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The ‘Modern Family’ star, who earns $325,000 for each episode of the series, reportedly cashed in an estimated $37 million between June 2013 and June 2014, which puts her at the top of Forbes magazine’s annual list.
In addition to her acting career, the 42-year old Colombian actress, also made millions from her many endorsement deals with Diet Pepsi, Cover Girl, Kmart and other large companies.
She also co-founded Latin World Entertainment, a talent, management and entertainment marketing firm.
Forbes Highest paid US TV Actresses:
1. Sofia Vergara – $37 million
2. Mariska Hargitay – $13 million
3. Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting – $11 million
4. Juliana Margulies, Ellen Pompeo and Cobie Smulders – $10 million
5. Alyson Hannigan – $9.5 million
6. Amy Poehler – $7 million
7. Mindy Kaling – $6.5 million
8. Kerry Washington, Zooey Deschanel, Courteney Cox – $6 million
9. Claire Danes – $5 million
10. Lena Dunham – $3.5 million
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