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Forbes: Stewart is highest paid actress

Actress Kristen Stewart earned $34.5 million in the past year. UPI/Jim Ruymen

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Published: June 20, 2012 at 1:43 PM

LOS ANGELES, June 20 (UPI) -- Forbes says Hollywood starlet Kristen Stewart earned $34.5 million between May 2011 and May 2012, putting her at the top of its list of highest-paid actresses.

Stewart, 22, is the female lead of the "Twilight" film franchise and also recently headlined "Snow White and the Huntsman."

Cameron Diaz came in at No. 2 on the Forbes list with $34 million, followed by Sandra Bullock at No. 3 with $25 million, Angelina Jolie at No. 4 with $20 million and Charlize Theron at No. 5 with $18 million.

Rounding out the top tier are Julia Roberts at No. 6 with $16 million, Sarah Jessica Parker at No. 7 with $15 million, Meryl Streep and Kristen Wiig tied at No. 8 with $12 million, and Jennifer Aniston at No. 9 with $11 million.

Topics: Kristen Stewart, Cameron Diaz, Sandra Bullock, Angelina Jolie, Charlize Theron, Julia Roberts, Sarah Jessica Parker, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Aniston

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