Never underestimate the enthusiasm — or spending power — of the BeyHive. They’ve helped ensure that Queen Bey is the top-placing woman in Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid celebrities of 2017. The “Lemonade” superstar scored second place overall on the list, coming in behind Diddy. Beyoncé racked in $105 million. Just one other woman cracked the Top 10, “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling, who made $95 million.
Ellen DeGeneres made the Top 20, as did Adele. The former has a Netflix stand-up special in the works. The TV personality earned $77 million this year, landing her at №16. Adele, who has done a lot of touring throughout 2017, took in $69 million and snagged №18 on the list.
Overall, 16 of the 100 celebrities are women. Ten male actors made the list — including Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson, and Vin Diesel — but just one actress did: “Modern Family’s” Sofia Vergara. (Amy Schumer is included in the list but she’s listed as a comedian rather than an actress, and the bulk of her earnings presumably came from touring as a stand-up. Jennifer Lopez also earned a spot on the list, but she’s listed as a musician.)
Check out all of the women to make Forbes’ highest-paid celebs list below. List adapted from Forbes.
2. Beyoncé, $105 million (Musician, U.S.)
3. J.K. Rowling, $95 million (Author, U.K.)
16. Ellen DeGeneres, $77 million (Personality, U.S.)
18. Adele, $69 million (Musician, U.K.)
43. Judy Sheindlin (AKA Judge Judy), $47 million (Personality, U.S.)
47. Kim Kardashian West, $45.5 million (Personality, U.S.)
49. Taylor Swift, $44 million (Musician, U.S.)
55. Celine Dion, $42 million (Musician, Canada)
58. Sofia Vergara, $41 million (Actor, Colombia)
59. Kylie Jenner, $41 million (Personality, U.S.)
65. Jennifer Lopez, $38 million (Musician, U.S.)
69. Amy Schumer, $37.5 million (Comedian, U.S.)
71. Dolly Parton, $37 million (Musician, U.S.)
77. Rihanna, $36 million (Musician, Barbados)
89. Britney Spears, $34 million (Musician, U.S.)
95. Katy Perry, $33 million (Musician, U.S.)