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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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Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
Well, while I'm sure she isn't hurting for cash anymore, I highly doubt that she has access to that kind of money at the drop of a hat. That's her paper worth, not the amount of money in her bank account. But, I wouldn't turn it down... ;o)
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 4:19 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2079
kermittounette says:
Wow... she must have a lot of money... but she worked really hard to be where she is right now. I'm happy for her!
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 4:36 PM EST
Squib
Points: 155
laura123 says:
wow that's cool. I'm not really suprised though. but doesn't it seem like Oprah gets everything?
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 4:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 870
caraMEL_penguin says:
WOW!!! I'm really surprised at this list... why is britney spears on this list? Serriously... but I'm glad that Jo is second... serriously and I'm glad that it is Oprah that is beating her because if it was anyone but Oprah that was beating Jo then I would be mad... I love Oprah and I love Jo... <3333
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 4:46 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 415
øffe-joe687½ says:
Well-deserved. The way she writtes, then it is ok that she is that rich. Mesa thinks.
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 4:53 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1234
Krum says:
Yayy i love jk. She is so cooooool i wish i will be as succefsull as her.
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 5:09 PM EST
Witch
Points: 640
Melian Potter says:
Well, money isn´t everything, but, it helps!
I´m glad JK is wealthy because she is also a good person!
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 5:16 PM EST
Hogwarts Jewel
Points: 3359
Pelvic Thrust says:
Go JK! She beat out some good people there! There really wasn't a chance to beat oprah, she's amazing. But as the saying goes, 'First is worse, second is best, third is the one in the polka-dot dress!' l0l
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 5:21 PM EST
Extremely Friendly
Points: 6665
Angelia says:
She deserves it! this is great news! JK is officially on the map! all her hard work has payed off literally:) Amazing how in little to no time at all she has joined the ranks of some of the best authors.
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 5:45 PM EST
Points: 8027
deemz says:
Whoa! congrats JK, you really deserve it, and you deserve more!
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 5:47 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
yeah I heard this was going to be on E! but I didnt know JK was in it let alone in the #2 spot!
HELLO!
that is pretty freaking rich. I bet shes not that far behind Oprah!
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 6:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 894
darkside rocker says:
That is a good spot for j.k. rowlings.
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 6:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 877
Jaci Scully says:
Should they count the Olsen twins together? I mean, if they divided their stuff down the middle, individually they wouldn't have made the list. Is it fair that they get to be listed together and make a spot when everybody else is evaluated as an individual?
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 6:22 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 430
LoveforDanielRadcliffe says:
Wow that's really amazing! I'm so happy for her!
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 6:34 PM EST
Pirate To The End
Points: 6758
*The*Shining*Star* says:
I'm very proud of J.K. It really does takes alot to write a book and then try to publish it, knowing that there is a chance that you could get shot down by any or all publishing companies. And J.K. is the only author on the list - that's awesome!
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 7:04 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2104
HermioneLunaGinny says:
Wow, second richest woman in entertainment? That's quite something. She deserves it, of course. :)
TheTrio
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 7:06 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2875
Chogiiiirl says:
What a great honor it is for Jo, to have such an amazing "rags to riches" story. Only Oprah has such a story like Jo, and they are the # 1 and 2! I'm also very glad to see a "non showbiz" person like JO on the list! Although she is in the entertainment industry, she's not in the forefront like all of the others. She does what is most important, which is to create and write the story!
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 7:06 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
Wow, this is really cool. I'm not surprised Oprah has the #1 spot on the list, she gave everyone in her audience a flipping new car!!!!!!!! That's over $500,000, probably more spent on her audience. She is as rich as hell!! I'm surprised that Jo got the #2 spot, I didn't know she was that rich, I knew she was rich as hell, but not that rich.
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 7:45 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2351
Skitch says:
Wow, I am really gobsmacked. I can't believe JK Rowling is number two! I just can't get over that she beat out Martha Stewart. Wow.
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 7:51 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 436
hermione_granger12 says:
good for her! Knowing all shes been through she should be rewarded for the books that we all love so much. I'm not surprised shes the only autor on the billionares list. No author is known more throught the world than J.K. Rowling!
Except maybe shakespere is almost equilly well known byt his stories aren't as fun to read and are usually used for school.
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 7:53 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4655
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Holy crap! I know half of those people!!!! She's number 2? Seriously, that's cool. Oprah Winfrey is the richest? Hm..interesting.....
~Drish~
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 7:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 953
im freeeeeeeeee says:
Thanks wierd shes up there 2nd place. She has mentioned that she doesnt earn that much I think shes just humble about it.
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 8:04 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 452
I heart HP92 says:
Wow!!
I knew she was really famous, and had made a lot of money, but number two out of so many people in the entertainment business?!?!?!
Wow! Yay JK!! Keep the books coming!
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 8:27 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
Yeah J.K.! You keep on being rich! Woohoo! I cant belive that Oprah won! Maybe next year?!?
Liz
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 8:32 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
hpforever138 says:
Wow, 2nd richest women? Thats crazy, but I can believe it. Of course Oprah is number one.
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 8:33 PM EST
Princess of Fantasy
Points: 2538
magiclover13 says:
Wow! That's awesome! Great job JKR! :D
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 8:35 PM EST
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