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Sarah Jessica Parker, Angelina Jolie top highest-paid actresses list

Sarah Jessica Parker and Angelina Jolie. CBS/Getty

(CBS) Sarah Jessica Parker and Angelina Jolie are among the leading ladies commanding big bucks in Hollywood.

The two are tied for the top spot on Forbes' annual list of the highest-paid actresses, each earning an estimated $30 million between May 2010 and May 2011.

Pictures: Angelina Jolie

Jolie's earnings came from the big-budget action flicks "Salt" and "The Tourist," the magazine says, while Parker is still making money off "Sex and the City" (both from TV reruns and the second film), along with her successful fragrance line.

Ranking third behind Parker and Jolie are Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, who each brought in $28 million.

Julia Roberts came in fifth on the list, with estimated earnings totaling $20 million from May 2010 to May 2011. She shares the spot with "Twilight" star Kristen Stewart.

Other leading ladies who made the list include Katherine Heigl, Cameron Diaz, Sandra Bullock and Meryl Streep.

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