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Angelina Jolie Is Hollywood's Highest-Paid Actress

by Celebuzz on Dec. 5, 2008 03:39 PM / Leave a Comment

Following a barrage of Hollywood lists and rankings by Forbes, the Hollywood Reporter has issued its annual Power 100 Women In Entertainment tally.

Talk show guru Oprah Winfrey, 54, takes the top slot for the overall most-powerful woman in entertainment. In addition to The Oprah Winfrey Show, the popular Barack Obama supporter takes part in various charities and even dabbles in acting—such as with her recent guest stint on NBC's 30 Rock.

Actress and mom-of-six Angelina Jolie, 33, tops the boiled-down power list of highest-paid actresses. Angie surprisingly bests Four Christmases star Reese Witherspoon, 32, and the au naturale-leaning Julia Roberts, 41. Jolie now commands a $15 million paycheck per film.

But Grey's Anatomy fans have reason to rejoice vicariously! This year sees Katherine "Dr. Izzie Stevens" Heigl, 30, included for the first time in the round up.

THE TOP FIVE HIGHEST-PAID ACTRESSES:

1. Angelina Jolie

2. Julia Roberts

3. Reese Witherspoon

4. Cameron Diaz

5. Katherine Heigl

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“Angelina Jolie topped the list of highest-paid actresses in the Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment: Power 100 list.
Angie, who placed #24 in the entire showbiz power list, commands $15+ million a movie thanks to her 2008 movies grossing over $1 billion worldwide.
Following the 33-year-old actress on the list was Julia…”