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JUNE 11, 2008 at 8:55 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Forbes.com
Once again, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling graces
a list from Forbes magazine. Ms. Rowling, as well as actor Daniel Radcliffe, are both included in this year's Forbes 'Celebrity 100' list and join such notables as Oprah Winfrey, Miley Cyrus, Tiger Woods, Angelina Jolie and The Police.
Ms. Rowling entered the list at number 9:
It was wizardry that transformed J.K. Rowling from a destitute single mother on welfare into a best-selling billionaire. Her adventures of teenage magician Harry Potter and his classmates at Hogwarts became a children's literary sensation in 1998 with the U.S. publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. It and the six subsequent books have now sold 375 million copies worldwide. The final one, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, has sold 44 million since it was published last July, including 15 million in the first 24 hours.
Meanwhile, actor Daniel Radcliffe was number 64 on the list:
Last summer the British-born boy wizard, 18, signed a jaw-dropping contract worth an estimated $50 million to continue his leading role in the last two installments of the Harry Potter series. (The final story, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows, has since split into two movies, meaning even more cash for him.) He also played the title role in the BBC's TV movie My Boy Jack, a World War I story about Rudyard Kipling's ill-fated son, and he'll be baring all on Broadway in Equus.
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Witch
Points: 531
mrsharrypotter4500 says:
alright first post.
thats awsome I cant beleve jkr was so high up!! way to go!!
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 9:29 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 337
Basilina says:
Great job JKR and Dan! That's an amazing amount of money, and I'm glad that they are both getting recognition.
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 9:49 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27909
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
woohooo!
Go JKR and Dan! you rock! :D
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 10:39 PM EST
Witch
Points: 819
accio_kim says:
Ah, of course! Very well done to both of them!
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 11:20 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4666
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Congratulations to the two of them! That's amazing!
~Drish~
Posted Jun 11, 2008 at 11:22 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3571
HufflepuffActress says:
I looked at the list and am a little confused.
How are the calculating the press mentions and web hits? During a set amount of time or what?
Posted Jun 12, 2008 at 12:25 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
Great! Amazing job by Rowlling! Radcliffe could be a little higher he deserves it
Posted Jun 12, 2008 at 3:25 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2861
mad_eye muggle says:
Cool!Congrats to both JK and Dan for making the list.A well deserve honor.JK is indeed an amazing author,she really did come a long way.You go JK!Dan,well,what can I say....he's an awesome actor,very versatile and still remains humble eventhough his filty rich and a nice guy too.Way the go Dan!
Posted Jun 12, 2008 at 4:58 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 438
Ainhoa says:
I love Jo and Dan!! I'm very happy for them, they are hard workers and only deserve good things. Atually, I don't think they really care about lists like this, they are very humble and nice people.
Posted Jun 12, 2008 at 7:43 AM EST
Witch
Points: 892
Linakekei says:
Wow. That is really neat. I wonder why any of the other actors (kid) aren't on there too?
Posted Jun 12, 2008 at 9:32 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1823
zues says:
I don't think some of you know what the Forbes 100 list is, it's not how good people are in movies, it's how much money they made. Just because we all love Daniel Radcliffe dose not mean he'll be any higher on the list. There is no way he could have made more money then Brad Pitt or Oprah. Just to be on the list at all is a big thing and he and J.K Rowling did great.
Posted Jun 12, 2008 at 10:21 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9051
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Very nice to see. Amazing that a year later all of this is still coming thought for the HP crew. I imagine there will be much much more.
Posted Jun 12, 2008 at 10:43 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2536
caroline81 says:
Wow, JK making the list doesn't surprise me at all but Dan? Wow, I had no idea the money power behind him.
Posted Jun 12, 2008 at 1:22 PM EST
Insufferable Know-it-all
Points: 5058
Happy Hedwig says:
Good for them! It's always interesting to see who comes out on top on the 'Forbes 100'. J.K. Rowling at #9 that is very impressive.
Congratulations!
Posted Jun 12, 2008 at 1:25 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3911
Hecate3fold says:
What they forgot to mention is that Johnny Depp was number six on the list.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Jun 12, 2008 at 1:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 673
Rupert's Fangirl says:
That's great. JK definitely deserves it.
Posted Jun 12, 2008 at 2:09 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
That's great to hear that they both got on the list. Both are quite an amazing set of people in my and many other peoples yes!
Posted Jun 12, 2008 at 3:49 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5294
GodricsGirl says:
That's great. The thing I find so utterly wonderful is that in every situation or interview I've ever seen with Dan, he seems so understated and personable. Every actor who works with him sings his praises and he just continues to grow into an amazing human being. If you haven't seen My Boy Jack, you should. He gives one of the most quietly powerful and moving performances I've ever seen on screen.I can't wait for the final two books on film because I think he will blow us away.
Posted Jun 12, 2008 at 9:30 PM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
Congratulations, to both Ms. Rowling and Dan.
Well done!
Posted Jun 13, 2008 at 5:37 AM EST
Auror
Points: 4081
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
This is one list that I can see Rupert and Emma not being on. Dan is the most powerful of the trio, he's making 50 million(that's what they've been saying for months now) for the these last 2(well, now 3) movies, he's been in so many other projects that have gotten great reviews... He deserves to be on this list.
Now surprised JK Rowling is on the list though. Not surprised one bit, I am surprised that she got in the top 10, but I am surprised she didn't get top 5, let alone #1. But, Oprah has basically given herself the name "queen of the universe", taking over practically everything, so of course she's #1. I hope my mom can find this magazine, I wanna get it! Also, to see who else is on the list.
Posted Jun 13, 2008 at 11:10 AM EST
Witch
Points: 503
Twilight princess midna says:
GO J.K ROWLING, you so deserve it so much. As well as Dan. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU.
Posted Jun 13, 2008 at 12:09 PM EST
Witch
Points: 594
KarateKid says:
Harry Potter and the Deathly HOLLOWS?! Grr. Yay for both of them making the list. They'd be antarctically cool even without all that money though.
Posted Jun 13, 2008 at 12:42 PM EST
Squib
Points: 163
OceanBaBY says:
WOW! That's great you guys! Congrats!
Posted Jun 13, 2008 at 1:01 PM EST
Squib
Points: 158
elfyears18 says:
They both deserve it. :D
Congrats JKR and Daniel. :]
Posted Jun 13, 2008 at 2:12 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Thats awesome. Good job to both of them. JK Rowling's life should be made into a movie or something. It's so amazing.
Posted Jun 13, 2008 at 4:25 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 880
Silly Dragon says:
The wizardry that transformed Rowling was undoubtebly her own. Recognition is always welcome. I look forward to reading more from her, fictional or not. D.Radcliffe seems well prepared for his career after Harry Potter, with all his appearances besides H.P.
Posted Jun 13, 2008 at 4:49 PM EST
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