| KIDMAN LOSES HER RICH CROWN
Hollywood star Nicole Kidman has been knocked off the top of Australia's rich list -- by children's entertainment troupe the Wiggles.
The musical quartet -- who have garnered millions of fans around the world with their fun-filled TV shows -- earned a massive $34.9 million in 2004 from the sale of CDs, videos and other merchandise.
The Wiggles' phenomenal rise to prominence has forced Kidman into second place on BRW magazine's list, with a 12-month salary totaling $30.8 million.
Actor Russell Crowe completed the top three with estimated earnings of $20.9 million.
Veteran rockers AC/DC, fourth, and "The Ring" actress Naomi Watts, fifth, earned $13.8 million and $13 million, respectively.
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