Tuesday, 17 June 2008

Oprah #1 on Forbes Most Powerful

Oprah Winfrey has still got it, according to Forbes Magazine, which on Wednesday released its Celebrity 100 List, ranking the most powerful names in Hollywood today.

Ranked by earnings and fame, Winfrey came in at Number 1, earning $275 million before taxes over the last 12 months. She was followed by Tiger Woods at number 2 with $115 million and Angelina Jolie who earned a reported $14 million in earnings and enjoyed unrivaled levels of fame. Rounding out the top 10 was Jolie's boyfriend Brad Pitt, who last year banked $20 million.

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling was the year's top earner, making $300 million off her last installment of the Potter series alone, and solidifying her easily as the richest author on the planet.

The top 10� most powerful celebrities are below:

1. Oprah Winfrey

2. Tiger Woods

3. Angelina Jolie

4. Beyonce Knowles

5. David Beckham

6. Johnny Depp

7. Jay-Z

8. The Police

9. J.K. Rowling

10. Brad Pitt




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