It appears Reese Witherspoon is now the highest paid actress in Hollywood. We get the scoop from the legendary caves of Yahoo:
The 31-year-old Academy Award winner commands $15 million to $20 million a movie, placing her at the top of The Hollywood Reporter’s annual list of the highest-paid actresses. Angelina Jolie came in second with similar salary demands, though the animated “Beowulf” earned the 32-year-old actress far less — just $8 million. Cameron Diaz was third, with a $15 million-per-movie price tag. Nicole Kidman dropped to fourth place, two spots lower than last year, with an asking price of $10 million to $15 million a film.
Reese has beat a pretty impressive list of contenders. Finishing up the top ten were Renee Zellweger, Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts, Drew Barrymore, Jodie Foster and Halle Berry. I am shocked that her squeaky clean girl next door image was able to bring her to the summit of victory mountain. It appears that people still appreciate a wholesome gal (along with a smattering of whores).
Witherspoon was nothing short of extraordinary in Walk The Line, and she deserved to win the Oscar. When she first came onto the scene I was not interested in her as an actress, she seemed too happy and I found that off putting. Her natural cheer no longer offends me, and I respect her abilities as an actress. If someone has to be at the top of this list, I am content that it is her.
Do you guys think she should be the highest paid actress? If not – how would you write the checks?
