Will Smith most bankable star
Will Smith is the most
bankable film star in the world, according to a new survey by
Forbes.com.
The
financial magazine’s website awarded the Hancock star a
perfect 10 in its latest celebrity monitor, based on factors such as
previous box office success, appeal to different demographics and
ability to acquire financing for a film, reports contactmusic.com.
Following Smith as runners-up in the list are celebrities Johnny Depp,
Leonardo DiCaprio and Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie,
in that order. "(Smith) 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," said John Burman, special projects
director for Forbes Media. "I think people just like watching him
on screen," he added.
Smith’s films have
grossed more than $5.2 billion globally, with his biggest box office
success being 1996 film Independence Day.
Other stars featured in
the top 10 included Tom Hanks, George Clooney, Denzel Washington and
Matt Damon. — IANS
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