Deepika Joins The Elite ‘World’s Highest Paid Actresses’ Listing

Deepika Padukone just put Bollywood on the global map like never before with this Forbes listing.

Deepika Padukone becomes no. 10 on the Forbes list of the world’s highest paid actresses. (Photo: Instagram/@deepikapadukone)

Not only is Deepika Padukone the highest paid actress in Bollywood, but she’s also hob-nobbing with Jennifer Aniston, Charlize Theron, Jennifer Lawrence, Mila Kunis, Julia Roberts, Amy Adams and other megastars in the Forbes list of the world’s highest paid actresses. Though Deepika is at the bottom of this top 10 list with a gross earning of $10 Million per year, she’s putting Bollywood on the global map like never before. She’s the only new addition to the coveted list and is making us super proud. More power to you DP!

Not only is the 30 year old actress a style icon and Bollywood’s most sought after heroine, she also recently featured as an upcoming Hollywood star in Vanity Fair magazine.

Jennifer Lawrence sits at number 1 with a gross income of $46 Million per year. (Photo: Reuters; altered by The Quint)

Melissa McCarthy takes home $33 million per year. (Photo: Reuters; altered by The Quint)

Scarlett Johnasson has been on the elite Forbes list for many years. (Photo: Reuters; altered by The Quint)

Jennifer Aniston is still very much in demand too. (Photo: Reuters; altered by The Quint)

Charlize Theron, always the stunner. (Photo: Reuters; altered by The Quint)

While last year’s ranking evaluated 18 women, this year’s list features the top 10 to give a more accurate portrait of acting’s earning elite.

(Source: Forbes)