Forbes has released a list of Hollywood's most overpaid stars for the year 2011.

According to Forbes' Web site, the organization gathered information from each of three films the 40 highest-paid actors starred in. Specifically, for an actor to qualify to this list, he or she had to had to have starred in at least three films over the past five years and each of these films should have opened in more than 500 theaters. Animation films, the Web site adds, were not considered.

The rankings system added each actor's upfront and back-end pay on all three movies to come up with a total compensation figure. On the other hand, it totaled the operating income of all three movies. The two totals were then divided, leaving a return-on-nvestment figure for each actor -- the number represents how much each studio makes for every dollar it invests in the actor.

Topping the list of overpaid actors is Drew Barrymore, whose films get a return of 40 cents for every dollar invested. Next in line is comedian Eddie Murphy, whose films make $2.70 for every dollar he is paid.

Check out the list below to find out who follows Murphy.

Adam Sandler Ranks 7 in Forbes List of Hollywoods Overpaid Actors
For every dollar Sandler is paid, his films return an average $5.20. Creative Commons
Nicolas Cage, the 48-year-old actor known for his over-the-top action roles, hasnt been so fortunate when it comes to the box office recently. His latest film quotGhost Rider Spirit of Vengeancequot was expected to dominate ticket sales on its openi
Nicolas Cage, the 48-year-old actor known for his over-the-top action roles, hasn't been so fortunate when it comes to the box office recently. His latest film "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance" was expected to dominate ticket sales on its opening weekend, but theater goers opted for other choices instead. REUTERS/Andrew Winning
Reese Witherspoon
Actress Reese Witherspoon is 12 months pregnant by her husband Jim Toth, according to reports by Us Weekly. This will be her third child, the award winning actress already has two children, Ava, 12 and Deacon,8, with her ex-husband Ryan Phillippe. Reuters
Eddie Murphy Ranks 2 in Forbes List of Hollywoods Most Overpaid Actors
For every dollar Murphy is paid, his films return an average $2.70. Reuters
Will Ferrell
Will Ferrell Reuters
Drew Barrymore Ranks 1 in Forbes List of Hollywoods Most Overpaid Actors
For every dollar Barrymore is paid, her films make an average of 40 cents. Reuters
Denzel Washington Ranks 5 in Forbes List of Hollywoods Most Overpaid Actors
For every dollar Washington is paid, his films return an average $4.25. wikipedia.org/Falkenauge,
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