mariska hargitay

When it comes to the small screen, TV actresses can make a lot less than their movie peers. But the top in their field are certainly raking in the dough. Tied for first place: a Desperate Housewife and a 30 Rock star.

There's a little secret in the world of reality shows that may be undermining the very premise of the programs -- and it's not that the shows are as unscripted as their producers would like you to believe. Once thought of as a cheap way to get programming on the air, reality shows like The Hills...