When it comes to investing in Hollywood stars, who is going to give studios the biggest return for their money? That’s the question answered by an interesting new survey from Forbes. A few things to keep in mind as you peruse their findings: Forbes looked at the last three non-animation movies of the 40 highest-earning actors in Hollywood, and the total compensation number includes both upfront and backend pay (ie, money made from DVD sales). The end result? A top five that’s dominated by young actors who have starred in some of the biggest franchises of the decade — and Anne Hathaway. Click through to find out who else made their list.
1. Kristen Stewart ($55.83 made for every $1 paid)
2. Anne Hathaway ($45.67 made for every $1 paid)
3. Robert Pattinson ($39.43 made for every $1 paid)
4. Daniel Radcliffe ($34.24 made for every $1 paid)
5. Shia LaBeouf ($29.40 made for every $1 paid)
6. Robert Downey Jr. ($18.74 made for every $1 paid)
7. Matt Damon ($15.83 made for every $1 paid)
8. Cate Blanchett ($15.17 made for every $1 paid)
9. Meryl Streep ($13.54 made for every $1 paid)
10. Johnny Depp ($12.48 made for every $1 paid)