That said, The Hollywood Reporter noted many of the well-compensated actresses on its list, including Jolie and Witherspoon, are willing to accept smaller paychecks for a supporting role or the opportunity to work in a project they like but that doesn't have the budget to pay them what they usually get.

Also making the roster of highly paid performers, in descending order, were: Cameron Diaz, Nicole Kidman, Renee Zellweger, Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts, Drew Barrymore, Jodie Foster and Halle Berry.