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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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Princess of Fantasy
Points: 2538
magiclover13 says:
Wow! That's awesome! Great job JKR! :D
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 8:35 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 449
Emma#1fan says:
Of course shes on there! of course oprea is #1. Most ( not all) of those women are awsome! especially Jk!
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 8:42 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 463
DanielzWifey says:
YAY! go jk! thats soo cool.
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 8:46 PM EST
Squib
Points: 174
lupinismyhero_r/hr4ever!! says:
Hey, in honor of my wonderful friend Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv, I'm here today leaving a comment and I just want to say: You go JO!!!! I think she diserves to be one of entertainment's richest women...after all the hard work...Giving us Harry Potter is the most wonderful thing that has happened to most of us, Harry Potter is a friend, a companion in boringly hopeless days...Thank you Jo, hava a happy life with all your money, WE LOVE YOU....ALFONSO FOR HALF-BLOOD PRINCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 8:48 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1041
*Peeves12 says:
Wow, she's only one spot away from Oprah! That's pretty good. And who would have thought Judge Judy would be on there? Haha.
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 9:08 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 22
soccerbabe says:
I say go JK!
She has taken girlpower to the max with her quill.
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 9:11 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Wow!!! Thats sooo cool !!! Wow JK is richer than Martha Steward..Now thats an achievment... Keep it up... maybe next year she'll be number one..
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 9:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1454
xMAVERICK says:
Ohh wow she's seconds to oprah thats crazy.
and uh.. judge judy is on here hahahah that makes me crack up
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 9:42 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2913
Pema says:
Wow, look at all of these rich people. I'm so proud of Jo being the only author. I feel that she's really making a difference in the world. Not that Oprah or some of the others on that list aren't changin the world, but I can certainly speak for what J.K. Rowling has done for me.
Three cheers for Jo!
HIP-HIP-Hoooraaayyy!!!
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 9:48 PM EST
Witch
Points: 914
hp-luver says:
Wow! That's so cool! I'd expect her to be on the list, but never to be in the top 5!
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 10:34 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1457
Lexii*Chiita says:
Well I heard this before but I don't get tired hearing it :D She's the best, and I love her. My favourite author in the whole wild world :P God Bless Her :)
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 10:49 PM EST
Lips of an Angel
Points: 26390
3.1415926535 says:
Well, ive got to say, im not at all surprised! However, i was surprised with some other results, like the olden twins at 11! Ahead of many other celebrities (however, there is two of them, and they've been acting since4 they were 9 months old)
JUDGY JUDY! NUMBER 13!!! hahaha!!! Thats a joke! (joyce, and you fell for it... couldnt resist... :P)
Posted Jan 18, 2007 at 10:59 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 545
phoenix fire flame says:
Wow that is amazing i knew she was rich but not that rich i mean getting 3.5 bill from just the movies would be alright for me i wonder how much money she has????????????
Posted Jan 19, 2007 at 12:52 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
Severus' Advocate says:
That's so cool, but I'm not suprised. JKR's amazing. She deserves to be right under Oprah Winfrey.
Posted Jan 19, 2007 at 1:18 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Hahaha. When Deathly Hallows is out she will land on the number 1 spot. Hehe. You can beat Oprah, JK!! :) Hahaha..
~MP~
Posted Jan 19, 2007 at 2:11 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
(Moderator)
Points: 1687
jones_jj says:
It is good to see that these women are going to be honored by an E! special, and it is good to see that a lot of these women use their money for good causes also, and deserve every penny they have earned.
Posted Jan 19, 2007 at 2:13 AM EST
Student
Points: 209
yugi900098 says:
Wow, she is rich...well, she deserves as well, she wrote the books...
Posted Jan 19, 2007 at 3:09 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 401
Beruthiel says:
Well, Jo is the richest Britain, so it's not that special finding her on number two of the list.
Posted Jan 19, 2007 at 3:33 AM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
Im glad shes on there, and that they mentioned she was a single mum on welfare. Show she is just the same as the rest of us but did something amazing.
Posted Jan 19, 2007 at 4:21 AM EST
Professor
(Moderator)
Points: 1180
Vermin Jerky says:
I saw this on TV today. I was really pleased for Jo. More than one of these women are rags-to-riches. Imagine becoming a billionaire on raw creativity! It's a wonderful thing, and at least some of these women, Jo and Oprah chief among them, are excellent role models. Yay for powerful women!
Posted Jan 19, 2007 at 7:22 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1206
*Jinxed* says:
Wow! That's so awesome and so well deserved! But I can't believe Britney Spears is on there also... she's such a bad role model... But it's great to see the likes of strong women such as Oprah and JKR and Martha Stewart. Yay!
Posted Jan 19, 2007 at 8:05 AM EST
Witch
Points: 754
Griselda Marchbanks says:
Jo's only second to Oprah which is really amazing. We all know that Oprah is one very very rich woman so that really says alot. She does seem knida out of place though, among actresses and tv personalities.
Posted Jan 19, 2007 at 8:14 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 906
*The*Physical*Being* says:
Whoa thats so amzing, imagine if she actually surpasses harpo, DAMN!!!!!!!!
Posted Jan 19, 2007 at 9:13 AM EST
Witch
Points: 797
magically delicious says:
Wow, she's nearly as rich as Oprah! Is she as influential as Oprah? I suppose she is in my life.
I'm looking forward to Judge Judy overtaking Britney Spears' spot on that list. Haha!
Posted Jan 19, 2007 at 12:29 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
ravenbeaut says:
Well, I'm sure everybody knew who number one would be, but I have to say that I'm surprised that JK is number two. I mean, I know that the HP francise is huge, but wow! Go JK!
Posted Jan 19, 2007 at 1:42 PM EST
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
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