler returned about $3.20 for each dollar he was paid, a result of his recent comedies that have failed to perform at the box office, such as his rom-com with Drew Barrymore, “Blended.”
Close behind Sandler is Johnny Depp, who returns $4.10 per dollar paid. Though Depp has ridden hit blockbusters such as the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise and “Alice in Wonderland” to box office (and bank account) success, audiences hesitated to shell out for gambles such as “Transcendence,” earning him the No. 2 spot.
Rounding out the top three is Ben Stiller, returning $4.80 per dollar paid. Stiller has proven his profitability over the years, but missteps such as “Tower Heist” and “The Watch” were tough to overcome in this formula.
Top Ten
1. Adam Sandler: returns $3.20 for every $1 paid.
2. Johnny Depp: returns $4.10 for every $1 paid.
3. Ben Stiller: returns $4.80 for every $1 paid.
4. Ryan Reynolds: returns $4.90 for every $1 paid.
5. Tom Hanks: returns $5.20 for every $1 paid.
6. Will Ferrell: returns $6.60 for every $1 paid.
7. Channing Tatum: returns $6.70 for every $1 paid.
8. Denzel Washington: returns $6.90 for every $1 paid.
9. Sandra Bullock: returns $9 for every $1 paid.
10. Ben Affleck: returns $9.37 for every $1 paid.