2008 Forbes Celebrity 100
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Evan Agostini, AP
Top 100 Celebrities
You don't need an Oscar nomination to land on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list. What you need is money and clout. Each year Forbes ranks the most powerful celebrities based on a combination of total earnings and an ability to generate buzz. Oprah was No. 1 in 2007. Will she be dethroned? Click forward to count down the top celebs.
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Next: David Beckham -
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No. 5: David Beckham
Coming to America paid off for England's soccer sensation despite the injuries that plagued his first season with the Los Angeles Galaxy. His base salary with the team was only $5.5 million, but that figure more than doubled with his cut of the team's ticket, merchandise and sponsorship revenues.
David on the Celeb 100
Next: Beyonce Knowles -
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No. 4: Beyonce Knowles
After ditching Destiny's Child to go solo in 2003, the Houston native has released two platinum albums and built a wildly successful entertainment empire that includes fashion, film and publishing deals. She sold $50 million in tickets on a recent tour. Her endorsement contracts, with L'Oréal, American Express and others, bring in $10 million annually.
Beyonce on the Celeb 100
Next: Angelina Jolie -
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No. 3: Angelina Jolie
Despite the paparazzi, pregnancy and peace activism, the owner of the world's poutiest lips still managed to play a lusty animated witch and the wife of a slain Wall Street Journal reporter in the same year. Photos of her twins should fetch the highest price ever for baby snaps. She'll probably give the money to charity.
Angelina on the Celeb 100
Next: Tiger Woods -
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No. 2: Tiger Woods
Tiger chalked up another monster year on and off the course in 2007. He won his ninth PGA Player of the Year award and a seventh Vardon Trophy and was the top money winner for an eighth time. He also won the inaugural FedEx Cup, adding a $10 million payout to his bursting retirement account. Tiger has contracts with a number of companies, including Nike and Buick.
Tiger on the Celeb 100
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Kevork Djansezian, AP
No. 1: Oprah Winfrey
Ratings for the self-made billionaire's flagship production, The Oprah Winfrey Show, may have diminished, but her earning power appears bulletproof -- at least for now. She will debut the Oprah Winfrey Network in partnership with Discovery Communications next year. She also has a three-year, $55 million deal with XM Satellite Radio.
Oprah on the Celeb 100
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Who Was Dropped Off the Celeb 100?
What happened to knock these top stars from the Forbes Celeb 100?
Celeb 100 Drop-Offs
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Look Back at 2007 Forbes Celeb 100
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Recent Comments
SJOSE233 02:58:32 PM Aug 31 2008
Beckham is a cheap Brit and we are stupid to let these Brits in our country
SJOSE233 02:56:45 PM Aug 31 2008
Oprah is a fat cow with money because every stupid depressed women in this world watch her dumb show
Edwinandtrish 02:59:35 PM Jul 20 2008
Geez. I have a positive comment, if anyone's interested. I love Tiger Woods. Hats off to the man for being not only a great role model, but for conducting himself with class. He speaks eloquently and fluently, and dresses impeccably. Combine that with his true talent, and he is one man who truly deserves to be on the list.
PoochMama4two 05:30:54 PM Jul 15 2008
David Beckham is gorgeous (and I don't even like blond men!), Beyonce is overrated and over-exposed, Angelina Homewrecking-Ho Jolie is also overrated and over-exposed, and Oprah is a racist.
Newjeff121 08:05:58 AM Jul 04 2008
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CgAbxz4223 08:17:38 PM Jun 30 2008
My worry is people who claim to be Christians who go against what GOD says is of ETERNAL VALUE (life and santity of marriage). If they truly know the Word but are more swayed by popularity, ratings and a need to be politically correct no matter what the issue--even if it goes against GOD'S Word--heaven help them when they come before their CREATOR.
