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See Who Bumped Oprah from the Forbes List

 
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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After two years as the most powerful celebrity in America, Oprah Winfrey was bumped to the number two spot by actress Angelina Jolie on Forbes’s Celebrity 100 list. The talk-show queen still leads in earning power making $275 million last year compared to Jolie’s $27 million. Beyonce covers the special issue and is No. 4 on the list with Tiger Woods at No. 5. and President Obama ranked No. 49.—CJ