Posted by Adam

Thursday June 4, 2009

Step aside, Oprah Winfrey, Angelina Jolie‘s in town!

The Changeling actress has been named the most powerful celebrity in the world in Forbes magazine’s annual Celebrity 100 list, released Wednesday.

Jolie — who raked in an impressive $27 million last year — knocked the chat show queen and media mogul out of the top spot, which Winfrey has held for the past two years. Oprah — who grossed $275 million in 2008 — is now sitting pretty at number two on the list.

According to Forbes, wealth is only one factor in determining the most powerful celebrity. Jolie’s earnings last year combined with her fame determined her ranking

Madonna came in No. 3 this year thanks to her Hard Candy tour and all the media coverage surrounding her split form Guy Ritchie and “affair of the heart” with New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez.

Beyonce Knowles earned $87 million and ranked No. 4, while Tiger Woods came in at No. 5 with $110 million — making him the highest-paid athlete in the world (despite having to sit out for eight months with a knee injury last year).

Jennifer Aniston came in at No. 8, earning $25 million — and beating ex-husband Brad Pitt, who ranked No. 9 (but took home $28 million).

Notable newcomers to the power list include Taylor Swift (No. 69), fellow country star Toby Keith (No. 59) and 30 Rock star Alec Baldwin (No. 91).

Meanwhile, Barack Obama (No. 49) became the first sitting head of state to appear on the list — because his historic election made him the most famous person in the world, Forbes says, and also increased his book sales.

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