These are the top-10 highest-paid actresses in the world today, based on their most recent annual earnings

10. Julia Roberts

$ 11 millonesThis Pretty Woman's eclectic mix of films has garnered her a reputation for critical and commercial success. Roberts' recent box-office successes (including Mirror, Mirror and August: Osage County) have earned her an impressive annual salary, each year increasing her estimated $ 140 million fortune.

9. Mila Kunis, $ 11 million

Kunis started on the small-screen at the tender age of 14 when she got her break on 'That 70s Show'. Since then Kunis has transitioned from TV to film with a role in the hit film 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall', additionally receiving critical acclaim and a Golden Globe for her performance in 'Black Swan'. Through this combination of roles, the 30 year old now has $ 1 million for every year of her age.

8. Natalie Portman, $ 14 million
Like her Black Swan co-star Kunis, Portman has built a solid career from a young age. Known by some for her role as Padmé Amidala in 'Star Wars', and by others as Jane Foster in 'Thor', Portman has been involved in several highly successful franchises. Portman will soon make her directorial feature debut with an adaption of 'A Tale of Love and Darkness', after co-writing the script. Like Kunis, Portman can now match her age with the millions in her bank account - $ 32 million to be precise.

7. Sandra Bullock, $ 14 million
Recently acclaimed for carrying the Oscar-winning 'Gravity' through her powerful performance, Bullock has had a run of successful movies throughout her career. From 'Miss Congeniality to' Speed 'she picked her roles well and now has a net worth of $ 135 million.

6. Charlize Theron, $ 15 million
This South African actress rose to fame in the late 90s and has become a mainstay on our screens from then on. Theron is known to many as a stunning blonde, so her portrayal of Aileen Wuornos in 'Monster' surprised many (she gained weight and shaved her eyebrows to transform her image). 

5. Emma Stone, $ 16 million
This 25 year old beauty now demands a hefty salary for her performances, following commercial success and a plethora of awards. After a selection of supporting roles, it was to be Stone's bubbly portrayal of Olive Penderghast in 'Easy A' (her first leading role) which marked her out as one to watch among young Hollywood. Emma's roles range from thought provoking (in 'The Help') to tongue in cheek (in 'Zombieland') and her impressive salary is now partially due to her role in 'The Amazing Spider Man' franchise, as Gwen Stacy; a role she is set to repeat later this year in the next instalment.

 
4. Jennifer Aniston, $ 20 million
With her undeniable likeability she is many director's first choice to balance crude or silly humour in a film. Now worth $ 150 million Aniston is the richest of the women on this list, proving that there is money in being funny.
 
3. Kristen Stewart, $ 22 million
Alongside Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, Kristen is now the face of the multi-million dollar 'Twilight' franchise. Although she has been criticised for her wooden performances, this has not prevented her from raking in the big bucks.
 
2. Jennifer Lawrence, $ 26 million
Although she's only a couple of years over the legal drinking age, Lawrence is already one of most sought-after actresses in Hollywood. She has three Oscar nominations and one win under her belt and plays the lead role in the latest blockbuster franchise 'The Hunger Games'.
 
1. Angelina Jolie, $ 33 million
In spite of her wildly successful Hollywood career and impressive net worth ($ 145 million) Jolie's most significant work is in the field of humanitarianism for her involvement with the United Nations. Using her considerable fame and wealth to draw attention to global issues, Angelina has proved to Hollywood that the celebrity culture can be manipulated for good.