Nicole Kidman tops the list of female actresses who have been dubbed Hollywood's most overpaid stars. The list, compiled by Forbes business magazine, is conprised of actors whose paychecks fail to reflect their box office performance. Kidman and Russell Crowe are singled out as the "least deserving of their massive salaries".
Kidman was paid an estimated $15 million for her role in this month's release The Golden Compass. The film was reportedly made on a budget of $200 million but only grossed $26 million during its first week of release in the U.S.
American Gangster star Crowe was named the worst earner on the list with films including Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World, and Cinderella Man which only earning the studios $5 for every $1 of Crowe's salary.
