The top 10 highest paid actresses in Hollywood

Thanks in part to her work on the award-winning Gravity, Sandra is the number one highest paid actress in Hollywood this year with earnings of $51 million. Image: Eamonn McCormack

It's no surprise Jennifer Lawrence is in the second spot. Not only is she an Oscar-winning actress, her movies make plenty of bank at the box office too. Starring roles in The Hunger Games and the X-Men movies have helped to catapult Jennifer's earnings to $34 million. Image: Christopher Polk

Jennifer is still raking in the cash, earning $31 million this past financial year from recent movies such as Horrible Bosses, Friends re-runs and brand collaborations. Image: Christopher Harte

Gwyneth Paltrow is the fourth highest-paid actress with $19 million from the past year. She juggles her acting duties with her lifestyle website Goop. Image: Baume & Mercier

Angelina Jolie is an undisputed megastar and her earnings reflect that, placing her in the fifth spot with $18 million.

Cameron Diaz, pictured here with her co-stars from The Other Woman, earned $18 million in the past financial year. Image: Hannes Magerstaedt

Scarlett Johansson has been enjoying a streak of successes at the box office, including her roles in the Captain America sequel and the similarly action-packed Lucy. She earned $17 million this year and came in at 7th place on the list. Image: Annalisa Flori

Endorsement deals, critically acclaimed work and blockbuster movies bring Amy Adams into 8th place on the Forbes list. She took home $13 million during the past financial year. Image: Theo Wargo

Natalie Portman's love interest role in Marvel's Thor movies has helped her rake in $13 million, putting her in 9th place. Image: Richard Harbaugh

Kristen Stewart made $12 million in the past year, landing her in 10th place. Now that she's finished with the Twilight franchise, the star has more room to take on edgier projects. Image: Gage Skidmore