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Of Movies' Paycheck Pie, Reese's Pieces Are Biggest

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: December 1, 2007

Though her latest film, "Rendition," was a flop, Reese Witherspoon is a moneymaker.

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 highest-paid actresses.

Angelina Jolie came in second with similar salary demands, though the animated "Beowulf" earned the 32-year-old actress far less - $8 million.

Cameron Diaz was third, with a $15 million-a-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.

Renee Zellweger and Sandra Bullock also get $10 million to

$15 million paychecks. So does Julia Roberts, who hasn't appeared on the big screen since 2004.

Rounding out the top 10 are Drew Barrymore and Jodie Foster, who ask $10 million to $12 million a project, and Halle Berry, who gets $10 million a picture.

You Show It, Girl: Berkley Is Busy

It's been a busy week for Elizabeth Berkley.

First the first "Saved by the Bell" veteran booked a key recurring role on "CSI: Miami." Now it looks like Berkley will serve as host for the Bravo reality competition series "Step It Up and Dance."

Formerly titled "Step It Up," the series will challenge contestants to master a diverse assortment of dance disciplines (not to be confused with "styles") including ballet, ballroom, burlesque and Broadway.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the series will also feature Broadway vet Jerry Mitchell as mentor and house choreographer.

Where There's A Will, There's Hard Work

Will Smith says he's not a great actor - but he's a hard-working one.

"I've never viewed myself as particularly talented. I've viewed myself as ... slightly above average in talent," the 39-year-old actor tells CBS' "60 Minutes" in an interview scheduled to air Sunday.

"Where I excel is with a ridiculous, sickening work ethic," Smith says. "While the other guy's sleeping, I'm working. While the other guy's eating, I'm working. While the other guy's making love, I mean, I'm making love, too, but I'm working really hard at it!"

Smith's latest movie, "I Am Legend," opens Dec. 14. His screen credits include "The Pursuit of Happyness" and "Ali."

Hip-Hop Star Faces Criminal Charges

Akon is facing criminal charges after a fan said she suffered a concussion when the hip-hop star tossed a teenager off the stage and onto her in the concert crowd.

Akon, 34, is scheduled to appear in Fishkill, N.Y., Town Court on Monday morning for arraignment on a misdemeanor charge of endangering the welfare of a minor, and second-degree harassment, a violation, according to a statement Thursday from Police Chief Donald Williams.

Today's Birthdays

Actor-director Woody Allen is 72. Singer-guitarist Eric Bloom of Blue Oyster Cult is 63. Drummer John Densmore of the Doors is 63. Actress-singer Bette Midler is 62. Actor Treat Williams is 56. Model-actress Carol Alt is 47. Comedian Sarah Silverman is 37. Guitarist Brad Delson of Linkin Park is 30.

Source: The Associated Press

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