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the Forbes list of the 20 richest female entertainers in the world. The list came out in Feb of this year, and of course I was fascinated by it (still am). here's a run down of the list, with my commentary peppered in, for good measure.
1. Oprah Winfrey - The Queen of America, the crowned goddess of all things media related. I bet you if a list pops up for anything media related, expect her to be sitting on the pinnacle of it. Her estimated net worth is $1.5 billion. And she just made about $260 million this year already. I know Stedman is smiling ridiculously.
2. J.K.Rowling- She comes in second with a net worth of $1billion. Wow. From welfare to the exclusive billionaire club. Sounds like the American happening across The Pond!
3. Martha Stewart - The nerve of being reduced to having a net worth of $638 million, because of a tiffling inconvenience of jail time, and losing ones stock. Fickle stockholders!
4. Madonna - Can you imagine. She's the richest singer, and 4th richest entertainer in the entire planet, with a net worth of $325 million. Critics NEVER thought the little girl prancing on TV in the 80's to "Lucky Star" and who "sounds like minnie mouse on helium" , would grow up to be a world wide phenomenom. Trendsetter, forerunner, torch bearer. Now here's where the ambiguity begins. Each record company claims its diva is the most seller. Warner claims Madonna has sold over $200 million records.
5. Celine Dion - C'est la vie? Vu le vous, avec moi? . Laugh all you want at her broken English, but chest thumping diva has sung her way to the net worth of $250 million. 1990 she arrives state side with a passion to be like Michael Jackson, and arguably one can say she did attain her dream. She one of the legendary divas of the 20th Century, able to tackle almost note for a female singer. And her record label claims she's the best selling female artist ever with a $175 million in sales. who do we freaking believe? Lets just see what new sound she drops in November.
6. Mariah Carey - Hmm, where do I begin with this one? She's worth $225 million (Celine got her beat! I bet she's really whinning and moping and cussing BUT Whitney Houston is no where in sight on this top 20 list, so I'm sure she's wickedly smiling somewhere).
7. Janet Jackson - For as long as she has been in the biz, I would have expected her to be higher in this list. Oh well, at least she's in it, and La Toya is no where in sight! She's got her a nice nest of $150 million (you mean Celine and Mariah got her beat by over $100 million? It obviously does pay to screech glass shattering notes till the brain is almost deprived of oxygen).
8. Julia Roberts - I guess with $20 million per movie paycheck, this is the highest she could get. The richest actress of our time, is worth $140 million. I always thought actresses had more value and all, I mean, the whole Oscar thing and Golden Globe thing. But hey, people can laugh at Mariah and Madonna's lousy acting skills, but none of these accomplished actresses can touch their bank account.
9. Jennifer Lopez - This girl is just a phenomenom. She just popped on the scene like yesterday, and now she's worth $110 million already? From Fly-girl to DIMMING Diva extraordinaire.
10. Jennifer Aniston - I'm surprised she's even on here. She's a basic actress, and her movies have been blah. I guess her pay day at "Friends" was invested wisely. And unfortunately, as much as the star making machine of Hollywood has tried to sell her as a mpvie star, we aint buying. But hey, she broke bank though, so she's having the last life. Unbelievable that so many talented actresses, and she's ranking higher than them in a net worth of $110 million (evidently a few millions short of J. Lo)
11. Mary Kate and Ashley - Okay, what are their talents again? A wise man who invested their money while they were kids, and tagged their name on anything (toothbrush, toilet paper, mop, poo bag, name it). And their net worth is $100 million (yawn! With all that money, why is one of them perpetually dressed in vitage mumu frocks, like some homeless hippie vagrant? Trying to inspire some fashion statement? Nice try)
12. Britney Spears - No wonder she packs so much media attention. It seems like it was only yesterday that everyone was digging "Baby one more time" ? Now she's having a net worth of $100 million. The incorporation known as Britney Spears.
13. Judge Judy - She brought BACK the whole "judge tv" trend that was around in the 80's .Who would have thought in the myriad of Judges littering our tvs, she would be the highest paid? She's worth $95 million, and her show actually paid her $100 million for 5 years. Maybe thats why she's gotten meaner and grouchier.
