Poll of the Day: Who's the Most Talented Actress to Command a $20 Million Payday?

Scarlett Johansson, Julia Roberts, Cameron Diaz, Reese Witherspoon, and Angelina Jolie. (Getty Images | Pacific Coast News | FlynetPictures.com)Though her character doesn't even have superpowers, the New York Post reports Scarlett Johansson might be looking at a $20 million payday to star in the Avengers sequel. The move would put the star in extremely exclusive company, as only four other actress have ever been even rumored to reach that mark. [Spoiler alert: Miley Cyrus didn't make the cut, despite her breathtaking performance in LOL.]

Angelina Jolie, Cameron Diaz, Reese Witherspoon, and Julia Roberts are each said to have commanded $20 million contracts in the past (though that's probably after some lucrative back-end deals). However, just because they've all taken home a fat paycheck, doesn't mean they're all equally skilled. Which is why we ask:

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