Forbes has released its list of<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fpictures%2Feimi45emjd%2Fno-1-sofia-vergara%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank"> highest-paid TV actresses of 2014</a>, and Sofia Vergara was at the top. The "Modern Family" performer made $37 million, thanks to her TV show and endorsement deals with such brands as Diet Pepsi and CoverGirl. Here are 13 other TV actors and actresses whose 2014 haul helped them land in Forbes.
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Forbes has released its list of highest-paid TV actresses of 2014, and Sofia Vergara was at the top. The "Modern Family" performer made $37 million, thanks to her TV show and endorsement deals with such brands as Diet Pepsi and CoverGirl. Here are 13 other TV actors and actresses whose 2014 haul helped them land in Forbes.
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Mariska Hargitay, the longtime star of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," came in second with a take of $13 million, drawn from her per-episode salary as well as syndication earnings. In addition to "SVU," Hargitay oversees a nonprofit, the Joyful Heart Foundation.
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Mariska Hargitay, the longtime star of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," came in second with a take of $13 million, drawn from her per-episode salary as well as syndication earnings. In addition to "SVU," Hargitay oversees a nonprofit, the Joyful Heart Foundation.
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Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting's success on "The Big Bang Theory" has made her one of the most financially successful actresses in the business. The 2014 tally for the star? $11 million.
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Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting's success on "The Big Bang Theory" has made her one of the most financially successful actresses in the business. The 2014 tally for the star? $11 million.
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Julianna Margulies recently earned an Emmy for her performance on "The Good Wife." The actress made $10 million, according to Forbes.
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Julianna Margulies recently earned an Emmy for her performance on "The Good Wife." The actress made $10 million, according to Forbes.
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Ellen Pompeo's long run on "Grey's Anatomy" has kept her on Forbes' list. The actress made $10 million in 2014.
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Ellen Pompeo's long run on "Grey's Anatomy" has kept her on Forbes' list. The actress made $10 million in 2014.
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Cobie Smulders is moving on from "How I Met Your Mother," which wrapped up its run in March. That's OK: Films such as "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" have kept her in demand. She tallied $10 million.
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Cobie Smulders is moving on from "How I Met Your Mother," which wrapped up its run in March. That's OK: Films such as "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" have kept her in demand. She tallied $10 million.
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Smulders' "HIMYM" castmate Alyson Hannigan also made out well in 2014. According to Forbes, the actress made $9.5 million.
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Smulders' "HIMYM" castmate Alyson Hannigan also made out well in 2014. According to Forbes, the actress made $9.5 million.
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Forbes also keeps track of male TV performers. Tops on its list is Ashton Kutcher, who made $26 million from such projects as the show "Two and a Half Men" and deals with Nikon and Lenovo.
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Forbes also keeps track of male TV performers. Tops on its list is Ashton Kutcher, who made $26 million from such projects as the show "Two and a Half Men" and deals with Nikon and Lenovo.
Kutcher's "Two and a Half Men" castmate Jon Cryer is also doing well for himself. The actor made $19 million in 2014.
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Kutcher's "Two and a Half Men" castmate Jon Cryer is also doing well for himself. The actor made $19 million in 2014.
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Mark Harmon stars on the top-rated "NCIS," a highlight of a steady career that spans more than three decades. Harmon made $19 million in 2014, Forbes says.
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Mark Harmon stars on the top-rated "NCIS," a highlight of a steady career that spans more than three decades. Harmon made $19 million in 2014, Forbes says.
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Neil Patrick Harris' versatility -- he acts! he sings! he dances! -- has made him an in-demand host as well as a top-notch performer. Another "HIMYM" actor, Harris made $18 million in 2014.
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Neil Patrick Harris' versatility -- he acts! he sings! he dances! -- has made him an in-demand host as well as a top-notch performer. Another "HIMYM" actor, Harris made $18 million in 2014.
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Patrick Dempsey earned $16 million in 2014. The "Grey's Anatomy" actor has deals with Porsche and Simmons Beautyrest.
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Patrick Dempsey earned $16 million in 2014. The "Grey's Anatomy" actor has deals with Porsche and Simmons Beautyrest.
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The shrewd Kevin Spacey is a notable producer -- his company, Trigger Street, has had a hand in such films as "Captain Phillips" and "The Social Network" -- and continues to shine as an actor, particularly in "House of Cards." Spacey earned $16 million in 2014.
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The shrewd Kevin Spacey is a notable producer -- his company, Trigger Street, has had a hand in such films as "Captain Phillips" and "The Social Network" -- and continues to shine as an actor, particularly in "House of Cards." Spacey earned $16 million in 2014.
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Tim Allen still stars in a TV show -- "Last Man Standing" -- but he made most of his $15 million earnings from his Las Vegas performances, Forbes says.
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Tim Allen still stars in a TV show -- "Last Man Standing" -- but he made most of his $15 million earnings from his Las Vegas performances, Forbes says.
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