Source: Forbes

When it comes to raking in money in Hollywood, no actress has proven more successful than Angelina Jolie, a fact that was validated by Forbes.com, who labeled her as the highest-earning female star on the silver screen.

Jolie reportedly earned $27 million in the past year, edging out Brad Pitt's ex-wife Jennifer Aniston, who earned $25 million in the same period.

Most of Jolie's earnings have come from her supporting turn in the action film Wanted, a production that grossed $339 million worldwide, along with her upcoming role in the film Salt.

Aniston, by comparison, has drawn her earnings from her role in Marley and Me, which earned $243 million worldwide, and her new role in the upcoming film The Baster.

Along with her movie roles, Aniston is still paid for her appearances in Friends and advertising for Glaceau's Smartwater.

Meryl Streep, Sarah Jessica Parker and Cameron Diaz rounded out the top five. Streep earned $24 million, mainly from her role in Mamma Mia, which grossed $601 million worldwide, while Parker's Sex and the City earned $401 million worldwide. Diaz earned $20 million between June 2008 and June 2009.