14. Sandra Bullock - Awwww, sweetie nicey goodie Sandra made the list at a worth of $85 million. She isnt even in the $20 million paycheck per movie elite club! I guess wise management of funds does pay off.
15. Cameron Diaz - Now she's in the $20 million payday club, and worth $75 million. She's boring to me though. Broken nose and all.....over paid, if you ask me.
16. Gisele - She's the highest paid supermodel ever! EVER! No supermodel in creation has ever earned like she does. And she's the richest as well, worth $70 million. She's like a rock star when she arrives in Brazil; a goddess and legend.
17. Ellen Degeneres - For lesbo haters, eat your hearts out. She's out, and she's here to stay. She's worth $65 million, and she's an Emmy winner, and she's as mainstream as you're gonna get. Making her money, and doing her thing. You go Ellen.
18. Nicole Kidman - She epitomizes being a movie star, the glamour, the style, the poise. She's pure Hollywood royalty. Check out the Chanel No5 commercial. Pure allure! And though not in the $20 million payday, she sure is a top of the list in my books. She's worth $60 million. Not bad for being an ex Tom Cruise sidekick.
19. Christina Aguilera - to belt like Christina, thats talent. She is worth $60 million. No wonder she rides round town in a Bentley. So all these new generation singers, Toni Braxton, Chante Moore, Brandy, Monica, name it. Heck, even the seasoned ones, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight and all...including Whitney Houston, dont have a net worth like Ms Aguilera. WOW! Makes one wonder, what exactly did those gals do with their money? We know Whitney smoked hers away with her ghetto ass husband, and Gladys gambled hers away; Patti was mismanaged and completely clueless that its not all about just opening the mouth and hollaring away; and Aretha gave her mens her dough.
20. Renee Zellweger - I never really have cared much for her. Loved her a little in "Chicago", couldnt stand her in "Cold Mountain" (couldnt stand the entire movie!), but she's been a little working bee, and managed to sneak in here at number 20 with a net worth of $45 million. Not bad for a new comer in Hollywood.
And that rounds up the list. 2008 is just around the corner, and we know who's been working and who's been getting high. We know who's been getting jailed and driving on the wrong lanes, and those who've been flashing everyone from innocent bystanders to anyone with a pair of eyes. So we'll see who makes what next year.
1. Oprah Winfrey - The Queen of America, the crowned goddess of all things media related. I bet you if a list pops up for anything media related, expect her to be sitting on the pinnacle of it. Her estimated net worth is $1.5 billion. And she just made about $260 million this year already. I know Stedman is smiling ridiculously.
2. J.K.Rowling- She comes in second with a net worth of $1billion. Wow. From welfare to the exclusive billionaire club. Sounds like the American happening across The Pond!
3. Martha Stewart - The nerve of being reduced to having a net worth of $638 million, because of a tiffling inconvenience of jail time, and losing ones stock. Fickle stockholders!
4. Madonna - Can you imagine. She's the richest singer, and 4th richest entertainer in the entire planet, with a net worth of $325 million. Critics NEVER thought the little girl prancing on TV in the 80's to "Lucky Star" and who "sounds like minnie mouse on helium" , would grow up to be a world wide phenomenom. Trendsetter, forerunner, torch bearer. Now here's where the ambiguity begins. Each record company claims its diva is the most seller. Warner claims Madonna has sold over $200 million records.
5. Celine Dion - C'est la vie? Vu le vous, avec moi? . Laugh all you want at her broken English, but chest thumping diva has sung her way to the net worth of $250 million. 1990 she arrives state side with a passion to be like Michael Jackson, and arguably one can say she did attain her dream. She one of the legendary divas of the 20th Century, able to tackle almost note for a female singer. And her record label claims she's the best selling female artist ever with a $175 million in sales. who do we freaking believe? Lets just see what new sound she drops in November.
6. Mariah Carey - Hmm, where do I begin with this one? She's worth $225 million (Celine got her beat! I bet she's really whinning and moping and cussing BUT Whitney Houston is no where in sight on this top 20 list, so I'm sure she's wickedly smiling somewhere).
7. Janet Jackson - For as long as she has been in the biz, I would have expected her to be higher in this list. Oh well, at least she's in it, and La Toya is no where in sight! She's got her a nice nest of $150 million (you mean Celine and Mariah got her beat by over $100 million? It obviously does pay to screech glass shattering notes till the brain is almost deprived of oxygen).
