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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- It's no secret that most celebs can't complain when it comes to their salaries - but how much do they actually make?
According to Parade, quite a range in 2008 - from $1 to billions.
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Jennifer Aniston reportedly earned $27 million on the strength of films such as "Marley & Me," and funnyman Will Ferrell made $31 million. Actor/director Tyler Perry , the force behind the "Madea" movies, brought home $125 million, while "Grey's Anatomy" star Patrick Dempsey made a McDreamy $3.5 million.
In the music world, Beyonce scored $80 million thanks to her latest album, "I Am... Sasha Fierce" and a budding film career, and husband Jay-Z did even better with $82 million. Country cutie Taylor Swift - the top-selling musician of 2008 - made $5.5 million. Resurgent pop princess Britney Spears wasn't far behind, making $2.25 million.
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Sports stars cleaned up as well, with Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez making $34 million and golf champ Tiger Woods taking home $110 million. Racecar driver Danica Patrick earned $7 million.
TV host Kelly Ripa earned $8 million, while supermodel Carolyn Murphy took home $4.5 million. Popular author John Grisham made $25 million and controversial radio host Rush Limbaugh walked away with $38 million.
While not in the millions, political figures were up there, too. Embattled Illinois ex-governor Rod Blagojevich made $177,400 and former vice-presidential candidate and current Alaska Governor Sarah Palin made $125,000 - not as much as her TV impersonator, Tina Fey , who made $4.6 million. Meanwhile, billionaire New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg took home a single dollar for his day job.
Hero pilot Chesley Sullenberger, who saved the lives of a crew of people with his miraculous Hudson River landing, made $100,000.
But the most successful celebrity of 2008 was Barbie, the iconic doll's sales topped out at $3.3 billion for the year.
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JohnBeyonce still has to sleep with Porky Pig Jay-Z though. Yuk!report abuseposted November 1, 2009 10:39 AM PST
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leenieHi, Well iam glad that all is well with people.My thoughts is have a good life and be kind to you fellow man. God Bless.report abuseposted June 25, 2009 11:20 AM PDT
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margaretI would give almost all my money to medical research company's.report abuseposted June 2, 2009 5:19 PM PDT
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Dee LIf I had that kinda money i'd wipe my A$$ with it, nah Ill give lots to the foster children of America, I think these kids are the worst off of all kids. Foster parents SUCK!!!!report abuseposted May 20, 2009 4:33 PM PDT
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ViWouldn't it be great if all these people took one homeless family, housed them, clothed them gave them an education. I know, I know I like to dream, but still it would be great. They would not even miss the money. I include the vatican in the dream also. Together they can house all the homeless, ah to dream, dream, dreamreport abuseposted April 29, 2009 8:59 PM PDT
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Jeff Bwow all that drama not knowing what to blow your money on ; it makes me a little sick .................report abuseposted April 29, 2009 2:58 PM PDT
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