Here's a rediff.com ready reckoner on the most in-demand ladies:

Julia Roberts

Born: October 28, 1967

What she gets: $20 million per film

What for: Past successes like Ocean's Eleven (2001), Erin Brockovich (2000), Runaway Bride (1999), Notting Hill (1999), Stepmom (1998), My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) and, of course, Pretty Woman (1990). In fact, she deserves it for Erin Brockovich and Pretty Woman alone.

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