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We have more than a handful of actresses in Hollywood, but only ten top the highest grossing list by writing the script for their Hollywood lives. All have made the top list by appearing in movies over a consistent basis, but by also producing or co-producing the vehicles they starred in. Yes, they've showed us what they're made of and Hollywood has taken note by rewarding them handsomely. Here are our Hollywood's divas.

#1 Whoopi Goldberg Believe it or not, Whoopi tops the list at #1. The Oscar-winner for Ghost has been a movie star since 1985. She is credited for 46 films and at the peak of Whoopi’s career she was paid $7 million for her role in 1993’s Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. Most Memorable Film(s): The Color Purple, Sister Act Lifetime gross: $1,800,253,561 #1 movie: The Lion King (1994) $312,900,000

#2 Halle Berry Though she's probably the most recognizable actress of color on the Hollywood scene, Halle just missed the number one spot. She’s had six movies that grossed over 100 million and received 14 million dollars to star in Catwoman. Though it was an international bomb, she was the first black woman to receive this much for a film. Most Memorable Film(s): Losing Isaiah, X-Men Lifetime gross: $1,592,734,690 #1 movie: X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) $234.4

#3 Queen Latifah The rapper turned, actor, turned spokesmodel is an Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner. Credited for 26 films and starring in 13, Latifah’s biggest paycheck was 10 million for Beauty Shop in 2005. With memorable performances in Set It Off and Chicago, the Queen has more than earned the #3 spot. Most Memorable Film: Set it Off Lifetime gross: $1,431,366,338 #1 movie: Ice Age 2 $195.3 {mospagebreak}

#4 Jada Pinkett Smith Jada has a diverse range of films from her early beginnings in Menace II Society to acting alongside Hollywood heavyweights, such as Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx in Collateral and Keanu Reeves in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. Most Memorable Film(s): The Nutty Professor, Set It Off Lifetime gross: $1,417,189,353 #1 movie: The Matrix Reloaded $281.6

#5 Regina King Regina, known for her feisty characters, has appeared in 18 films acting alongside Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx, and Sandra Bullock. Most Memorable Film(s): Ray, Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous Lifetime gross: $1,050,799,524 #1 movie: Jerry Maguire $274,000,000

#6 Angela Bassett Angela, known for delivering powerful and emotionally-charged performances throughout her career, won over the respect of viewers and critics alike with films such as What's Love Got To Do With It? and How Stella Got Her Groove Back. Most Memorable Film(s): What's Love Got To Do With It?, Waiting To Exhale Lifetime gross: $750,045,528 (24 films) #1 movie: The Score (2001) $71.1

# 7 Nia Long This quintessential girl-next-door has co-starred with Jude Law, Ice Cube, Martin Lawrence, and this list's leading lady, Whoopi Goldberg. Most Memorable Film: Love Jones Lifetime gross: $691,414,242 #1 movie: Big Momma’s House (1999) $117.

#8 Thandie Newton Thandie is known for carefully choosing films. Her résumé includes Oscar-worthy performances in the films Crash, Beloved, and The Pursuit of Happyness. Most Memorable Film(s): Beloved, Crash Lifetime gross:$664.9 #1 movie: Mission: Impossible II $215.4

#10 Jennifer Hudson Having only acted in 4 films, Jennifer has accomplished quite a feat to make the list. But it was no secret that she was on her way to the top having won an Oscar for her outstanding performance in her very first film Dreamgirls. Most Memorable Film(s): Dreamgirls Lifetime gross: $293,750,056 #1 movie: Sex and the City $152,647,258