Will Ferrell has been named as Hollywood's most overpaid star.
Forbes has compiled a list of the most of the most overpaid actors by comparing their estimated pay with the box office takings of films they’ve starred in over the last five years, plus DVD and TV sales.
So for every $1 (60p) Ferrell made, his films would earn an average of $3 (£1.80). The figure reflects his work on recent flop 'Land of the Lost' and disappointing box office results for 'Semi-Pro'.
Ewan McGregor is also seen as a poor investment – with erotic thriller 'Deception' a huge flop in 2008.
Billy Bob Thornton came third in the list, while Eddie Murphy was fourth. The funny man's recent films 'Meet Dave' and 'Imagine That' scored dismally with critics and box office punters alike.
Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise came sixth in the poll with his films earning an average of $7 (£4) for every dollar he received.
The Top Ten with some of their recent films are as follows:
1. Will Ferrell ('Land of the Lost', 'Step Brothers', 'Semi-Pro')
2. Ewan McGregor ('The Men Who Stare at Goats', 'Angels & Demons', 'Deception')
3. Billy Bob Thornton ('Eagle Eye', 'Mr. Woodcock')
4. Eddie Murphy ('Meet Dave', 'Imagine That')
5. Ice Cube ('First Sunday', 'Are We Done Yet?')
6. Tom Cruise ('Valkyrie', 'Lions For Lambs')
7. Drew Barrymore ('He's Just Not That Into You'), 'Beverly Hills Chihuahua')
8. Leonardo DiCaprio ('Revolutionary Road', 'Body of Lies')
9. Samuel L. Jackson ('Lakeview Terrace', 'The Spirit')
10. Jim Carrey ('Yes Man', 'Horton Hears a Who!', 'The Number 23')
Are you surprised by this list?
