As we all know the summer brings all the big Hollywood blockbuster movies, which for the moviestars is a vital time because if there movie becomes a smash hit then they can ask for a bigger salary – if not then they will forever be tied to a movie bombing.
With this in mind, Forbes have put together a list of 15 moviestars who are in need of a hit with their summer blockbuster, be it to cement their career of a top grossing actor or redeem their fading career.
1. Robert Downey Jr., Iron Man 2
The first Iron Man took Hollywood by surprise with its mix of rapid-fire dialogue and hard-hitting action. Audiences loved the film, spending $585 million on tickets at the box office. The sequel looks like it will live up to the original–it’s already earned $100 million abroad.
2. Tom Cruise, Knight and Day
Cruise hasn’t had a major hit since 2006′s Mission: Impossible III. The star needs Knight and Day to bring in the crowds this summer. The actor earned some good buzz with his comedic cameo in 2008′s Tropic Thunder. Knight and Day (co-starring Cameron Diaz) could be just the mix of comedy and action Cruise needs for a comeback.
3. Angelina Jolie, Salt
In her career, Jolie has vacillated between action flicks like Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Oscar bait like The Changeling. It seems the actress might be settling into the action life. She follows up the 2008 shoot-’em-up hit Wanted with this summer’s Salt, about a rogue CIA agent. Hollywood will be watching the box office returns to see if they prove she’s an action star worthy of $15 million a film.
4. Russell Crowe, Robin Hood
Crowe has had a rough couple of years. His last two films, State of Play and Body of Lies, disappointed at the box office. So there’s a lot riding on Robin Hood, Universal’s new take on the old story. With Cate Blanchett along for the ride as Marion, the film is sure to focus as much on acting as on bow and arrow action.
5. Julia Roberts, Eat Pray Love
“Chick flicks” like The Proposal, Sex and The City and Mamma Mia have performed well over the past few summers, so hopes are high for Roberts’ newest film, Eat Pray Love, based on the best-selling book by Elizabeth Gilbert. Roberts could use a hit. Her last big box office winner (aside from the Ocean’s films) was 2001′s America’s Sweethearts.
6. Sarah Jessica Parker, Sex and the City 2
The first Sex and the City film was a smash hit, earning $415 million at the box office on an estimated budget of $65 million. The filmmakers are taking a risk with the sequel by taking Carrie and her friends out of Manhattan. If the movie’s a hit, though, it will mean big bucks for Parker, who is also a producer on the film.
7. Jake Gyllenhaal, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Gyllenhaal is best known for his work in serious movies like Donnie Darko, Zodiac and Brokeback Mountain. It’s quite a departure for the actor to take on the lead role in Prince of Persia, which is based on a videogame. If the film is a hit, Gyllenhaal might have found a second career for himself playing action heroes.
8. Leonardo DiCaprio, Inception
Leo finally had a big hit with Shutter Island. He needs that streak to continue if he’s going to hold onto his reputation as an actor worth $20 million for serious adult movies. Few films have been as shrouded in secrecy as Christopher Nolan’s Inception, which hits theaters July 16. It has something to do with technology and dreams, but that’s as much as anyone knows. Considering Nolan was the man behind The Dark Knight, Inception could be a huge hit.
9. Jennifer Aniston, The Switch
Aniston has had a run of bad luck at the box office lately. Love Happens and The Bounty Hunter both bombed despite the presence of strong costars like Gerard Butler and Aaron Eckhart. She needs The Switch to do well to maintain her reputation as a solid romantic comedy star.
10. Will Ferrell, The Other Guys
Ferrell starred in one of the biggest bombs of 2009 last summer: Land of the Lost, which earned only $68 million on an estimated budget of $100 million. Ferrell needs The Other Guys to be a hit. It helps that the cop movie has a lower budget than the effects-heavy Land of the Lost.
11. Matt Damon, The Adjustment Bureau
Thanks to the Bourne movies, Damon has starred in some top-earning films. But he’s also been in his share of duds. Recent movies like The Informant, Green Zone and Invictus have disappointed at the box office. The Adjustment Bureau is the directorial debut of writer George Nolfi, who penned The Bourne Ultimatum.
