WASHINGTON – Money, fame, looks, most fans thought Jennifer Lopez had it all. Now Forbes Magazine is naming the star the “Most Powerful Celebrity.”
The singer, actress, “American Idol” judge and mother of two is on the cover of the special double issue out this month.
Forbes reports, “With $52 million in earnings over the last 12 months and a massive amount of fame, Lopez lands at No. 1 on our Celebrity 100 list for the first time.”
Lopez is in good company. Oprah, Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga join her on the list of the entertainment world’s top earners.
Forbes.com Top Ten “Most Powerful Celebrities”
- Jennifer Lopez
- Oprah
- Justin Bieber
- Rihanna
- Lady Gaga
- Britney Spears
- Kim Kardashian
- Katy Perry
- Tom Cruise
- Steven Spielberg
Commenting on her lofty title, the 41-year-old Lopez says, “I feel happy and proud. Proud that I’m not 25!”
WTOP’s Megan Cloherty contributed to this report.
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