Wiggles top Kidman on Aussie rich list

Four men who dress in brightly colored jumpsuits and are best known to preschoolers, the Wiggles, earn more each year than either Nicole Kidman or Russell Crowe, according to a survey of Australia's top 50 entertainers released Wednesday by Business Review Weekly.The Wiggles made an estimated AUS$45 million ($34.4 million) in 2004. Joining them in the top 10 were fellow children's entertainers Hi-5, who claimed the sixth spot with AUS$15 million ($11.5 million). Despite these results, Australian actors dominated the top 10 list. Nicole Kidman came in second place with earnings of AUS$40 million ($30.6 million), ahead of Russell Crowe in third, with AUS$27 million ($20.6 million).Close behind was "The Ring Two" and "King Kong" star Naomi Watts, with AUS$17 million ($13 million), in fifth place. Cate Blanchett and Hugh Jackman tied for seventh place with AUS$13 million ($9.9 million) apiece, ahead of Heath Ledger in ninth with AUS$12 million ($9.2 million). Rock 'n' roll stalwarts AC/DC continue to rake in the cash more than three decades after their formation. The band made AUS$18 million ($13.8 million) last year, placing them fourth on the list. Fellow musicians Powderfinger rounded out the top 10, earning $10.5 million ($8 million) in 2004. According to BRW, Australians spend more money on entertainment each year than they do on food, affording Australia's top 50 Australian entertainers an average gross income of about AUS$5.5 million ($4.2 million). It is all about Nicole Kidman.
Source: chinadaily.com.cn
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