Thu, 24 July 2008 02:25:06 ET
Earning $50 million for her roles in "Shrek" and "What Happens In Vegas", actress Cameron Diaz has been named as the highest paid actress in Hollywood by Forbes. She beats other fellow competitor Keira Knightly, who is famous for playing in "Pirates of the Caribbean" and has earned $32 million, into the second position.
Following Cameron and Keira is former "Friends" star Jennifer Aniston, who earned $27 million. Reese Witherspoon is ranked at number 4 with earnings $25 million, while Gwyneth Paltrow, who banked the same amounts as Reese, reigns number 5.
Meanwhile, in the magazine's poll entitled "Hollywood's Best-Paid Actors", Will Smith is ranked at number 1. He banked an impressive $80 million, making him Hollywood's top money earner last year. Following Will are Keira's co-star Johnny Depp with a $72 million pay cheque, Eddie Murphy and Mike Myers, who made $55 million each.
Here's the five leading beauties that round out the top five highest paid actresses of the year on poll:
- Cameron Diaz
- Keira Knightley
- Jennifer Aniston
- Reese Witherspoon
- Gwyneth Paltrow
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