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29 March 2024

Hollywood's top 10 highest paid actresses: Surprise topper

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By AFP/Bang

Sandra Bullock (AFP)

Oscar-winning movie star Sandra Bullock was the best paid actress in Hollywood over the past year, Forbes magazine reported, putting her estimated earnings at some $51 million.

Bullock, 50, won an Academy Award in 2010 for her turn in the football drama "The Blind Side."

Her big payday over the past 12 months is largely thanks to her work in the hit film "Gravity," for which she received a best actress Oscar nomination.

Jennifer Lawrence (AFP)

The film, a festival of special effects, is about an astronaut's struggle to survive in orbit after the space shuttle is destroyed.

The blockbuster movie earned seven Oscars and $716 million.

Jennifer Aniston (AP)

Jennifer Lawrence climbed into second place with an estimated $34 million thanks to her successful role in the 'Hunger Games' franchise, while Jennifer Aniston followed closely behind with a reported $31 million.

Gwyneth Paltrow (AP)

Gwyneth Paltrow landed in fourth place with an estimated $19 million following her work in 'Iron Man 3'.

Angelina Jolie (Getty)

Cameron Diaz (Reuters)

Tied for fifth place were Angelina Jolie and Cameron Diaz, each of whom earned $18 million dollars from June 2013 to June 2014.

Scarlett Johansson (Reuters)

Amy Adams. (AFP/Getty)

Natalie Portman (Reuters)

Scarlett Johansson came sixth with an estimated earning of $17 million, while Amy Adams and Natalie Portman came joint seventh with $13 million.

Kristen Stewart (GETTY/GALLO)

Kristen Stewart finished off the list in last place after making an estimated $12 million over the past year.

Meanwhile, the list also drew attention to the fact that men are still earning more than women in Hollywood as the top 10 actors - which included the likes of Robert Downey Jr., Leonardo DiCaprio and Bradley Cooper - earned a total of $419 million, while the women made just over half that with a combined total of $226 million.


The top 10 list of highest paid actresses in 2014 are as follows:

1. Sandra Bullock - $51 million

2. Jennifer Lawrence - $34 million

3. Jennifer Aniston - $31 million

4. Gwyneth Paltrow - $19 million

5. Angelina Jolie - $18 million

5. Cameron Diaz - $18 million

6. Scarlett Johansson - $17 million

7. Amy Adams - $13 million

7. Natalie Portman - $13 million

8. Kristen Stewart - $12 million