Sandra Bullock Highest Paid Actress in 2009

Sandra Bullock onstage at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards held at the Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal Studios on June 6, 2010 in Universal City, California. (Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

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August 5, 2010Updated: October 1, 2015

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Despite personal troubles, Sandra Bullock hit the jackpot last year, bringing home the highest income of any actress, according to a report from Forbes this week.

The report said the actress raked in $56 million between June 2009 and June 2010.

“The Blind Side” and “The Proposal,” both of which grossed a combined $630 million at the box office, provided the bulk of Bullock’s income. “The Blind Side” got her an Oscar, even though she took a pay cut for her role in the film.

Compared with other Hollywood stars, Bullock reached number eight on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list.

Tied for second-place, Reese Witherspoon and Cameron Diaz each earned $32 million. Jennifer Aniston came in next, earning $27 million, and Sarah Jessica Parker netted $25 million at fourth place.