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Angelina Jolie & Jennifer Aniston Vie For Highest-Paid Title

Thursday, Jul 2, 2009 | Updated 11:00 AM PST

Angelina Jolie & Jennifer Aniston just can't seem to escape each other.

The two stars placed first and second, respectively, on Forbes' list of this year's highest-paid actresses, which charted income from June 2008 to June 2009.

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Angelina reportedly earned $27 million in the past year, $2 million more than partner Brad Pitt's ex-wife, Jennifer.

The "Wanted" star took home a share of the profits from the action film, as well as earning an upfront sum from her role in the upcoming spy drama "Salt."

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Jen's milllions sprang from the success of "Marley & Me" and a paycheck from her next film, "The Baster," as well as serving as a spokesperson for SmartWater and residuals from "Friends" reruns.

Just under the two intertwined actresses was Meryl Streep, who earned $24 million thanks largely to the box office power of "Mamma Mia," and Sarah Jessica Parker, who earned $23 million on the strength of the big screen debut of "Sex and the City."

In fifth place was Cameron Diaz, who earned $20 million.

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Rounding out the rest of the top 10 is Sandra Bullock ($15 million), Reese Witherspoon ($15 million), Nicole Kidman ($12 million), Drew Barrymore ($12 million) and Renee Zellweger ($10 million).

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