Top-Earning Young Superstars
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Forbes' 20 Under 25 list of the Top-Earning Young Superstars examined earnings from June 2006 to June 2007. We included salaries, winnings, endorsement deals and royalties. No deductions were taken for taxes or management fees.
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Next: Maria Sharapova -
Maria Sharapova
$23 million
Born: April 19, 1987
Tennis' "It" girl struggled with injuries in 2007, winning only one tournament and banking $1.7 million on the court. That's down from five tourney wins and $3.8 million in prize money the previous year. Not to worry, Sharapova's endorsement portfolio is one of the strongest in sports.
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Next: Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen -
Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen
$17 million each
Born: June 13, 1986
The petite twins lord over Dualstar, the largest star-driven 'tween merchandising empire on the planet outside of Disney. Mary-Kate and Ashley merchandise retails at Wal-Mart; their new high-end Elizabeth & James sportswear is available at Neiman Marcus.
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Next: Daniel Radcliffe -
Daniel Radcliffe
$15 million
Born: July 23, 1989
Since his 2001 foray into wizardry at age 12, both Radcliffe and his paycheck have matured remarkably. The actor was offered a reported $145,000 for The Sorcerer's Stone six years ago. His most recent role earned an estimated $14 million.
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Next: Carrie Underwood -
Carrie Underwood
$7 million
Born: March 10, 1983
The fourth season winner of American Idol has become the show's most successful alumnus. Her debut album, Some Hearts, was the best-selling album of 2006 in all genres, selling over 8 million copies worldwide (and edging out Kelly Clarkson's past efforts) and landing her two Grammys.
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Next: Scarlett Johansson -
Scarlett Johansson
$5 million
Born: Nov. 22, 1984
The sultry actress is set to appear in at least three films next year, including Woody Allen's "Vicky Cristina Barcelona." Last year Johansson landed endorsement deals with Louis Vuitton and Reebok, plus an enviable role in Justin Timberlake's video for "What Goes Around."
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