The TV personality has
been a runner-up for the past two years, but on Wednesday it was
revealed that Oprah has regained her crown.
It is the fifth time the
59-year-old star has topped the prestigious list of 100 celebrities,
beating out stiff competition from the likes of chart superstars Lady
Gaga, Beyoncé and Madonna.
Jennifer Lopez - who was No. 1 last year - dropped to 12th place in this year's rankings.
Oprah made an estimated
$77 million between June 2012 and June 2013, down from last year's $165
million. However, despite not being the highest earner on Forbes
magazine's list, "her money, mixed with strong fame scores in metrics
like press mentions and social networking power, pushed her to the
top," said Forbes writer Dorothy Pomerantz.
"She still wields an
enormous amount of power, which is really what we look for in our fame
matrix. She is taking this cable network and turning it around just
through the sheer force of her will, her connections and her ability,"
Pomerantz continued.
Lady Gaga ranked second on the list, despite having to cut her tour short because of a hip injury.
The eccentric star's social media success and press influence pushed her up the list, aside from her $80 million earnings.
Esteemed Hollywood
director Steven Spielberg came in third, while Beyoncé and Madonna
claimed the fourth and fifth spots, respectively.
Taylor Swift came in
sixth place, Bon Jovi was named in seventh position, while Roger
Federer and Justin Bieber came in eighth and ninth places.
Ellen DeGeneres was also named in the top ten, coming in just behind Bieber.
The Celebrity 100 is
based on income over a 12-month period and fame. This element is
defined by media influence and social media power, including Twitter
and Instagram.
Oprah is one of three
celebrities who have been featured on the list every year since 1999.
Howard Stern and Steven Spielberg also hold this honor.
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