Naomi Watts named Australia’s highest earning actress

London: Hollywood star Naomi Watts has cemented her place on Australia`s rich list after she was named the country`s highest earning actress, ahead of her childhood friend Nicole Kidman.

The 43-year-old star, who was born in England before moving Down Under as a child, came in at number three on BRW magazine`s list of Australia`s wealthiest entertainers with earnings of USD 12 million, Daily Express reported. The placing, behind Global Creatures - the group responsible for Walking with Dinosaurs, the Arena Spectacular and children`s entertainers The Wiggles, makes Watts Australia`s highest earning actor ahead of her school friend Kidman, who is in fifth place with USD 11.8 million. PTI