Friday, May 18th, 2012 | celeb
And commanding the list is …
Jennifer Lopez.
"With $52 million in gain over the final 12 months and a large volume of fame," writes Forbes' Dorothy Pomerantz, "Lopez lands at No. 1 on our Celebrity 100 list for the initial time."
Lopez, who unseats Lady Gaga, has found success with American Idol, on radio, with a Kohl's wardrobe line deal, endorsements and more.
Her favorite approach to spend downtime now?
"I like to stay in bed all day" examination Disney cinema with the twins, she tells USA TODAY's Andrea Mandell. (Hercules is a favorite.)
More: Jennifer Lopez, Rodrigo Santo are 'Expecting' fantastic things
Taking the No. 2 mark on the list is Oprah Winfrey. Even yet her gain plummeted from final year, she still pulled in $165 million.
The list, says Forbes, isn't just about money. The Celebrity 100 — which includes film and radio actors, TV personalities, models, athletes, authors, musicians and comedians — is formed on income and fame.
Justin Bieber earnings at No. 3.
Notable newcomers to the list embody Rihanna (No. 4); the Kardashian sisters Kim (No. 7) and Khloe (No. 73); British thespian Adele (No. 24); and Charlize Theron (No. 75). Television newcomers embody Sofia Vergara (No. 76); Zooey Deschanel (No. 96); and Melissa McCarthy (No. 99).
Also debuting on the list is Ashton Kutcher (No. 51), who transposed Charlie Sheen on the TV show Two and a Half Men. Sheen forsaken off the list.
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