- Culture
- 08 Dec 16
The actor ranked the position for the second year in a row.
Johnny Depp topped Forbe's Most Overpaid Actor for the second year in a row.
Forbes estimated that Depp returned about $2.80 for each dollar he was paid. Depp last starred in Disney’s 'Alice Through the Looking Glass' generated just $300 million worldwide on a budget of $170 million.
The movie opened at the same time that the actor was issue with a restraining order after his wife Amber Heard alleged he had abused her.
To compile the rundown, Forbes looks at the last three films each actor starred in before June 2016, save animated films, movies where the actor appeared in an insignificant role, or movies that were released on fewer than 2,000 screens.
Will Smith ranks second with $5 for every dollar he was paid. His drama 'Concussion' grossed $48 million worldwide for Sony on a $35 million budget while 'Focus' generated $160 million in global box office on a $50 million budget.
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Channing Tatum is third on the list with $6 for every dollar he was paid. Even though 'Magic Mike XXL' grossed $120 million on a $15 million budget, his number was held down by 'Jupiter Ascending' with $183 million on a $175 million budget.
The entire top 10:
1. Johnny Depp, returns $2.80 for each $1 paid
2. Will Smith, returns $5 for each $1 paid
3. Channing Tatum, returns $6 for each $1 paid
4. Will Ferrell, returns $6.50 for each $1 paid
5. George Clooney, returns $6.70 for each $1 paid
6. Adam Sandler, returns $7.60 for each $1 paid
7. Mark Wahlberg, returns $9.20 for each $1 paid
8. Leonardo DiCaprio, returns $9.90 for each $1 paid
9. Julia Roberts, returns $10.80 for each $1 paid
10. Bradley Cooper, returns $12.10 for each $1 paid