Kristen Stewart has been named the highest paid actress in Hollywood.
The 22-year-old Twilight star raked in $US34.5 million ($A34.20 million) in the past year helped by the movie, in which she co-stars with Australian actor Chris Hemsworth.
Forbes magazine also acknowledges how integral the brunette beauty is to the success of the vampire movie franchise.
"The star becomes indispensable," the financial publication noted. "And the studio has to pay up."
Coming in second place is Cameron Diaz who brought in $US34 million in the past 12 months. She appeared in the not so successful, What to Expect When You're Expecting, but had a surprise hit with Bad Teacher.
Oscar winner Sandra Bullock was number three on the chart with $US25 million in earnings between May 2011 and May 2012.
Angelina Jolie was at the top of last year's list but came in fourth this time with $US20 million.
Charlize Theron, Julia Roberts, Sarah Jessica Parker, Meryl Streep, Kristen Wiig and Jennifer Aniston were also in the top 10.
Although the women make a substantial living, Forbes claims that they are still paid significantly less than Hollywood's leading men.
"The 10 women who make up our list earned a total $US200 million compared to the $US361 million brought in by our top 10 men," Forbes reported.
Forbes magazine 2012 list of highest paid actresses:
1. Kristen Stewart, $US34.5 million
2. Cameron Diaz. $US34 million
3. Sandra Bullock, $US25 million
4. Angelina Jolie, $US20 million
5. Charlize Theron, $US18 million
6. Julia Roberts, $US16 million
7. Sarah Jessica Parker, $US15 million
8. Meryl Streep, $US12 million
9. Kristen Wiig, $US12 million
10. Jennifer Aniston, $US11 million
