Jennifer Lawrence Named Highest-Paid Actress In The World

For the second year in a row, the odds are in her favor: Jennifer Lawrence is once again the world's highest-paid actress, notching $46 million pretax over 12 months–$13 million more than second-ranked Melissa McCarthy, who pocketed $33 million.

Film star Jennifer Lawrence is becoming a tough act to follow — financially speaking. The Oscar winner is the world's highest-paid actress for a second straight year, collecting a cool $46 million before taxes over a recent 12-month stretch, according to Forbes.

From Hollywood's Hottest Jennifer Lawrence to India's Most Beautiful Deepika Padukone, the world's highest paid actresses earned a combined $205 million. Deepika Padukone. Mila Kunis. Julia Roberts. Amy Adams. Charlize Theron.