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Forbes.com Bankable Stars

Photos of the top ten movie stars who have been called the "most bankable" by Forbes.com.

WILL SMITH was voted the most bankable star in Hollywood in a survey of more than 150 industry professionals by Forbes.com. The site gave Smith a perfect score - 10 out of 10 - for his ability to attract audiences and financing for films. Forbes.com ranked more than 1,400 actors after the global survey. Who else filled out Forbes.com's top ten? Read on ...

2. (tie) ANGELINA JOLIE and BRAD PITT: The power couple each scored a 9.8, which tied them with two other actors. They are each nominated for an Oscar this year - Jolie for "Changeling" and Pitt for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."

2. (tie) LEONARDO DiCAPRIO: The thrice-Oscar-nominated actor is best known for his roles in "Titanic," "The Departed," and "Blood Diamond."

Johnny Depp, for Movie Actor.

6. TOM HANKS: The two-time Oscar winner has a long Hollywood resume that includes "Saving Private Ryan," "The DaVinci Code" and "Toy Story."

7. GEORGE CLOONEY: Won an Oscar in 2006 for "Syriana." His resume includes the "Oceans Eleven" franchise and "Michael Clayton."

8. DENZEL WASHINGTON: The two-time Oscar winner has played the heavy in such films as "Inside Man" and "American Gangster."

9. MATT DAMON: Another "Oceans Eleven" star, he's better known for his "Bourne" trilogy, and his Oscar-winning screenplay and starring role in "Good Will Hunting."

10. JACK NICHOLSON: The three-time Oscar winner has Hollywood hits going back to the 1960s. Just to name a few: "The Departed," "A Few Good Men," "The Shining" and "Chinatown."

11-20. Who else made the list? In descending order: Julia Roberts, Adam Sandler, Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe, Will Farrell, Meryl Streep, Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Jim Carrey and Clint Eastwood.

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WILL SMITH was voted the most bankable star in Hollywood in a survey of more than 150 industry professionals by Forbes.com. The site gave Smith a perfect score - 10 out of 10 - for his ability to attract audiences and financing for films. Forbes.com ranked more than 1,400 actors after the global survey. Who else filled out Forbes.com's top ten? Read on ...

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