The Hollywood Reporter, which compiled the list, claimed Jolie, 33, earned $15 million (£10.2m) for the action movie "Wanted" this year and could make $20 million (£13.6m) to star in a possible sequel.

She also had high-earning roles in 2007's "A Mighty Heart" and in this years "Changeling" and was paid $15 million-plus for her upcoming film "Edwin A. Salt".

However, the mother of six, who finished in second spot last year, could be preparing to walk away from her impressive pay packets. Last month she talked about eventually fading away from acting to spend more time with her family