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J.K. Rowling included on Forbes 'Celebrity Billionaires' list 
MARCH 5, 2008 at 8:26 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Forbes.com via The Leaky Cauldron
J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series is included
on Forbes 'Celebrity Billionaires' list with a listed net worth of $1 billion dollars.
Ms. Rowling is the only author on the list and joins such notable celebrities as Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas.
Once a single mother living on welfare in a cold-water flat in Edinburgh, Scotland, Rowling is now the only billionaire author on our list. The seventh and last installment of her wildly successful Harry Potter series was released last July to throngs of rabid fans who made it the fastest-selling book of all time. More than 11 million copies were sold in the first 24 hours. Feeding the Potter hype machine: The film version of the fifth book came out the same month.
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Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4479
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Wow, that's an amazing list! Congrats JK Rowling!
~Drish~
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 7:08 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2558
hbluvhp says:
What a path her life has taken, huh? That's just amazing... 1 billion dollars... are you kidding me. And she's sooooo worth it. I'm glad to have contributed by buying all 7 books and 5 DVDs and supporting her through hpana!
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 8:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1725
zues says:
Okay, okay, we all know she has lots of money. Can we get on with more about the new movie?
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 9:33 PM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
That's nice of her.
A good idea paid handsomely.
We shall wait for further works from you, Ms. Rowling.
Posted Mar 7, 2008 at 12:57 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
Bright Eyes says:
*Applauds JKR* Ah, and it's nice to know she's kept such a level head! I suppose coming into fame a bit later makes you a bit wiser (in her case).
Posted Mar 7, 2008 at 2:28 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1415
smart hermione says:
[b[Did anyone else notice that when you click on JK Rowling's name on the list #850 something that it mentioned 3 more movies to come. This article was written today (3.5.08) so is that a hint of THREE movies (aka HBP and 2 DH movies)???[/b]
Linakekei , hmmmmm...very interesting. I cerainly hope so :)
Posted Mar 7, 2008 at 11:53 AM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 2937
Tikihaha says:
This news surprises me ... not.
I am just so glad that at least ONE author has made it onto this list!
Yay JK!!
Posted Mar 7, 2008 at 5:36 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2312
SlytherinStarGazer says:
Wow!! that is sooo amazing, she has come so far, from someone living on welfare to a billionaire. It just goes to show, with the right amount of talent like JKR has and enough drive, you can achieve anything in this life..congrats to Jo on all her success.. :)
Posted Mar 7, 2008 at 5:52 PM EST
Witch
Points: 789
Khay says:
Yay for Jo! She's the best and deserves it =) Shows that you can improve your life if you work hard at it =) Or write an amazing story haha
Posted Mar 7, 2008 at 7:41 PM EST
Student
Points: 235
accio_gorgeous_girl says:
Wow, another headliner, huh. This is a gret news!
Gotta buy that mag.
peace out.
Posted Mar 8, 2008 at 4:48 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3047
Anastasia Popovick says:
Awesomely wonderful news! Not at all surprising but still wonderful!
Posted Mar 8, 2008 at 10:20 AM EST
Student
Points: 263
9skinny says:
Awesome....although you would think she would get a little more money than that! High five for being the only author!!!
Posted Mar 8, 2008 at 4:32 PM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4084
ILoveHP! says:
Congratulations to J.K. Rowling!
She deserves all the wealth and success!
Posted Mar 8, 2008 at 9:33 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2073
JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant...lets see how high she gets in the number scale.
Posted Mar 9, 2008 at 11:12 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 310
harry_potterfan says:
Does anyone have the link for the full list of these celebrities? Would love to go through the list just for fun.
Posted Mar 10, 2008 at 4:03 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
hufflepuff_babe says:
Yes, she earns money from the books. But she also earns money from the movies. That could be part of the money she earned...
Posted Mar 10, 2008 at 11:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1988
brenpotterfans says:
Of course she is a billionaire and she deserves every single penny of it for writing such an amazing series.
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 7:06 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2197
Pheonixflames says:
If you ever saw 'A day in the life of JK Rowling', or ever read her biography, then you would agree that she completely 100% deserves to be a billionaire. Her story is an amazing version of the 'rags to riches' story.
She deserves it even more, because of how much she donates and all the things she does for charities. She's an amazing individual who has not only used the money she has earned to make a better life for herself and family, but also to help those less fortunate than herself.
Posted Mar 14, 2008 at 5:41 PM EST
Witch
Points: 562
Sahara says:
Congratulations J.K. Rowling! You have earned any rewards you reap by devoting yourself so completely to bring alive the amazing world of Harry Potter. As I have said here on this site many times before, you have managed to unite millions of fans together to celebrate the amazing world of Harry Potter. Your magical world has brought joy to both young and old, through many countries and continents. You are truly to be praised for your accomplishments and of course for bringing to us devoted fans the most amazing magical series in HISTORY...Our beloved Harry Potter! Thank you again!
Posted Mar 15, 2008 at 4:20 PM EST
Custodian of Miracles
Points: 3253
MadamDumbledore says:
Awwww, I wanna be a billionaire too.
Now, if I could just come up with a good idea that sucks in the whole world, I might have a chance.
Well done, JKR!
Posted Mar 16, 2008 at 11:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 823
jade_eyes says:
I always think that JK's story is so amazing..she truly deserves the praise that she gets from these fantastic books! I'm sure she is thrilled to have money now to take care of her family, but I'm sure she is just as happy to know that she helped millions of kids (and adults) love to read again! Way to go JK!!! :)
Posted Mar 17, 2008 at 3:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 626
Crookshanks535 says:
It's really amazing how much success JK Rowling has achieved. It's hard to imagine she ever lived in insecurity and depression. Very uplifting story and she's a wonderful role model.
Posted Mar 25, 2008 at 3:35 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2515
Mystique says:
Well of course she's on the list, and... she's going to be worth even more when the last three films are released. She's on a roll! Just goes to show, hard work does pay off!
Posted Apr 3, 2008 at 10:27 PM EST
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