Highest-paid TV actresses: Are they worth it?

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Highest-paid TV actresses: Are they worth it?

Forbes has released its list of highest-paid TV actresses from May 2010-May 2011. Who made the list, and who's actually worth the big paycheck?

She may not be bringing home Oprah-sized paychecks just yet, but Tina Fey ties for the top spot on Forbes' latest list of highest-paid TV actresses. The "30 Rock" star made a whopping $13 million for the role of Liz Lemon between May 2010 and May 2011.

Eva Longoria also brought home $13 million for her role as Gabrielle Solis on ABC's "Desperate Housewives." All of the "Housewives" make Forbes' list, but Longoria comes out on top.

Mariska Hargitay walks away this year from a $10 million paycheck for playing Det. Oliva Benson on NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit."

How much does a gig starring on CBS mega-hit "CSI" pay? Marg Helgenberger brought home $10 million over the last year for all that fake investigating.

"Desperate Housewife" Teri Hatcher made a cool $9 million.

Felicity Huffman's role on "Desperate Housewives" also earned the actress $9 million.

"Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo made $7 million.

Every "Good Wife" should make $6 million a year, but as far as we know, Julianna Margulies is one of the few who actually do.

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She may not be bringing home Oprah-sized paychecks just yet, but Tina Fey ties for the top spot on Forbes' latest list of highest-paid TV actresses. The "30 Rock" star made a whopping $13 million for the role of Liz Lemon between May 2010 and May 2011.

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