21 November 2008 8:04 AM, PST | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Superstars Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles have topped a new poll as Hollywood's richest couple - with combined earnings for 2008 of $162 million (GBP109 million).
The Crazy In Love stars, who wed in April, have amassed a fortune in the year from 1 June 2007 to 2008.
Rapper Jay-Z earned $82 million (GBP55.4 million) from his recent $150 million (GBP101 million) 10-year deal with concert promoter Live Nation, while wife Knowles has brought in $80 million (GBP54 million) from her various ventures in fashion, film and music.
Their 2008 fortune sets them far apart from Hollywood's other power couples - Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are in second place in the Forbes magazine poll with $85 million (GBP57 million), while Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie could only manage fifth place with $34 million (GBP22.9 million).
The top 10 of Hollywood's Top Earning Couples is as follows:
1. Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles - $162 million
2. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith - $85 million
3. David Beckham and Victoria Beckham - $58 million (GBP39 million)
4. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill - $35 million (GBP23.6 million)
5. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie - $34 million
6. Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann - $30 million (GBP20 million)
7. Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani - $28 million (GBP18.9 million)
8. Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman - $25 million (GBP16.9 million)
9. Tony Parker and Eva Longoria Parker - $22.5 million (GBP15 million)
10. Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart - $22 million (GBP14.8 million).
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