"Modern Family" star Sofia Vergara came in second with 44.1 million dollars, while Reese Witherspoon, who produces and appears in the hit HBO drama "Big Little Lies," ranked third with 35 million dollars.
Elisabeth Moss, who stars in the dystopian drama series "The Handmaid's Tale," and Australian actress Margot Robbie made it into the top 10 for the first time, with estimated earnings of 24 and 23.5 million dollars respectively.
Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Aniston, Kaley Cuoco, Charlize Theron and Ellen Pompeo also made the list.
Forbes's estimates are based on market research data, box office sales, and interviews with industry insiders.
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