HP author J.K. Rowling, who has a net worth of $1 billion, has made the No. 2 spot on Forbes’ “20 Richest Women in Entertainment” list, beating out Martha Stewart and Madonna. Oprah Winfrey claimed the No. 1 spot with $1.5 billion (click
here for the complete list). Requirements to make the list include having a long career in entertainment and being worth at least $45 million.
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… most of the women on our list cull their earnings from multimedia enterprises. … Harry Potter scribe J.K. Rowling now enjoys millions of dollars in royalties and merchandising revenues from the incredibly successful film adaptations of her books.
E! Entertainment will air a hour-long special feature on Forbes’ top 20 list this Saturday, Jan. 20, at 6 p.m. (5 p.m. central time).
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