Forbes.com names Smith Hollywood's most bankable star

NEW YORK (AP) — Will Smith was voted the most bankable star in Hollywood in a survey of industry professionals by Forbes.com.

The financial magazine’s web site gives the actor a score of 10 out of 10 for his bankability in its first “star currency” list, compiled by surveying more than 150 industry professionals.

Following Smith on the list are Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio, who all tied for second with a score of 9.89. Tom Hanks, George Clooney, Denzel Washington, Matt Damon and Jack Nicholson round out the Top 10.

Smith’s superior box-office clout has been long established. He’s known for “owning” the July Fourth weekend box office with films such as Independence Day and Men in Black.

The 40-year-old actor recently topped the annual poll by Quigley Publishing Co., which has surveyed movie exhibitors since 1932 on which stars generate the most box-office revenue.

The Forbes survey, which acknowledged that it was “subjective,” also took into account a star’s ability to attract financing for a project.

Smith’s latest film, Seven Pounds, received terrible reviews, but still earned $70-M at the domestic box office. His summer superhero blockbuster Hancock grossed $228-M.