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Hollywood's most bankable actresses

Last updated on: October 6, 2009 14:46 IST

Image: Naomi Watts
Photographs: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters

British-born actress Naomi Watts has been named by Forbes magazine as the Hollywood actress who gives the best return on the money she is paid.

The 41-year-old star's last three films made 44 dollars for every 1 dollar she was paid to appear.

To make the list, the esteemed magazine analyzed the salaries and box office returns of the top 100 female stars in Hollywood.

The worldwide success of King Kong in 2005, and last year's well-received The International, helped Watts to beat actresses who receive fatter cheques such as Julia Roberts and Angelina Jolie.

The amount the films made was then compared to the amount of money the actress cost to give a "return on investment" (ROI), reports The Telegraph.

Jennifer Connelly

Image: Jennifer Connelly
Photographs: Jim Ruymen/Reuters

Jennifer Connelly was the second most bankable actress, as for every dollar she earned her films took in 41 dollars.

Rachel McAdams

Image: Rachel McAdams
Photographs: Fred Prouser/Reuters

Canadian actress Rachel McAdams was third earning 30 dollars for every 1 dollar she was paid to appear.

Natalie Portman

Image: Natalie Portman
Photographs: Jean-Paul Pelissier/Reuters

Trailing behind McAdams is Natalie Portman whose ROI is 44 dollars.

Meryl Streep

Image: Meryl Streep
Photographs: Fred Prouser/Reuters

Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep raked in the moolah with an ROI of 27 dollars.

Jennifer Aniston

Image: Jennifer Aniston
Photographs: Fred Prouser/Reuters

Un-lucky in love Jennifer Aniston is not so unlucky when it comes to money. The Friends' star ROI is 26 dollars.

Halle Berry

Image: Halle Berry
Photographs: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters

Halle Berry has got both the looks and the moolah. She rakes in 23 dollars for her efforts.

Cate Blanchett

Image: Cate Blanchett
Photographs: Anthony Harvey/Reuters

Playing a queen does become Cate Blanchett whose ROI stands at 23 dollars.

Anne Hathaway

Image: Anne Hathaway
Photographs: Lucas Jackson/Reuters

Anne Hathaway sure has come a long way since her Princess Diaries days. An ROI of 23 and an Oscar nomination for Rachel Getting Married is just the tip of the iceberg for this talented actress.

Hilary Swank

Image: Hilary Swank
Photographs: Christian Hartmann/Reuters

The enormously talented Hilary Swank wraps up the top 10 with an ROI of 23 dollars.

Source: ANI