Hollywood's Top Money-Making $tar Is...
Will Smith.
The Hancock and Seven Pounds actor has been voted the top money-making movie star of 2008, knocking Johnny Depp out of the top spot in the Quigley Poll. Jada Pinkett Smith's husband is only the second African-American actor to top the poll in its 76 year history. Sidney Poitier placed first in 1968.
The Quigley Poll is an annual survey of motion theater owners and film buyers, which asks them to vote for the ten stars that they believe generated the most box-office revenue for their theaters during the year. Robert Downey Jr., Christian Bale, Shia LaBeouf and Harrison Ford rounded out the top five.
In addition to being a bankable actor, Will is also one of Hollywood's most charitable stars. As we reported in the Jan. 5 issue of Star, the Oscar nominated talent recently visited St. Louis Children's Hospital in Missouri and spent time with 12-year-old car accident victim John Bryer and some other patients.
"As a parent, the way he took the time to raise John's spirits — and those of all the children in the room — is something I'll never forget," John's father, Wiley Bryer, told Star. "He's a special guy!"
Are you a Will Smith fan? Think he should be the top money-making star? Weigh in.
READERS COMMENTS:
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The worst
-- Anonymous
Yes. He seems to be such a nice man as well as a kind family . Know wonder he is looked up to . A very nice family Roberta ,Hawthorne,NV.
-- Anonymous
will smith might get the money but Jada spends it LOL
-- Truth
Will Smith is a great person on set and off. I hope he'll continue making more movies and help out in the community.
-- ----Azul
Is this the same guy who bit that womans face off?
-- Mo
OMG Will Smith SO deserves it. His acting is brilliant! (:
-- Will Smith Fan
Will Smith is absolutely AWESOME! Everything he does is top of the line! Professional- charming- witty- and smokin' hot!!!!!! I love who he is off screen too,as a husband- father- and charitable and loving human being!!!! He rocks!!
-- MichelleS
Will Smith is terrific, the whole family love his movies. We all have our favourites.
-- Anonymous
Will Smith is one of our most Blessed actors.He has had a very successful career since his Fresh Prince days and Isee no stopping him in the near future.Will is one of those actors that I will always support any film projects he partake in because he is that believeable and talented.He has my props.
-- Thairone McLAUGHLIN -N.C.
Do they come any cooler than Johnny? I think NOT.
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