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Scarlett Johansson Is Highest-Paid Actress In 'Forbes' List

Sentinel Digital Desk

''Lucy" star Scarlett Johansson has topped the "Forbes" list of the highest-paid actresses for the second time, beating names like Sofia Vergara, Reese Witherpoon and Nicole Kidman among others. According to "forbes.com", Johansson earned top spot with an earning of $56 million (approx Rs 402.01 crore).

According to the portal, the actress, who is popular for her character Black Widow in the "Avengers" universe, raked in a lot of "Marvel money, like an eight-figure check for her upcoming 'Black Widow' film and an impressive back-end payment of about $35 million for the $2.8 billion-grossing "Avengers: Endgame". The second spot is taken by Sophia Veragara, who has $44.1 million (approx Rs 316.58 crore), at the third position is Reese witherspoon with $35 million. Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Aniston have secured the fourth and fifth position in the list with $34 million (approx Rs 244.07 crore) and $28 million (approx Rs 201 crore) respectively. Kaley Cuoco, Elisabeth Moss, Margot Robbie, Charlize Theron and Ellen Pompeo have been named in the list too. (IANS)