Will Smith Hollywood's most bankable star according to new poll

Will Smith is Hollywood’s Most Bankable Star, according to a new poll.

The actor, 40, beat Johnny Depp, 45, and Leonardo DiCaprio, 34, in the Forbes Star Currency list.

‘He has shown, time and again, that, in today's world, regardless of the material, people want to watch Will Smith,’ says the US business magazine.

'He is cross-genre and proved it multiple times.'

The list has been compiled using box office receipts, critical reception and the actor's ability to attract financing.

Angelina Jolie, 33, is the highest ranked actress at No 4 - one ahead of partner Brad Pitt, 45.

Keira Knightley, 23, was the youngest woman on the list, in 42nd place.

Top 20 of Forbes Star Currency list:

1 Will Smith

2 Johnny Depp

3 Leonardo DiCaprio

4 Angelina Jolie

5 Brad Pitt

6 Tom Hanks

7 George Clooney

8 Denzel Washington

9 Matt Damon

10 Jack Nicholson

11 Julia Roberts

12 Adam Sandler

13 Tom Cruise

14 Russell Crowe

15 Will Ferrell

16 Meryl Streep

17 Robert De Niro

18 Ben Stiller

19 Jim Carrey

20 Clint Eastwood

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Most Bankable star Will Smith

Will Smith has been named the most bankable star in Hollywood.

The 'Seven Pounds' actor topped Forbes.com's Star Currency list, which ranks stars according to their financial power at the box office.

Forbes said: "Will Smith stands alone as the only actor to score a perfect 10 among industry voters in the Star Currency survey."

John Burman, of Forbes Media, has praised Will's acting talents, saying: "He can move from doing the pop film to an 'Ali' to a 'Seven Pounds' to 'The Pursuit of Happyness', so he's able to play in all worlds and I think people just like watching him on screen."
Will's last eight films have all opened at number one in the US box office, and worldwide his three top-grossing films alone have made more than $2 billion.

Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Angelina Jolie all tied for second place in the survey, with a star currency score of 9.89.

Factors used to determine stars' currency ratings included the box office success of their films, the ability to attract financing for a project and their appeal to different audience demographics.
The results are based on surveys of 150 movie professionals including directors and producers, who were asked to rate over 1,400 actors.Other stars in the top 20 include Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jack Nicholson and Matt Damon.List of Forbes.com's top 10 actors rated by Star Currency:1 - Will Smith, Star Currency: 102 - Johnny Depp, Star Currency: 9.892 - Leonardo DiCaprio, Star Currency: 9.892 - Brad Pitt, Star Currency: 9.892 - Angelina Jolie, Star Currency: 9.896 - Tom Hanks, Star Currency: 9.877 - George Clooney, Star Currency: 9.818 - Denzel Washington, Star Currency: 9.769 - Matt Damon, Star Currency: 9.6910 - Jack Nicholson, Star Currency: 9.68

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Forbes: Top Rich Celeb Couples

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie may be the world's most famous couple, but they only hit number 5 among wealthy celebrity couples, Forbes' senior editor, Matthew Miller tells Harry Smith.


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Will Smith's wife advice

Will Smith's wife Jada gave him advice before he shot a sex scene in new movie 'Seven Pounds'.

The married actor - who plays an IRS agent who changes the lives of seven strangers in the new film - found it difficult to cope with the saucy scene and so turned to his spouse for tips.

He revealed: "Jada said, 'Listen, I know you're uncomfortable, but you better not embarrass me.' She said, 'When you do that love scene, you better show 'em what you're working with!' "

Will - who raises three children with wife Jada Pinkett Smith - added he couldn't believe he was in bed with Rosario for the scene, and struggled to maintain his composure.

He added: "I think women, they can kind of separate stuff. But for me, I'm lying in the bed with Rosario Dawson. It was throwing me off a little bit!

"My grandmother was really firm about how men are supposed to treat women, so for me, my worst nightmare is for an actress to feel like I'm taking this opportunity to get a little quickie feel - you know, some legal cheating going on!"

