Colombian-American actress Sofia Vergara topped Forbes magazine’s annual list of best paid television actresses for the fifth year in a row on Wednesday, earning $43 million.
Priyanka Chopra’s name is on spot eight as she took home $11 million for her American action-thriller TV series, Quantico. Another name of Indian origin on the list is Mindy Kaling, who is the third highest paid TV actress in the world.
Vergara, who made more money than any male TV star for Modern Family-- was followed on the list by Kaley Cuoco, 30, who plays Penny on The Big Bang Theory and earned $24.5 million in the 12 months to June.
Forbes said while Vergara’s role on the hit mockumentary helped propel her to the top of the best-paid list, endorsement and licensing deals have ensured she still commands the number one spot.
“In all, the 15 highest-paid female stars of the small screen made a combined $208.5 million between June 2015 and June 2016 -- $43.5 million more than last year’s combined total of $165 million,” Forbes said.
Here is the list of top paid TV actresses, with Priyanka Chopra on the 8th slot.
1. Sofia Vergara – $43 million
2. Kaley Cuoco – $24.5 million
3. Mindy Kaling – $15 million
4. Ellen Pompeo and Mariska Hargitay – $14.5 million
6. Kerry Washington – $13.5 million
7. Stana Katic – $12 million
8. Priyanka Chopra – $11 million
9. Julianna Margulies -$10.5 million
10. Julie Bowen – $10 million
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