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JANUARY 18, 2007 at 8:01 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Forbes.com
JK Rowling, who is currently working on the last book in the Harry Potter series, has been named
on Forbes '20 Richest Women in Entertainment.' Ms. Rowling, at the number two spot, follows Oprah Winfrey with Martha Stewart, Madonna and Celine Dion rounding out the top five.
According to Forbes:
The list includes:
On January 20th E! Entertainment will feature a one-hour special on these women at 6 p.m. EST. Check your local listings.
UPDATE: You can download the video featuring JK here (please remember to right-click and save target as...).
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Professor
Points: 1018
ILuvHarryDiggoryKrum says:
WOW
Number TWO is amazing she has beaten Madonna and all the others!!!
Posted Jan 19, 2007 at 2:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 510
Harry Potter bookworm says:
Woo Hoo! Number 2! Oprah Winfrey is going down! 8(
Posted Jan 19, 2007 at 5:15 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
Wow, I'm very astounded. An author (the best in the world) makes more money than ALL of the actresses! Amazing, I'm glad, for Jo deserves every penny of it. She made her living throuhg her ingenius, the intelligent way to do it.
Posted Jan 19, 2007 at 6:24 PM EST
Witch
Points: 639
Harry(the 4th champion) says:
J.K. Rowling is the best on the list!!!
Congratulations Jo!
Wow! 2nd richest... that's amazing!
Posted Jan 19, 2007 at 6:56 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 79
placidepink says:
I am so happy for her! I never thought of it at that level but now that I think about it, I don't doubt it. She and Opera, man. Two women that every girl should look up to.
Wow! Congrats Jo!
Posted Jan 19, 2007 at 7:05 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2316
loopy looney says:
I am so glad she beat out most of the other people, becuase what Rowling actually does is better. I am so glad she made it on this list!!!
Posted Jan 19, 2007 at 8:06 PM EST
The Keeper of Time
Points: 2604
krisie says:
Wow, I can't believe she is second on the list. It is so great that she has done so well. I am so glad that she decided to write Harry Potter.
Posted Jan 19, 2007 at 8:22 PM EST
Dumbledore's Muse
Points: 2959
Alchemical Auror says:
I thought that JKR said that these figures were always completely wrong? Even so, I would love to see her bank balance... I wonder if she would loan me some?
Posted Jan 19, 2007 at 10:04 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1161
princess165 says:
I'm not surprised she is on the list or high up on it, but NUMBER TWO?? That is so awesome. I'm sure she never imagined she would only fall behind Oprah one day in her wealth. I never tire of giving my congrats to her on all of her achievment; she certainly deserves it.
Posted Jan 19, 2007 at 10:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 936
Lilium says:
WOW!!! This is great! Well done Jo! The one-time single mom on welfare is the brains behind Harry Potter, one of the most successful book franchises in history. Jo is a great role model is she second on the list?! Again WOW!!!
Posted Jan 20, 2007 at 4:32 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1451
leeanne<3ron says:
Wow thats great she deserves to be there.. Who knows maybe next yer she'll top that list !!
Miley xxx
Posted Jan 20, 2007 at 3:14 PM EST
Squib
Points: 158
Lilian87 says:
I think it's wonderful that a writer is more appreciated than all those showbiz people. Hooray for JKR!:D
Posted Jan 20, 2007 at 3:24 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
Thats pretty amazing. No better definition that a rags to riches story.
Posted Jan 20, 2007 at 4:20 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1251
padfoot'sgirl says:
I'm kinda shocked! I thought she would be number one. Well, I think this list will change when DH comes out. Just about everyone I know will be going out to buy this book. So say hello to the number one spot by next year JK.
Posted Jan 20, 2007 at 4:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 606
kat_123 says:
Wow go JK Rowling! She deserves everything she has because she has worked so hard on her writing career! although why was Oprah Winfrey at number one, I didn't realise that she was that rich or famous because we don't really hear much from her in the UK.
Posted Jan 20, 2007 at 5:23 PM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4399
ILoveHP! says:
Good job JK! I love it! I love that they put JK with thse Hollywood stars as well... You deserve all the money you've got right now...
Posted Jan 20, 2007 at 8:12 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
Awesome!That is soooooo cool!You go JK!She totally deserved it.She work so hard on the books,to make better than the previous one.I'm so amazed with her.Congrats!
Posted Jan 20, 2007 at 8:43 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Well done and hope that it is all put to good cause...
Posted Jan 21, 2007 at 12:55 PM EST
Student
Points: 209
LittleMiddle says:
You know out of all the other women on the list I can think of no one else more deserving than JK Rowling. She has written books so amazing they bring joy to children and adults a like. Also she remains modest still, after making such a huge sum. It just goes to show that good things happen to good people, it's all about Karma baby.
Posted Jan 21, 2007 at 3:15 PM EST
Half-Blood Princess
Points: 2875
Katie Bloom says:
Awesome!!
JK 2 one-!! thats awesome!!:
Posted Jan 21, 2007 at 5:06 PM EST
Witch
Points: 780
Jess the potter fan says:
Wow thats great for her, but after book 7 she well definately be in the top spot!!! -jess
Posted Jan 21, 2007 at 8:22 PM EST
Kathe Mera Kalimera
Points: 7720
dominor says:
Oh My GOD! J.K. Rowling richer than Madonna?? How did that happen?? Wow.. Way to go i guess? She doesn't show it or act like it..
Posted Jan 21, 2007 at 10:14 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
Well that's no big surprise. Just about everyone loves her and has at least one Harry Potter book. I'm very happy for her she defiantly deserves it.
Posted Jan 22, 2007 at 12:03 AM EST
Witch
Points: 983
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
Just wait to Deathly Hallows to come out, no one will tope her then.
Posted Jan 22, 2007 at 5:39 PM EST
Witch
Points: 634
Tammyant says:
I think some of the other names on the list are more surprising. Who knew JK would be such a huge figure in history.
Posted Jan 22, 2007 at 8:01 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1485
_sapphire_ says:
All of those woman on the list are outstanding, starting with Oprah :] JKR better be rich... all of my money goes to her, I swear! - or at least that is what my mum says.
Posted Jan 22, 2007 at 11:12 PM EST
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