In its latest issue, Hollywood Reporter has listed the top ten actresses, in terms of pay cheques. Here's a rediff.com ready reckoner on the most in-demand ladies:
10.Jennifer Aniston
Born: February 11, 1969
What she gets: $9 million
What for: Along Came Polly (2004), Bruce Almighty (2003), Rock Star (2001), The Object of My Affection (1998) and Picture Perfect (1997). And hey, even if the movies don't work as well, we'll never forget her, thanks to her role of Rachel Green in Friends.
9.Charlize Theron
Born: August 7, 1975
What she gets: $10 million
What for: Monster (2003), Waking Up in Reno (2002), Sweet November (2001), Reindeer Games (2000), and The Cider House Rules (1999). She gets our vote for playing the serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster .
8.Jodie Foster
Born: November 19, 1962
What she gets: $10 to $12 million per film
What for: Flightplan (2005), Panic Room (2002), Sommersby (1993), The Silence Of The Lambs (1991) and Taxi Driver (1976). Always dependable, which is what counts.
7.Cameron Diaz
Born: August 30, 1972
What she gets: $10 to $15 million per film
What for: Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003), Gangs Of New York (2002), Charlie's Angels (2000), There's Something About Mary (1998), My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) and her first big hit, The Mask (1994). Watch her dance with Jim Carrey, and you'll know why.
6.Angelina Jolie
Born: June 4, 1975
What she gets: $10 to $15 million per film
What for: Mr & Mrs Smith (2005), Alexander (2004), Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), Gone In Sixty Seconds (2000), Girl, Interrupted (1999) and The Bone Collector (1999). And yes, she's got Brad Pitt too!
5.Renee Zellweger
Born: April 25, 1969
What she gets: $10 to $15 million per film
What for: Apart from her obvious talent, there's Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004), Cold Mountain (2003), Chicago (2002), Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) and Jerry Maguire (1996). Who can resist her, really?
4.Drew Barrymore
Born: February 22, 1975
What she gets: $15 million per film
What for: Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003), Confessions Of a Dangerous Mind (2002), Charlie's Angels (2000), The Wedding Singer (1998), Poison Ivy (1992). We give it to her for being around since 1982's ET the Extra-Terrestrial .
3.Reese Witherspoon
Born: March 22, 1976
What she gets: $15 million per film
What for: Walk The Line (2005), Legally Blonde (2001), American Psycho (2000) and Cruel Intentions (1999). Plus, she has the kind of girly smile that makes audiences sigh.
2.Nicole Kidman
Born: June 20, 1967
What she gets: $16 to $17 million per film
What for: Past successes like Cold Mountain (2003), The Hours (2002), The Others (2001), Moulin Rouge! (2001), Days of Thunder (1990), and a whole lot more. Risky roles, but all played to perfection.
1.Julia Roberts
Born: October 28, 1967
What she gets: $20 million per film
What for: Past successes like Ocean's Eleven (2001), Erin Brockovich (2000), Runaway Bride (1999), Notting Hill (1999), Stepmom (1998), My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) and, of course, Pretty Woman (1990). In fact, she deserves it for Erin Brockovich and Pretty Woman alone.
