Superstars Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles have topped a new poll as Hollywood’s richest couple – with combined earnings for 2008 of $162 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 from his recent $150 million 10 year deal with concert promoter Live Nation, while wife Knowles has brought in $80 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 while Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie could only manage fifth place with $34 million.

The top 10 of the 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 and Victoria Beckham ($58 million)

4. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill ($35 million)

5. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie ($34 million)



6. Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann ( $30 million)

7. Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani ($28 million)

8. Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman ($25 million)

9. Tony Parker and Eva Longoria Parker ($22.5 million)

10. Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart ($22 million)


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