She is called the Queen of Talk. Oprah is one of the most popular and most influential woman of the past two decades. Now she can add being the wealthiest woman in entertainment to the list as well.
According to Forbes.com, Oprah has earned an estimated $1.5 billion during her career which got her the top spot. JK Rowling took second place at $1 billion while Martha Stewart came in third with $638 million.
It is nice to note though that Oprah’s money has not gone to her head. She may have become rich but she still has her head on straight and has kept a generous heart; which is why people love her.
Who else made the list of the Top 20 Wealthiest Women in Entertainment? Oh, there were a bunch of actresses and singers. There were a couple of models thrown in as well. Oh, and there was another talk show host as well. The celebrities in the top 20 are:
1) Oprah Winfrey $1,5bn
2) JK Rowling $1,0bn
3) Martha Stewart $638m
4) Madonna $325m
5) Celine Dion $250m
6) Mariah Carey $225m
7) Janet Jackson $150m
8) Julia Roberts $140m
9) Jennifer Lopez $110m
10) Jennifer Aniston $110m
11) Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen $100m
12) Britney Spears $100m
13) Judge Judy (Sheindlin) $95m
14) Sandra Bullock $85m
15) Cameron Diaz $75m
16) Gisele Bundchen $70m
17) Ellen DeGeneres $65m
18) Nicole Kidman $60m
19) Christina Aguilera $60m
20) Renee Zellweger $45m
Originally posted on January 20, 2007 @ 8:42 pm