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Jada Pinkett Smith: Actress enjoys time away from her family

Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed how she finds time for herself despite juggling a busy career and home life.

The actress believes it’s important to have time alone away from her husband and kids.

‘I make sure I get jobs so that I can go away and have promotional tours and find an excuse to be alone,’ she tells People.

Jada, 39, has 2 children – Jaden, 10, and Willow, 8 today – with actor husband Will Smith.

‘I have a tight-knit family, we love each other, so we do whatever we need to make it work.’

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Jada Pinkett and Will Smith: "The Women" premiere in Westwood

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Will Smith: Physically fit is the key to 'happiness'

Will Smith thinks being physically fit is the key to happiness.

The actor - who had to get in great shape for a number of film roles, including 'I Am Legend' and 'Ali' - thinks a healthy body equals a healthy mind.

He said: "I feel like everything in my life depends on physical conditioning. I love eating sweets and everything, but I think the quality of my parenting, the quality of my relationship with my wife - it is all based on being on great physical condition.

"I believe it's the beginning of finding true happiness."

Meanwhile, Will is to star in a prequel to 'I Am Legend'.

Director Francis Lawrence has confirmed the 'Men in Black' actor will reprise his role as Robert Neville - though he admits they haven't yet worked out a plot yet.

Francis said: "Absolutely, we're actually trying to crack a second movie. We're trying to figure out some ideas for it, but yes, it would be a prequel."

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Will Smith and Cameron Diaz Named Best-Paid Actors

Will Smith may not be the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air anymore, but he’s the king of cash at the box office.

The Hancock star brought in $80 million in 2007—making him the best paid actor in Hollywood—according to a new ranking from Forbes magazine.

Women in Hollywood aren’t doing too shabbily either. Cameron Diaz came in second place among females on the list, raking in $50 million last year.

Smith wasn’t the only man to bring home the bacon: Johnny Depp nabbed the No. 2 spot with a $72 million paycheck. Comedians Eddie Murphy and Mike Myers laughed all the way to the bank by raking in $55 million last year. The two tied for third place on the publication’s list.

Atonement leading lady Keira Knightley earned $32 million, and Jennifer Aniston pulled in $27 million, Forbes reports. Although they’re certainly not hurting, these actresses still only make half as much as men in Hollywood, the business magazine notes.

In terms of media personalities, Oprah Winfrey is still the queen of all media. Her earnings last year totaled $275 million.

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Will Smith: I'll tell my wife if I need to have sex with someone else

Will Smith reckons it’s healthy to fancy other people when you're married and has no qualms telling his wife when he does.

The actor – who tied the knot with Jada Pinkett Smith 11 years ago –is determined to be honest about how he feels.

‘Our perspective is, you don’t avoid what’s natural and you’re going to be attracted to people,’ Will explains.

‘So sometimes we have the discussion: “Wow, this or that girl is freaking gorgeous”. I’m not going to say anything to my buddies that’s any different than what I say to my wife.’

And Will, 39, reckons he'll tell Jada - and she'll tell him - if they need to have sex with others.

Each will say: 'I’m not going to do it if you don’t approve of it,’ he says.

But Will's not sure what he'd do if Jada, 38, confides that she does want to take a lover.

‘I don’t know how I’d feel,’ he confesses. ‘But I know I would react better than if I found out about it afterwards.’

The couple are mum and dad to son Jayden, 10, and daughter Willow, 8.

Will - who is currently starring in Hancock with Charlize Theron - is also dad to son Willard from his first marriage.

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Power Trio: Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith chatting with Chelsea Clinton

Continuing his whirlwind of social events, a dapper Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith chatted with Chelsea Clinton Thursday at the 10th Annual White Tie and Tiara Ball, a charity event for the Elton John Aids Foundation. The bash – held as Sir Elton's Old Windsor, England, home – raised more than $15 million.

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