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'Forbes' Celebrity 100 Has a Big O

by celebuzz on Jun. 12, 2008 10:27 AM / 5 Comments

Forbes magazine has released its annual list of the "Celebrity 100," which compiles the most powerful A-listers in the world based on "earnings and fame." Oprah Winfrey has taken the lead for the second year with a whopping $275 million—despite lower TV ratings and magazine circulation—followed once again by Tiger Woods at $115 mil. Guess golf isn't as boring as it seems.

But what's notable this year are the twosomes. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt and Jay-Z and Beyoncé have made the big bucks and usurped magazine covers in the past year, and it's showing.

Brad and Ang ring in at numbers 3 (Angelina) and 10 (Brad). It makes sense that she made more money than her companion last year, as she seems to be the one running things in that relationship, and the difference in take-home might give her a subtle psychological edge.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z are at 4 and 7, respectively. The two still haven't confirmed that they were married at Jay-Z's NYC penthouse on April 4, but it looks like they're more than able to afford that new multimillion-dollar McMansion.

Oprah Winfrey came in on top again. She made $275 million in the past year. America's favorite book club president's combination of made a repeat appearance at #1, despite lowered TV ratings and magazine circulation.

Elsewhere on the list: Johnny Depp (#6), David Beckham (#5 and bucking the couples trend, as wife Victoria Beckham doesn't make the grade), J.K. Rowling (#9), Justin Timberlake (#12), Jennifer Aniston (#17, and Angelina must love that), Miley Cyrus (#35) and, just squeaking in, Zac Efron (#92).

Madonna, who is normally in the top 10, checked in at #21 this year. Someone wasn't drinking enough Kabbalah water.

Here's the complete Top 10:

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

Quotables /

“Oprah Winfrey was ranked the world’s most powerful celebrity for the second year running in a new survey published by Forbes magazine on Wednesday.

Tiger Woods retained the No. 2 spot on the list, raking in $115 million on and off the course, while actress Angelina Jolie jumped to the third.”

Just Jared

“"Forbes" magazine has once again released its 100 richest celebrities in the world, and your spiritual guru Oprah Winfrey is once again at the top. She made $275 million this past year. Do you think she'll ever run for office? It's not like things could get much worse and at least we'll have a president who likes to read.

Wait, where's Madge? Snap! Madonna didn't make the top 10. And Angelina Jolie makes more money than her husband! That's got to cause a few snickers over the dinner table in France on Angie's part. Who knew Johnny Depp did that well for himself? That gay pirate thing pays off!

And what's with Tiger Woods? Hasn't he gotten a ball stuck in a sandtrap yet? People love that guy. Golf is so friggin' boring. Watching it on TV is worse. They need to spice it up with pyrotechnics or something.”

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hispanicatthedisco 1 yr 5 mos ago
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Wow, I'd totally marry her for that kind of dough.
moonshine 1 yr 5 mos ago
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JK Rowling moved down to #9?? I loved that she was #2 last year.
flirtyfabulous 1 yr 5 mos ago
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Wish I was on the list.....
buzzbuddy 1 yr 5 mos ago
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Go Oprah!! What an amazing woman!
lisatee 1 yr 5 mos ago
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i love beyonce, but pantyhose are yucky. it makes me think of hooters waitresses.