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Meet the richest women in Hollywood

Last updated on: July 6, 2011 16:07 IST

Image: Angelina Jolie
Photographs: REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Angelina Jolie has topped the list of Hollywood's highest paid actresses, earning an estimated $ 30 million this year, according to Forbes magazine.

Forbes's blogger Dorothy Pomerantz said Jolie's success stemmed from her ability to handle action, drama and directing.

Her earnings were boosted by films such as Salt and The Tourist, reports the Sydney Morning Herald.

Sarah Jessica Parker

Image: Sarah Jessica Parker
Photographs: REUTERS/Steve Marcus

Sarah Jessica Parker came second on the list. Her big fortune was tied to the success of television and film series Sex and the City.

'Parker earns big from reruns of the TV show thanks to her dual role as star and producer, and the second movie, which hit screens in 2010, performed pretty well bringing in a 'respectable' $ 290 million,' said Pomerantz.

Jennifer Aniston

Image: Jennifer Aniston
Photographs: REUTERS/Eric Thayer

Trailing behind Jolie and Parker is Friends star Jennifer Aniston.

Despite her fair share of flop films, she remains a big box office draw card, estimated to have earned $ 27 million between May 2010 and May 2011.

Reese Witherspoon

Image: Reese Witherspoon
Photographs: REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Reese Witherspoon, who broke into the top league with Legally Blonde, has claimed the fourth spot with a whopping $ 28 million in earnings.

Julia Roberts

Image: Julia Roberts
Photographs: REUTERS/Vincent West

Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts, who's done films like Pretty Woman and Erin Brokovich, delivered a worldwide hit with her last film Eat, Pray, Love.

She sits pretty at the fifth spot with $ 20 million in earnings.

Kristen Stewart

Image: Kristen Stewart
Photographs: REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Twilight star Kristen Stewart is the youngest actress to appear on the list and is neck-to-neck with the much senior actress Roberts with $ 20 million in earnings.

Katherine Heigl

Image: Katherine Heigl
Photographs: REUTERS/Steve Marcus
The Ugly Truth beauty Katherine Heigl is number seven with $ 19 million.

Cameron Diaz

Image: Cameron Diaz
Photographs: REUTERS/Issei Kato
Cameron Diaz is a Bad Teacher but a great actress, or so indicate her impressive earnings as the actress takes the number eight spot with $ 18 million.

Sandra Bullock

Image: Sandra Bullock
Photographs: Jason Merritt/Getty Images
Sandra Bullock, who won an Oscar for her performance in The Blind Side, is number nine with $ 15 million in earnings.

Meryl Streep

Image: Meryl Streep
Photographs: REUTERS/Jason Reed

Hollywood legend Meryl Streep rounds off the list with her $ 10 million paycheck.