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29 March 2024

Angelina and Sarah are the highest-paid Hollywood actresses

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By Staff/Agencies

Angelina Jolie and Sarah Jessica Parker, with estimated annual earnings of $30 million each, are the highest paid actresses in Hollywood, according to the Forbes.com annual list.

Jolie topped the list thanks to the worldwide success of her action film "Salt," which brought in $300 million, and "The Tourist," which also featured Johnny Depp and earned $280 million at the worldwide box office.

Sarah Jessica Parker, 46, received her earnings from “Sex and the City,” her famed TV show. The show may be over, but she is still being paid for re-runs of her appearance in the show as Carrie Bradshaw. Then there’s also the movie, Sex and the City, which made $290 million. Sarah Jessica Parker also has a perfume line that makes $18 million.

The next in line of actresses with the highest earnings are Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston, who both reportedly made $28 million last year. Jennifer’s  film 'Bounty Hunter' opened weak but eventually made $136 million. She also starred alongside Adam Sandler in 'Just Go With It,' which earned $212 million. She currently stars in 'Horrible Bosses

Reese stars in 'Water For Elephants' with Robert Pattinson. Witherspoon will be in the upcoming film 'This Means War.'

Julia Roberts and Kristen Stewart both brought in $20 million each, while Katherine Keigl made $19 million, and Cameron Diaz received $18 million. Second to last is Sandra Bullock, pulling in $15 million, and then Meryl Streep at $10 million.

Julia Roberts earned $20 million between May 2010 and May 2011, making her No. 5 on the Forbes list of highest-paid actresses. Her film, 'Eat Pray Love' earned $205 million. She currently stars in 'Larry Crowne' alongside Tom Hanks. She's set to play the Evil Queen in an upcoming 'Snow White' movie