10 World's Highest Paid Actresses of 2017

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According to Forbes Magazine, "La La Land" actress, Emma Stone, is the world's highest-paid actress with $26 million.

The actress surpassed Jennifer Lawrence, who had maintained the spot for two consecutive years - 2015 and 2016.

Jennifer Aniston, who still receives royalties for her role in Friends," took the second spot with $25.5 million.

Jennifer Lawrence took the third spot with $24 million, which is almost half of the $46 million she earned in 2016.

In total, the world's 10 highest paid actresses raked in $172.5 million between June 1, 2016, and June 1, 2017, before fees and taxes.

Check out the full list below;

1. Emma Stone - $26M

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Emma Stone.

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2. Jennifer Aniston - $25.5M

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Jennifer Aniston.

 (YouTube/Emirates)

 

3. Jennifer Lawrence - $24M

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Jennifer Lawrence

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4. MelisSa McCarthy - $18M Scarlett Johansson - $25M

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Melissa McCarthy

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5. Mila Kunis - $15.5M

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Mila Kunis in Zuhair Murah    

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6. Emaa Watson- $14M

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Actress Emma Watson arrives for the Asian premiere of the Disney Movie The Beauty and The Beast in Shanghai

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6. Charlize Theron - $14M

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Charlize Theron 

(EW)

8. Cate Blanchett- $12M

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Cate Blanchett in Armani Privé

 (Daily Mail)

8. Julia Roberts - $12M

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Julia Roberts is People's World Most Beautiful Woman

 (People)

10. Amy Adams - $11. 5M

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Amy Adams

 (Ari Perilstein/Getty Images for FIJI Water)