8. Julia Roberts - I guess with $20 million per movie paycheck, this is the highest she could get. The richest actress of our time, is worth $140 million. I always thought actresses had more value and all, I mean, the whole Oscar thing and Golden Globe thing. But hey, people can laugh at Mariah and Madonna's lousy acting skills, but none of these accomplished actresses can touch their bank account.
9. Jennifer Lopez - This girl is just a phenomenom. She just popped on the scene like yesterday, and now she's worth $110 million already? From Fly-girl to DIMMING Diva extraordinaire.
10. Jennifer Aniston - I'm surprised she's even on here. She's a basic actress, and her movies have been blah. I guess her pay day at "Friends" was invested wisely. And unfortunately, as much as the star making machine of Hollywood has tried to sell her as a mpvie star, we aint buying. But hey, she broke bank though, so she's having the last life. Unbelievable that so many talented actresses, and she's ranking higher than them in a net worth of $110 million (evidently a few millions short of J. Lo)
11. Mary Kate and Ashley - Okay, what are their talents again? A wise man who invested their money while they were kids, and tagged their name on anything (toothbrush, toilet paper, mop, poo bag, name it). And their net worth is $100 million (yawn! With all that money, why is one of them perpetually dressed in vitage mumu frocks, like some homeless hippie vagrant? Trying to inspire some fashion statement? Nice try)
12. Britney Spears - No wonder she packs so much media attention. It seems like it was only yesterday that everyone was digging "Baby one more time" ? Now she's having a net worth of $100 million. The incorporation known as Britney Spears.
13. Judge Judy - She brought BACK the whole "judge tv" trend that was around in the 80's .Who would have thought in the myriad of Judges littering our tvs, she would be the highest paid? She's worth $95 million, and her show actually paid her $100 million for 5 years. Maybe thats why she's gotten meaner and grouchier.
14. Sandra Bullock - Awwww, sweetie nicey goodie Sandra made the list at a worth of $85 million. She isnt even in the $20 million paycheck per movie elite club! I guess wise management of funds does pay off.
15. Cameron Diaz - Now she's in the $20 million payday club, and worth $75 million. She's boring to me though. Broken nose and all.....over paid, if you ask me.
16. Gisele - She's the highest paid supermodel ever! EVER! No supermodel in creation has ever earned like she does. And she's the richest as well, worth $70 million. She's like a rock star when she arrives in Brazil; a goddess and legend.
17. Ellen Degeneres - For lesbo haters, eat your hearts out. She's out, and she's here to stay. She's worth $65 million, and she's an Emmy winner, and she's as mainstream as you're gonna get. Making her money, and doing her thing. You go Ellen.
18. Nicole Kidman - She epitomizes being a movie star, the glamour, the style, the poise. She's pure Hollywood royalty. Check out the Chanel No5 commercial. Pure allure! And though not in the $20 million payday, she sure is a top of the list in my books. She's worth $60 million. Not bad for being an ex Tom Cruise sidekick.
19. Christina Aguilera - to belt like Christina, thats talent. She is worth $60 million. No wonder she rides round town in a Bentley. So all these new generation singers, Toni Braxton, Chante Moore, Brandy, Monica, name it. Heck, even the seasoned ones, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight and all...including Whitney Houston, dont have a net worth like Ms Aguilera. WOW! Makes one wonder, what exactly did those gals do with their money? We know Whitney smoked hers away with her ghetto ass husband, and Gladys gambled hers away; Patti was mismanaged and completely clueless that its not all about just opening the mouth and hollaring away; and Aretha gave her mens her dough.
20. Renee Zellweger - I never really have cared much for her. Loved her a little in "Chicago", couldnt stand her in "Cold Mountain" (couldnt stand the entire movie!), but she's been a little working bee, and managed to sneak in here at number 20 with a net worth of $45 million. Not bad for a new comer in Hollywood.
And that rounds up the list. 2008 is just around the corner, and we know who's been working and who's been getting high. We know who's been getting jailed and driving on the wrong lanes, and those who've been flashing everyone from innocent bystanders to anyone with a pair of eyes. So we'll see who makes what next year.
