Beyonce Knowles' rich marriage

21-11-2008 12:01

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z have been named Hollywood's highest-earning couple.

The married pair topped the list compiled by Forbes magazine after collectively making $162 million between June 1, 2007, and June 1, 2008.

Naturally powerful people tend to gravitate toward other powerful people.

Hip-hop star Jay-Z pocketed $82 million from a 10-year deal with Live Nation, while Beyonce raked in $80 million from film, fashion and publishing deals.

Clinical psychologist and celebrity researcher Jim Houran said: "Naturally powerful people tend to gravitate toward other powerful people."

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith finished second place in the list, with earnings of $85 million.

Will was responsible for $80 million of the couple's fortune, most of which came from his roles in box-office hits 'I Am Legend', 'The Pursuit of Happyness' and 'Hancock'. Together the three movies made $1.2 billion at the box office, making Will Hollywood's most bankable star.

British couple David and Victoria Beckham were third with $58 million.