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Beyonce and Jay-Z have topped Forbes magazine's list of the World's Highest Paid Celebrity Couples with a combined annual income of $78 million.
The runners-up last year in the list, the couple has climbed up to the top spot this year.
The singer, who gave a birth to daughter Blue Ivy Carter last year, had earned $40 million between May 1, 2011 and May 1, 2012.
Jay-Z isn't far behind. He made millions from Watch the Throne, his musical collaboration with Kanye West, and from the tour that followed. Jay-Z added to his income by a number of non-musical enterprises. He brought home $38 million in 12 months.
Here's looking at Hollywood's other power couples, who round off the top five.
2. Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady
Image: Gisele Bundchen and Tom BradyPhotographs: Reuters/Eric Thayer
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen and her sportsman husband Tom Brady have slipped to the second spot with an annual earning of $72 million.
The 32-year-old supermodel made $45 million with her modelling gigs, endorsement deals and independent licensing ventures while Brady made $27 million.
3. David and Victoria Beckham
Image: David and Victoria BeckhamPhotographs: Reuters/Danny Moloshok
Third on the list are David and Victoria Beckham.
The footballer, who re-signed with the Los Angeles Galaxy for another two years, made about $46 million a year.
His fashionista wife Victoria is quite the success with her clothing range. The couple's total earnings are $54 million.
4. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
Image: Brad Pitt and Angelina JoliePhotographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, came in fourth on the list, with a combined $45 million annual income.
Pitt earned about $25 million while Jolie cashed in some $20 million.
5. Will and Jada Pinkett Smith
Image: Will and Jada Pinkett SmithPhotographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Superstar Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith earned $30 million between May 2011 and May 2012.
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