Will Smith Tops Hollywood Power List

The star of Men In Black and Independence Day topped the Forbes Star Currency list, which measures actors’ financial clout.

The data was based not just on box office success but also on a star’s ability to attract financing and guarantee cinema distribution for a project, and whether or not their presence "significantly drives box office performance."

"Will Smith stands alone as the only actor to score a perfect 10 among industry voters in the Star Currency survey," the magazine said.

The 40-year-old star’s films have made $5,239,409,825 (£3,615,342,000) at the worldwide box office. In the US, eight of his movies have debuted in the number one slot at the box office.

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February 13, 2009