Sandra tops highest-earning actress list

Wearing a midnight-blue backless gown, Sandra looked divine at the Oscars this year.

Sandra last year at the Gravity premiere.

Accentuating her best features, Sandra shows of her décolletage a few months ago.

Sharing a giggle with The Blind Side co-star Quinton Aaron.

Fooling around with Bradley Cooper at the premier of All About Steve in 2009.

A screen-shot from the film Speed.

Sandra’s saucy character made her an instant Hollywood darling.

The film’s thrilling premise made it a box-office hit.

At the forces of nature premiere in 1999.

Looking casual at the 1999 Teen Choice Awards.

Sandra put in a hilarious performance in Miss Congeniality.

With Gwyneth Paltrow and Salma Hayek in 2001.

Here’s the happy couple in 2002.

At Mercedes Benz fashion week in 2002.

Showing some skin at the 2003 BAFTA awards.

Like a floating angel at the 2004 Oscars.

Bullock’s biggest career achievement to date, came in 2009 with the Blond Side, garnering her the Best Actress Oscar.

Bullock’s character, Leigh Anne, was strong and purposeful.

With ex-husband Jesse James at the 2010 Golden Globes.

Another mini for the 2010 MTV Movie Awards.

A new ‘do for the 2011 Golden Globes.

Rocking a chic suit in 2011.

New mum with son Louis in 2011.

A sophisticated look for the 2012 Vanity Fair Oscar party.

Her Oscars look made best dressed lists worldwide in 2012.

Last year, at the New York premiere of Gravity with co-star George Clooney.

Looking fabulous at the London premiere.

The 50-year-old actress showed off her muscular legs in a lace mini dress.

She plays her striking dark features to maximum advantage.

In 2007, Bullock was ranked as the 14th richest woman in the entertainment industry with an estimated fortune of $85 million.

Bullock with Gravity director Alfonso Cueron.

With co-star George Clooney at the film’s New York premiere.

A few months before her 50th.

Jennifer Lawrence came in second on the list with estimated earnings of $US34 million.