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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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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
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1644
auntyj says:
Yay, go Joanne Rowling!!! She deserves every cent of it. If she had only $1 for every person she's brought joy to, or given a tiny something to look forward to at the end of the day, or provided a highlight in an otherwise bad day - she'd still be a multi-millionare.
Posted Jan 23, 2007 at 1:19 AM EST
Witch
Points: 852
nejicanspin says:
#2??? Wow!!! That's amazing. Something I have never thought of!
Posted Jan 23, 2007 at 6:47 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
Witch
House: Gryffindor
Points: 988
Nataly says:
"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, was the fastest-selling book in history, according to Guinness World Records."
oh it sounds wonderful isn't it? Intresting list heh!? Great job from J.K! H mi am definetly going to watch that! I love E! Entertainment shows!
Posted Jan 23, 2007 at 10:05 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 420
Raccoon_Patronus says:
Well the books have gotten her where she is today, by means of money. I can't imagine life without her books! But I'd still love her if she was on the top 20 poorest people!
Posted Jan 23, 2007 at 10:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 883
Bossy Boots says:
She's second only to Oprah. Wait until Deathly Hallows and OOTP come out. I hope Oprah doesn't mind second place...
Posted Jan 24, 2007 at 12:47 AM EST
Witch
Points: 701
Kelly Ann Snape says:
I think she deserves to be one of the richest women if you ask me.
Posted Jan 24, 2007 at 3:18 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1065
GeeMessy says:
WOW!
when you are ahead of all those actresses and singers then that really says it all. She really deserves it too. Congrats!
Posted Jan 24, 2007 at 7:25 PM EST
Forgetful Werewolf
Points: 14831
Patronus_Potter says:
Congratulations JKR!
That's great.
Posted Jan 25, 2007 at 1:51 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
Congraulations!!! But how could she not????
Posted Jan 25, 2007 at 4:46 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 17
KuddosForGyffindor says:
She deserves to be on that list in more ways than one. She may be on that list because of money, but she also has brains and a spirt that shows through her writing. On my list she's #1!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Jan 27, 2007 at 12:41 AM EST
Witch
Points: 542
Tara Piglet says:
I can't believe Ellen is even on that list!! I love her. And I love Madonna... and adore Julia Roberts! I'm glad JK Rowling is doing so well. She's amazing.
Posted Jan 27, 2007 at 3:07 AM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Haha, duh! I'm sure we all know that she's one of the richest women! But this is too cool! Number two? Just under Oprah? The lady that can do anything? Like Mike Shinoda? Haha, that's pretty cool, I'm glad for her. She works hard for it - her books are only too good!
Posted Jan 27, 2007 at 9:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1881
DarkPhoenixRising says:
I love this! JK Rowling is richer that Madonna!!! And Martha Stewart!!! That's just craziness and insanity!
Posted Jan 28, 2007 at 2:50 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 313
xKreacherx says:
That's crazy! Second only to Oprah. Well, watch out Oprah. Just imagine where JK Rowling will be after her last HP book and the rest of the movies come out.
Posted Jan 28, 2007 at 6:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 613
RonsCrush says:
I love the fact that J.K. is the only author on this list. Wait....that's actually kinda sad. And no, those frightening things Madonna called "children's books" don't count.
Posted Jan 28, 2007 at 7:57 PM EST
Padfoot’s Playmate
Points: 5373
Siriusbeau says:
It's all just a matter of time, she will be the front runner again soon. I wonder if she gets any profits off that new Hogwarts show, are they actually using the name Hogwarts? *shrugs*
Posted Jan 29, 2007 at 10:17 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 415
Ben_benny says:
J.K.Rowlling..you ROCK!!!I'm so happy for you!!!
Posted Feb 4, 2007 at 5:43 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2704
LoveMagic says:
This is not surprising at all. She deserves it for bringing as much entertainment to all of us as she has. I wish I had just a crumb of her financial pie!
Posted Feb 4, 2007 at 4:41 PM EST
Eternal Meatball Head
Points: 6171
BellaCullen says:
She is number two on that list? Wow! That is just great for her. She went from being poor to being the second richest woman in entertainment! She deserves it!
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 5:46 PM EST
Squib
Points: 196
Postal For Potter says:
I think It's great that she's made that much money. I've always wanted to be a writer but after reading her series it made me want to write even more.I think she is a big inspiration to a lot of people. I don't know how far ahead of her oprah is but after this next book comes out and the rest of the movies, she might just take over the number one spot!
Posted Jun 24, 2007 at 10:39 PM EST
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