Will Smith, Johnny Depp Among Hollywood's Best Paid Actors

Hollywood, CA (CNS) - Will Smith leads the list of Hollywood's best-paid actors. Smith has earned an estimated $80 million over the course of the year, according to ABC News.

Smith, who most recently experienced success on the box office-topping flick "Hancock," became the first Hollywood actor to have eight straight movies earn over $100 million in theaters.

Smith has shown versatility and has come a long way since his "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" roots. From "Men in Black" to "Hitch" to "The Pursuit of Happyness," Smith has proven he can do it all - and his pay reflects that.

Hollywood finds another highly versatile actor in Johnny Depp. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Flat Street" star has taken home $72 million this year.

Eddie Murphy comes in at No. 3. The comedic actor has taken home $55 million this year, despite the current box office-flop "Meet Dave." Mike Myers of "Austin Powers" fame ties with Murphy, also earning $55 million.

Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruce Willis, Ben Stiller, Nicolas Cage, Will Ferrell and Adam Sandler make up the rest of the list.

Notably, the 10 best paid actors out earned the 10 best paid actresses 2-to-1 over the year.