Top-Earning Hollywood Actresses
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Highest-Paid Actresses
Though top-paid actors still earn more on average than top-paid actresses, these women are closing the gap, earning some of the industry's biggest paychecks.
Check out Forbes' list of the top-earning women in Hollywood to see if your favorite actresses made the cut.
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No.1: Cameron Diaz
$50 million
This bubbly, blonde actress makes or breaks a movie. She's got the acting chops but is still dogged by ditzy roles. Recently she's been cashing in on her role as a princess-turned-ogre in the 'Shrek' franchise. Diaz also appeared with Ashton Kutcher in 'What Happens in Vegas' this past spring. So what's up next for Diaz? A silver-screen adaptation of the novel 'My Sister's Keeper' and a fourth installment of 'Shrek.'
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No. 2: Keira Knightley
$32 million
Knightly is that rare actress who can rake in the big bucks from a CGI extravaganza ('Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End') and star in an Oscar-nominated romance film ('Atonement') in the same year. She's also cashing in with a series of racy ads for Coco Chanel Mademoiselle perfume. Soon audiences will see Knightley back in 18th century attire in the drama 'The Duchess.'
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No. 3: Jennifer Aniston
$27 million
Aniston is toiling on a handful of quirky films: family comedy 'Marley & Me,' costarring Owen Wilson and dating drama 'He's Just Not That Into You.' She also still collects a sizable paycheck for syndication of iconic NBC sitcom Friends. So what else is on Aniston's plate? Endorsement deals with L'Oreal, Heineken and Smartwater.
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No. 4 (tie): Reese Witherspoon
$25 million
Her high-profile divorce from fellow actor Ryan Philippe has done nothing to stop this 'Legally Blonde' star. Witherspoon will star in the big-budget comedy Four Christmases this winter. She also landed an estimated $30 million, three-year contract to pitch Avon cosmetics as its first 'global ambassador.'
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No. 4 (tie): Gwyneth Paltrow
$25 million
After a string of indie projects, the understated leading lady starred opposite Robert Downey Jr. in blockbuster 'Iron Man.' She also endorses cosmetics giant Estée Lauder. Next up for Paltrow? She's bringing Shakespeare back again with a starring role in 'King Lear.'
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Top-Earning Hollywood Actors
Between June 2007 and June 2008, the big screen's leading men collectively took home an estimated $487 million, compared with the leading ladies' $244.5 million. You might be surprised to see which men came out on top!
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Most Frugal Celebrities
Fame and fortune doesn't necessarily always turn celebrities into financial fools. While frugality may not be the biggest Hollywood trend, there are a few celebrities who can pinch a penny with the best of us -- and we're not just talking about getting snapped by the paparazzi stocking up on party munchies at Costco every once in a while.
Click through our gallery to see 12 stars who are well-known for their saving ways.
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