BEIJING, Aug. 4 (Xinhuanet) -- Few splendid roles and smaller paychecks always make life tougher for actresses in Hollywood.
However, some of those belles manage to bring in the big bucks – they’re not only pretty, but also smart.
Forbes.com has unveiled a list of "Hollywood's Highest-Paid Actresses."
The ranking is based on how much stars earned as upfront and bak-end pay from June 2009 to June 2010, and earnings from things like clothing lines, perfume and makeup endorsements were also taken into account.
1. Sandra Bullock
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| Sandra Bullock (Xinhua File Photo) |
Earnings: 56 million U.S. dollars
Movies she acted in 2009: "The Proposal", "The Blind Side" and won best actress of Academy Awards in 2010