It appears girls indeed do rule the world as Beyoncé has just been crowned the World's Most Powerful Celebrity in Forbes Magazine's 15th annual 'Celebrity 100'.
On the list since 2004, this is the first time she's made it to number one. Last year's list was ruled by Oprah Winfrey who fell to fourth place as there are now others deemed to have more influence and power. According to the Forbes article, Beyonce's individual earnings for the year were $115 million, almost double that of Jay Z (also in Forbes' Powerful 100) and it seems the change in power balance seems to agree with Bey.
The list was an interesting mix of musicians, actors and other creatives and notable newcomers included musicians Bruno Mars (No. 13), One Direction (No. 28), Pharrell Williams (No. 38), Avicii (No. 47); actors Bradley Cooper (No. 48), Matthew McConaughey (No. 52); television actors Jon Hamm (No. 89), Bryan Cranston (No. 88), Kevin Spacey (No. 74); personality Jimmy Fallon (No. 45); actresses Amy Adams (No. 81), Natalie Portman (No. 100); television actresses Kerry Washington (No. 93). Here's the list of the Top 10. We know who we'd like to be friends with...
1. Beyoncé Knowles $115 million
2. LeBron James $72 million
3. Dr. Dre $620 million
4. Oprah Winfrey $82 million
5. Ellen DeGeneres $70 million
6. Jay Z $60 million
7. Floyd Mayweather $105 million
8. Rihanna $48 million
9. Katy Perry $40 million
10. Robert Downey Jr. $75 million
[Forbes]
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