1. Reese Witherspoon - $15 million to $20 million
This Hollywood sweetheart will return to the romantic comedy genre next year. Her movie *Four Christmases*, which she starred in and helped produce, is set for a Christmas 2008 release. Reese's work schedule is full; she will soon start filming the horror flick *Our Family Trouble*. The hardworking actress this year launched the serious-minded *Rendition* and also successfully drew attention to her romance with Jake Gyllenhaal.