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TV's Highest Paid Actress Is...

Tina Fey, but she has to share the honor

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 29, 2011 10:02 AM CDT

(Newser) – Tina Fey is the highest-paid woman on television, but she’ll have to share the top spot with a Desperate Housewife. Forbes’ annual ranking covers the period between May 2010 and May 2011, during which the top 10 ladies made a total of $94 million, and includes salaries, syndication deals, and endorsement deals. The top five:

  • Tina Fey, 30 Rock: $13 million
  • Eva Longoria, Desperate Housewives: $13 million
  • Marcia Cross, Desperate Housewives: $10 million
  • Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: $10 million
  • Marg Helgenberger, CSI: $10 million
Click for the full list, which includes the other two Desperate Housewives.

In this May 16, 2011 file photo, actress and producer Tina Fey attends the NBC Network Upfront in New York.
In this May 16, 2011 file photo, actress and producer Tina Fey attends the NBC Network Upfront in New York.   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file)
Actress Eva Longoria arrives at the ALMA Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011.
Actress Eva Longoria arrives at the ALMA Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011.   (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)
Actress Marcia Cross arrives at the ALMA Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011.
Actress Marcia Cross arrives at the ALMA Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011.   (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)
In this March 21, 2011 file photo, actress Mariska Hargitay attends the premiere of HBO's Mildred Pierce at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York.
In this March 21, 2011 file photo, actress Mariska Hargitay attends the premiere of HBO's "Mildred Pierce" at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York.   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
Marg Helgenberger arrives at the 65th annual Tony Awards, Sunday, June 12, 2011 in New York.
Marg Helgenberger arrives at the 65th annual Tony Awards, Sunday, June 12, 2011 in New York.   (AP Photo/Charles Sykes)
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COMMENTS
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Truth777
Oct 1, 2011 10:39 PM CDT
All of the women mentioned in the above article are insignificant. Jesus accomplished more during his time on earth. Question: Do any of these women help the poor?  They all have massive bank accounts. Poverty is rampant all over the world.
trannycrackwhore
Sep 29, 2011 7:39 PM CDT
The writing on the first few years of 30-Rock was brilliant, but as Tina Fey has become successful the show has suffered. No mater the medium it is really hard to prevent success from ruining your own art. 
HMunster
Sep 29, 2011 10:36 AM CDT
Considering that she created the show, is one of the stars, that it's on one of the "Big 3" and that it's heavily syndicated, I'm frankly surprised that Tina Fey doesn't make more per year...

 
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