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Parsons, fellow 'Big Bang' actors top Forbes' best-paid list
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Big Bang Theory cast in the press room at the 2010 People's Choice Awards in Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, California, on Jan. 6, 2010. (Shutterstock.com/carrie-nelson)
"The Big Bang Theory" does a bang-up job of making its stars rich.
The CBS comedy claims TV's four best-paid actors, according to the annual list released Thursday by Forbes .
Jim Parsons led with a $25.5 million take between June 2015 and this June, Forbes said, followed by cast-mates Johnny Galecki ($24 million), Simon Helberg ($22.5 million) and Kunal Nayyar ($22 million).
(Read also: 'Furious 7,' 'Big Bang Theory' win at People's Choice Awards)
In fifth place: Mark Harmon, star of CBS' drama "NCIS," was paid $20 million (as with all these actors, before management fees and taxes).
Forbes' list of TV actresses, released last week, reaffirms the generous salaries for "Big Bang" stars: Leading lady, Kaley Cuoco placed second on that list, with $24.5 million.
In that top spot: ABC's "Modern Family" bombshell Sofia Vergara, with $43 million.
