Looks like a few of our favorite Working Divas have made this year’s list. Beyonce’ may not have gotten the number one slot, but she did get the cover complete with feature story on how she earned her 87 million as singer-producer-turned-actress! Beyonce made the top five ranking in at number four.
Ms. Oprah was number one last year but was unseated by actress Angelina Jolie. But when it comes to the paper…Oprah is still tops, earning 287 million in 2008 over Angelina’s 27 million.
Other Working Diva celebs that made the list were Madonna and Venus and Serena Williams.
Here is an excerpt of the Beyonce cover story….
This year she will bring in an estimated $87 million from publishing and music sales, touring and other performances, film work, her fashion collection and endorsement deals. That diversified portfolio helps her land at number 4 on the FORBES Celebrity 100 list, a ranking based on income and visibility. Beyoncé constantly works and reworks her act, watching every two-hour performance on tour–even after her hundredth appearance–taking notes on how to improve. “I’m never satisfied,” she says, adding with a nervous laugh, “I’m sure sometimes it’s not easy working for me.” Then, seriously: “I’ve never met anyone that works harder than me in my industry.” (entire story)
Read here for the complete Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Celebrity List.
