N8. Reese Witherspoon – $15 million
This actress began her career as a child actress when she starred in The Man in the Moon in 1991.
But her breakthrough came in 2001 with her role in Legally Blonde, and in 2002 she starred in the romantic comedy Sweet Home Alabama.
In 2005, Witherspoon received worldwide attention for her portrayal of June Carter Cash in Walk the Line, which earned her the Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, BAFTA Award, Screen Actors Guild Award and the Critics Choice Award for Best Actress.
As you know, she owns a production company, Pacific Standard and she is actively involved in children’s and women’s advocacy organizations.
She serves on the board of the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) and was named Global Ambassador of Avon Products in 2007, serving as honorary chair of the charitable Avon Foundation.
