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Business and money magazine Forbes has published its annual list of the world's highest-paid actresses, and Jennifer Lawrence--after two years on top--is no longer No. 1. Emma Stone, who won an Oscar for La La Land, was the highest-paid actress of 2017 according to the report. She reportedly banked $26 million before taxes during the year.

Emma Stone is the world's highest-paid actress. Stone, 28, who won best actress for her role as a struggling actress in "La La Land," made $26 million in pre-tax earnings, according to Forbes' calculations over a 12-month period from June 2016 to June 2017.

Jennifer Aniston earned $25.5 million, with residual income still coming in from the television sitcom "Friends" and endorsement deals with brands such as SmartWater and Emirates Airline.

Jennifer Lawrence who topped the Forbes list for two consecutive years, dropped to No. 3 this year with earnings of $24 million, almost half of her prior year's earnings of $46 million. The actress, who has spoken out on equal pay for women in Hollywood, saw her earnings dip this year after the conclusion of the "Hunger Games" franchise, but continues to make money from movie deals and an endorsement deal with fashion brand Christian Dior.

Melissa McCarthy earned $18 million.

Charlize Theron earned $14 million.