At least according to The Hollywood Reporter’s list of highest-earning actresses. Guess that’s what Angelina Jolie gets for doing action movies and non-commercial ones. The bad news is, salaries are plummeting for top actresses and still lag the earnings of leading men. Oh well, guess feminists still have a lot to do! The Hollywood Reporter further said that Angelina Jolie had earned $15 million for the action movie “Wanted” this year and she could make $20 million to star in a possible sequel. The mother of six also played dramatic roles in 2007’s “A Mighty Heart” and in this year’s “Changeling.”

Oscar winner Julia Roberts claimed the No. 2 spot after a long absence from the screen, making more than $15 million for “Duplicity,” which comes out next year. Reese Witherspoon who topped the female list last year after winning an Oscar for her role in the 2005 movie “Walk the Line,” dropped to No. 3. She earned $14 million for appearing in the comedy hit “Four Christmases” that opened recently. Big stars such as Halle Berry and Nicole Kidman — both Oscar winners — are no longer able to earn $10 million a movie. Tough luck! I’m sure Angelina Jolie will keep them in her mind.

Recently, a New York Times article outlined the agreement that Brangelina allegedly struck with People magazine when they published their most recent family photos. And it put Angelina Jolie in a sort of a bad light — and who comes to the rescue? Her partner of three years, Brad Pitt! In his interview in Rolling Stone, the dashing actor defended Angelina Jolie and said:

“It sounded to me like the story made Angie out to be manipulative in some way. And (the writer is) totally missing the point. She is savvy. … It doesn’t sound like this guy understands that when it came to the birth of our children, a huge bounty was placed on their heads. And people were going to go to incredible lengths to get it. … in our mind, People magazine does more things about the positive spirit of people, so that’s how we came to our decision.”

The interview also featured Brad Pitt’s answer to which Angelina Jolie film was his favorite. The answer was “Mr. & Mrs. Smith.” But surprise, they’ve never gotten around to seeing it! Brad shares, “No, we’ve never seen it. I just mean because, you know … six kids. Because I fell in love.”

At the L.A. premiere of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, the world’s most beautiful couple went for old Hollywood glamour. Angelina Jolie looked stunning in a strapless black dress while Brad Pitt looked dapper in a bowtie plus tux, and of course, his old-school mustache. Sharing the night’s were two VIPs, the actor’s parents, Bill and Jane Pitt. And Angelina Jolie played the dutiful daughter host, declining to chat with some reporters saying, “I have to stay with them.”

For Brad Pitt’s part, he said the entire event was designed to channel old Hollywood glamour. He told Entertainment Tonight, “It’s a movie in the vein of the classics. [It's a] classic epic, dealing with life and love, and all that fantastic stuff.” Angelina Jolie’s current partner goes on to explain that director David Fincher took The Curious Case of Benjamin Button to a whole new level. He shared, “You can feel a film when something’s happening off the page.. Fincher’s done an extraordinary, extraordinary job here. I find it quite special.”

What an accomplishment!! And add to that raising six kids, gahh! According to reports, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have been nominated for the 2009 Golden Globe Awards — she got a best actress (drama) nom for her role in “Changeling, ” he got a best actor (drama) nom for “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” Angelina Jolie’s competitors are Anne Hathaway in “Rachel Getting Married,” Meryl Streep in “Doubt,” Kristin Scott Thomas in “I’ve Loved You So Long” and Kate Winslet in “Revolutionary Road.” Brad Pitt’s fellow nominees are Leonardo DiCaprio in “Revolutionary Road,” Frank Langella in “Frost/Nixon,” Sean Penn in “Milk” and Mickey Rourke in “The Wrestler.” Angelina Jolie’s “The Changeling” was also nominated for ORIGINAL SCORE (Clint Eastwood). Brad’s movie was also nominated for Best Picture, Best Screenplay and Best Music.