Jennifer Lawrence Named 2015's Highest Paid Actress

Thanks to a slew of hit films and endorsements, Jennifer Lawrence has claimed the top spot on Forbe's 2015 list of highest paid actresses. "The Hunger Games" hottie tops the list with $52 million in earnings last year. Coming in second was "Avengers" actress Scarlett Johansson with $35.5 million. Rounding out the top 3 was comedy star Melissa McCarthy with $23 million.

International star Bingbing Fan checked in at number 4 with $21 million and newlywed Jennifer Aniston filled out the top 5 with $16.5 million. Last year's leading lady Sandra Bullock dropped to 15th with only an $8 million take for the year.

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