Priyanka Chopra, Sofia Vergara, Kaley Cuoco: World's highest paid TV actresses

Priyanka Chopra has become the first Indian star to enter the Forbes list of highest paid television actresses in the world, after starring in American series "Quantico". Priyanka ranks eighth in the coveted list, which has retained American actress Sofia Vergara at the first position, fifth year in a row. Other TV actresses to make it to the big list include the likes of Kaley Cuoco, Kerry Washington, Stana Katic among others. A look!

1. Sofia Vergara – $43 million

Modern Family star Sofia Vergara is once again at the first position among the highest paid TV celebrities. She has acquired the position fifth year in a row.

2. Kaley Cuoco – $24.5 million

"The Big Bang Theory" actress Kaley Cuoco is at the second position, with an earning of USD 24.5 million.

3. Mindy Kaling – $15 million

Mindy Kaling came third with USD 15 million.

4. Ellen Pompeo and Mariska Hargitay – $14.5 million

The fourth position was a tie between Ellen Pompeo and Mariska Hargitay, who both made USD 14.5 million.

6. Kerry Washington – $13.5 million

Kerry Washington of "Scandal" fame finds herself at sixth position, with USD 13.5 million earnings.

7. Stana Katic – $12 million

"Castle" star Stana Katric, who like Priyanka makes a debut on the list, is placed at seventh position.

8. Priyanka Chopra – $11 million

Priyanka has earned USD 11 million. She made her international acting debut last year with ABC's "Quantico" and now is gearing up for its second season.

Back home, the 34-year-old actress has starred in two Bollywood films in the past one year -- "Bajirao Mastani" and "Jai Gangaajal"-- and will make her Hollywood film debut with "Baywatch" alongside Hollywood heavy-hitters including Dwayne Johnson, the world's highest-paid actor.

9. Julianna Margulies -$10.5 million

The Good Wife star Julianna Margulies acquired the tenth position with a total earning of $10.5 million.

10. Julie Bowen – $10 million
Another 'Modern Family' star Julie Bowen also made it to the list. She has been a part of shows like Boston Legal, Lost and many more.