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The Hollywood Reporter has released its annual list of Hollywood's highest-earning actresses, many of whom have never once allowed themselves to be photographed without panties exiting a Mercedes SLR on their way into Hyde—an admirable stance that can only have contributed to their enigmatic allure and hefty asking prices. The top 10 as listed by a press release are:

1. Nicole Kidman $16 million-$17 million
2. Reese Witherspoon $15 million
3. Renee Zellweger $15 million
4. Drew Barrymore $15 million
5. Cameron Diaz $15 million
6. Halle Berry $14 million
7. Charlize Theron $10 million
8. Angelina Jolie $10 million
9. Kirsten Dunst $8 million-$10 million
10. Jennifer Aniston $8 million

The most notable absence is Julia Roberts, who has topped every list since it began, but seeing as her primary project this year involved inspiring Broadway critics to think up synonyms for "wooden," she was disqualified. That meant frequent bridesmaid Nicole Kidman moved into the Number One slot—a triumph rendered all the more impressive by the fact that her 2006 output consisted of a penguin voiceover and a little-seen art house film in which she was required to administer flea-dips to Robert Downey Jr. The entire press release is after the jump, suitable to clip and save as a handy Agents' A-list Actress Poaching & Hunting Guide.

NICOLE KIDMAN TOPS THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER'S ANNUAL ACTRESS SALARY LIST; REESE WITHERSPOON COMES IN AT NO. 2

(November 29, 2006 - Los Angeles) Today The Hollywood Reporter released its fifth annual list of the 10 highest-paid actresses on HollywoodReporter.com, ahead of its 15th annual Women in Entertainment Power 100 issue being released on Dec. 5.

Risk-taking has paid off in 2006 for Nicole Kidman, who nabbed a career best salary for Warner Bros. Pictures' planned August release "The Invasion" after a string of daring choices. Kidman takes over the top spot bringing in $16 million -$17 million per film. Reese Witherspoon, on the heels of her Oscar win for "Walk the Line," moves up to No. 2, followed by Renee Zellweger, both earning $15 million per picture.

This year, Kirsten Dunst makes her first appearance on the list commanding $8 million - $10 million per film while Halle Berry, after falling off last year, rejoins the group at No. 6.

Julia Roberts, who has topped the list since its inception, is not included this year because she did not star in a live-action film released in 2006.

The complete 2006 list is as follows:

1. Nicole Kidman $16 million-$17 million
2. Reese Witherspoon $15 million
3. Renee Zellweger $15 million
4. Drew Barrymore $15 million
5. Cameron Diaz $15 million
6. Halle Berry $14 million
7. Charlize Theron $10 million
8. Angelina Jolie $10 million
9. Kirsten Dunst $8 million-$10 million
10. Jennifer Aniston $8 million

2005

1. Julia Roberts $20 million
2. Nicole Kidman $16 million-$17 million
3. Reese Witherspoon $15 million
4. Drew Barrymore $15 million
5. Renee Zellweger $10 million-$15 million
6. Angelina Jolie $10 million-$15 million
7. Cameron Diaz $10 million-$15 million
8. Jodie Foster $10 million-$12 million
9. Charlize Theron $10 million
10. Jennifer Aniston $9 million

2004

1. Julia Roberts $20 million
2. Cameron Diaz $20 million
3. Nicole Kidman $15 million
4. Reese Witherspoon $15 million
5. Drew Barrymore $15 million
6. Halle Berry $14 million
7. Sandra Bullock $12 million-$15 million
8. Angelina Jolie $12 million-$15 million
9. Renee Zellweger $12 million
10. Jennifer Lopez $12 million

2003

1. Julia Roberts $20 million
2. Cameron Diaz $20 million
3. Nicole Kidman $15 million
4. Reese Witherspoon $15 million
5. Drew Barrymore $15 million
6. Halle Berry $14 million
7. Sandra Bullock $12 million-$15 million
8. Angelina Jolie $12 million-$15 million
9. Jennifer Lopez $12 million
10. Renee Zellweger $10 million-$12 million

2002

1. Julia Roberts $20 million
2. Cameron Diaz $20 million
3. Drew Barrymore $15 million
4. Jodie Foster $15 million
5. Reese Witherspoon $15 million
6. Sandra Bullock $12 million-$15 million
7. Angelina Jolie $12 million-$15 million
8. Nicole Kidman $12 million-$15 million
9. Jennifer Lopez $12 million
10. Renee Zellweger $10 million

Publishing Dec. 5, The Hollywood Reporter's 15th annual Women in Entertainment Power 100 special issue will identify and rank entertainment's most powerful female executives. From motion picture, TV, music and other areas of the industry, these women are recognized as having the power to change the direction of their company and affect the future of the business.