12. Steve Carell, Dinner for Schmucks and Despicable Me
If Carell leaves The Office next year, as rumored, he’ll have a burgeoning career as a movie star–his films this summer could either add to his momentum or break it. His most recent film, Date Night, has had a respectable run, earning $109 million at the box office worldwide. Dinner for Schmucks, co-starring Paul Rudd, is getting good buzz, as is the animated Despicable Me.
13. Mark Wahlberg, The Other Guys
Wahlberg is one of those dependable actors who can go between action films like Max Payne and serious dramas like The Lovely Bones with no problem. But until recently he’s stayed away from comedies. His shirtless performance in the comedy Date Night has audiences excited for the upcoming film The Other Guys, which stars Wahlberg and Will Ferrell.
14. Cameron Diaz, Shrek 4 and Knight and Day
The Shrek movies (which co-star Diaz as Princess Fiona) have been some of the biggest earners of all time, bringing in a total $2.2 million (EDIT: should read $2.2 billion) at the global box office so far. The fourth and final film is sure to be a box-office winner, especially because it’s being shown in 3-D. Audiences will be able to see Diaz in Knight and Day, which co-stars Tom Cruise.
15. Adam Sandler, Grown Ups
For his latest movie, Sandler brought along fellow Saturday Night Live veterans like Chris Rock and Rob Schneider for a big family ensemble comedy. The presence of Kevin James (hot off of last year’s Paul Blart: Mall Cop) could make the film a summer hit.
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source: Stars On The Edge This Summer [Forbes]
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With ‘The Wolfman’ terrorizing its way into theaters Friday, we couldn’t help but wonder whether or not the film’s producers really needed to shell out for all those expensive CGI effects on Benicio Del Toro. We’re in a recession, after all, and there are plenty of actors in Hollywood who are more than hairy enough to fit the ‘Wolfman’ bill without all the costly add-ons.
Robin Williams
The godfather of Hollywood Hairiness, Robin Williams has been in the game for nearly four decades and is still going strong. Forget the Oscar and the Golden Globe awards; Williams’ greatest achievement might be making it into the Urban Dictionary lexicon: a noun signifying “an exceptionally hairy person, usually a guy.” Hair on, Robin!
Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin is without a doubt the most prolific Baldwin brother and probably the hairiest as well. Even the most casual of Baldwin Google searches will ultimately take you to a strange world of fandom and devotion for his epically hairy chest. Try it for yourself, but don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Tom Selleck
So many people focus on Mr. Selleck’s propensity for growing world-class mustaches that they often forget that the man is just as follicly endowed everywhere else (minds out of the gutter, please). Selleck’s no one-trick pony, but he’s probably just as furry.
Chuck Norris
Same Selleck principle goes for Chuck Norris as well — if you weren’t so busy focusing on his sheer awesomeness, then you’d definitely know by now that he’s one hairy ninja.
Burt Reynolds
Though his face may be a little unrecognizable these days, there’s no denying the hairy chest is still all Burt.
Sean Connery
The baddest Scot in the game, Sean Connery is the prototype for a leading man brazen enough to drive an Aston Martin unscathed through a literal minefield, dismantle a bomb set to destroy the world and still get the girl — au naturale of course. Who has time for manscaping when you’re James Bond?
Hugh Jackman
After three ‘X-Men’ movies and a one-mutant spin-off, it’s hard to imagine anyone but Hugh Jackman filling out those Wolverine mutton chops.
David Hasselhoff
Little known fact: a lock David Hasselhoff’s chest hair sells for about €75 in Germany ($102 U.S.).
Steve Carrell
And we’ll leave you with one of the more memorable manscaping moments in recent history — Steve Carrell’s hysterical adventures in waxing from ‘The 40 Year Old Virgin.’
I leave you with Madonna’s hairiest crotch shot ever (NSFW) ha!
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