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SORRY, CAA, BUT WE'VE just rendered agents obsolete. We've developed a surefire formula that determines precisely what any star deserves to earn. Here's how it works: Rank an actor's average domestic grosses on a scale of 0-50. Rank his average foreign grosses from 0-25. Then calculate 0-25 extra points for certain intangibles -- like number of Oscars, acting range, career longevity, loyal following, behavior on the set, and ability to open a film. Add it all together and -- presto -- you've got a magic number that's easily translated into dollars by plugging it into the Tom Hanks exchange rate (since he's got the highest grosses and best intangibles, he's the only one who gets 100 points and our top $20 million salary). The upshot: It's time for Morgan Freeman to ask for a raise, while Sylvester Stallone may want to start clipping coupons.
AVERAGE GROSS IN MILLIONS RECENT SALARY/ SHOULD STAR DOMESTIC FOREIGN ASKING PRICE EARN
Tom Hanks $166 $182 $15-20 $20
INTANGIBLE WORTH (ON A SCALE OF 0-25) Two Oscars, six straight hits -- the gold standard (25)
Robin Williams 92 180 15 14.2
[INTANGIBLE WORTH (ON A SCALE OF 0-25)]Birdcage and Jumanji confirm his comedic clout (20)
Jim Carrey 122 123 20 13.6
[INTANGIBLE WORTH (ON A SCALE OF 0-25)]Unproven outside comedy; unbeatable in his milieu (15)
Arnold Schwarzenegger 108 124 20 13.4
[INTANGIBLE WORTH (ON A SCALE OF 0-25)]Range -- what range? But he gives bang for bucks. (18)
Tom Cruise 103 91 20 12.8
[INTANGIBLE WORTH (ON A SCALE OF 0-25)]Mission: Impossible should extend his run of hits (21)
Mel Gibson 91 95 18-20 12.8
[INTANGIBLE WORTH (ON A SCALE OF 0-25)]Versatile Oscar winner rarely makes a misstep (24)
Harrison Ford 96 91 20 12.4
[INTANGIBLE WORTH (ON A SCALE OF 0-25)]Unlucky in love stories but shines in action (21)
Michael Douglas 68 137 18 11.4
[INTANGIBLE WORTH (ON A SCALE OF 0-25)]He's got a basic instinct for headline-making hits (20)
Morgan Freeman 77 123 5-6 11.4
[INTANGIBLE WORTH (ON A SCALE OF 0-25)]Hollywood's most undervalued star (18)
Demi Moore 65 125 12.5 10.8
[INTANGIBLE WORTH (ON A SCALE OF 0-25)]Could lose more than her shirt if Striptease tanks (18)
Jodie Foster 62 85 9 10.4
[INTANGIBLE WORTH (ON A SCALE OF 0-25)]Leading-lady talent; a businesswoman's instincts (23)
Gene Hackman 83 65 6 10.4
