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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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Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 24776
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Weee for JKR!
:D
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Posted Mar 5, 2008 at 8:59 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2766
Tenshi says:
Well, that's a certainly a surprise, eh?
It's odd how much of a hype Harry Potter had, if you actually think about it. Just wait x number of years from now, we'll look back fondly at these times.
Posted Mar 5, 2008 at 9:22 PM EST
Student
Points: 286
*Wonder Witch* says:
Yay!:D
Not really a surprise though. I mean she is really really rich But cool any!
Posted Mar 5, 2008 at 9:24 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1070
azkaban_wannabe says:
And thats surprising?!?!?!?! She has made so much money off those books!
iheartlockhart
Posted Mar 5, 2008 at 10:14 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 14
felixfine7x says:
i can honestly say that this is every author's dream... not to mention the fact that anyone who touches the books feels as though they know Harry Potter personally.
Posted Mar 5, 2008 at 10:34 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1451
~Harry's true love~ says:
That is an amazing amount of money...one billion...huh. Amazing, that's about it. That's all I can say, I'm speechless
Posted Mar 5, 2008 at 11:00 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1936
Mrs. Nymphadora Lupin says:
Goods for Jo she is the best. Congratges for her. I wonder what number she is on the list. Well i hope she writes a nother book.
Posted Mar 5, 2008 at 11:20 PM EST
Witch
Points: 528
~AlyPotter~ says:
Congratulations to Jo.
She so totally deserves it.
I wish she would have been a but higher on the list---she is #1062.
However, to be the only author on the list is a great honor.
She is such a great writer and one could only hope to become as successful as her one day and still remain the humble and charitable person that she is.
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 12:16 AM EST
Witch
Points: 528
~AlyPotter~ says:
Sorry for the double post.
I meant to say that she is #1062 on Forbes Annual List of Richest People in the World---not Forbes Celebrity Billionaire's List.
Just to clarify things up.
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 12:19 AM EST
Witch
Points: 600
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
Wow...congrats to Jo! Dan got a new home while Jo gets a new list to be in!
<333333
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 12:37 AM EST
Student
Points: 209
NicoleHalliwell says:
Yes. Yes. Yes. I know already.
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 1:56 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2147
mad_eye muggle says:
Wicked cool!You go JK!Well its not like its a surprize or anything.I mean,look at the HP book,its selling like hotcakes.I'm so glad for JK!Thank you for bringing us the magic of HP in our lives.
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 4:35 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1980
Nataly says:
I have seen it a few hours ago.. Well done Rowlling! Am so happy:) Forbes 'Celebrity Billionaires' list is so interesting:D
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 9:14 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 7962
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Congratualtions. Not really a surprise given the latest rounds of success and the position she had going into the books release. Would have been surprised if she did not make it.
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 9:40 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1587
Hermione's younger sister says:
Wow, imageine having that much money! What is she ever going to do with it all besides donating to charities!!!
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 9:40 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1461
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
I'm not surprised that she made the list and it's all thanks to our lovely Harry Potter. I couldn't even imagine all that money. Congratulations Jo!
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 9:53 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1118
snaily says:
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.
Wow! That is some money!
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 11:05 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 387
Aberforth Puckle says:
Just remember that it ain't true unless she confirms it. Remember the rumours she was richer than the Queen?
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 12:20 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2176
Hecate3fold says:
It's hard to comprehend just how much that is.
It certainly hasn't changed how she lives her life from what I can tell. The kids still come first.
She's one very lucky talented lady.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 1:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 568
Bleak Angel says:
Well she deserves it, she is amazing! Also have to add I am scarily jealous. Having that kind of money would be completely awesome, all the stuff I could buy!
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 1:44 PM EST
Witch
Points: 673
Linakekei says:
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)???
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 2:44 PM EST
Points: 7799
Rococoed says:
Congratulations to Mrs. Rowling for earning a position alongside other such wonderful persons! You truly deserve every penny you have earned, and the wise manner with which you are using that money to enrich all of society and civilization is even more delightful.
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 3:42 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9718
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
More congrats to Jo!! I think she's been on other Forbes lists before--it probably never gets old. :P It's almost incredible that she remains the only author ever on it.
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 3:51 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 4976
GodricsGirl says:
Way to go!
I still read Harry every night before going to sleep. I must have read the first three hundreds of time by now and the last four are quickly catching up.
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 4:37 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
...I cant even imagine a billion dollars.
oh man oh man!
must be nice.
she deserves it ALL.
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 7:05 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4307
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Wow, that's an amazing list! Congrats JK Rowling!
~Drish~
Posted Mar 6, 2008 at 7:08 PM EST
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