99. Tina Fey: Television actress - Executive producer and star of NBC's 30 Rock, the Mean Girls screenwriter got her start on Saturday Night Live.
98. Vanessa Williams: Television actress - Crowned Miss America in 1984 she was the first African American to win the title. She was decrowned after a scandal involving nude photos in Penthouse. She later had a recording career and is now a start on ABC's Ugly Betty
97. Lauren Conrad: Reality TV star - An aspiring fashion designer, Conrad came to fame on MTV reality show Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County. The network then went on to film The Hills reality show based Conrad's drama filled life as a design student.
96. Jennifer Love Hewitt: Television Actress - Hewitt got her start on Party of Five and later screamed her way into movie roles including the I Know What You Did Last Summer slasher films. She can currently be seen starring in The Ghost Whisperer.
95. Gordon Ramsay: Chef - Scottish chef with a successful career in the UK, he is currently the demonic host of FOX's Hell's Kitchen.
94. Ashley Tisdale: Tween Star - Up and coming Disney sweetheart who had roles in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and High School Musical. She continues to work for Disney and has a budding recording career.
93. Annika Sorenstam: Athlete - Swedish professional golfer who has won 72 LPGA tournaments and the most games ever for a female golfer.
92. Zac Efron: Tween star - One of Ashley Tisdale's costars in Disney's High School Musical, Efron has also starred in The WB's Summerland and both the film and Broadway versions of Hairspray.
91. Wolfgang Puck: Chef - Austrian chef and restauranteur, Puck is the official catered for the Academy Awards Governor's Ball and owner of The Wolfgang Puck Companies.
90. Howie Mandel: Television actor - Creator and start of the cartoon Bobby's World, he can now be seen as the host of NBC's popular game show Deal of No Deal.
89. Jonas Brothers: Tween stars - Pop-rock band of brothers Nick, Kevin, and Joe Jonas. Beginning in 2008, The Jonas Brothers were the coveted opening act for the Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus Best of Both Worlds Tour.
88. Lorena Ochoa: Athlete - Mexican golfer who is currently the number one ranked female golfer in the world and plays on the U.S. LPGA tour.
87. Steve Carell: Television actor - Steve Carell rose to fame as a regular correspondent on John Stewart's Daily Show. He is also the world's most hated boss on the TV series The Office and has starred in a number of movies since.
86. Drew Carey: Television actor - An ex-marine and stand-up comedian, Drew Carey had his own sitcom, The Drew Carey Show, and served as the host for the Americanized version of the popular game show Who's Line Is It Anyway?
85. Charlie Sheen: Television actor - Real name Carlos Estevez, Charlie Sheen has starred in numerous film and television productions including Platoon, the Major League series, Hot Shots, Spin City, and Two and Half Men. He's a popular tabloid target with his rocky marriage to actress Denise Richards.
84. Patrick Dempsey: Television actor - Better known for his role as "McDreamy" or Dr. Derek Sheperd on Grey's Anatomy, Dempsey commands $225,000 per episode and is picking up movie roles left and right.
83. Kate Moss: Model - Most widely known for her scandalous drug use, party lifestyle, waifish figure, and many boyfriends, Moss has appeared on over 300 magazine covers. She is currently the face of Roberto Cavalli, Donna Karan, and Stella McCartney.
82. Judd Apatow: Director/Producer - A King of Comedy, Apatow is behind the scenes for such comdic hits as Anchorman, Talladega Nights, 40 Year-Old Virgin, Superbad, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and Knocked Up.
81. Justine Henin: Athlete - A retired professional tennis player, Henin won 41 WTA single's titles and the gold medal at the 2004 summer olympics.
80. Jon Stewart: Talking head - Stewart serves as host, writer, and producer of Comedy Central's The Daily Show. He has hosted the Academy Awards twice.
79. Carrie Underwood: Musician - As the winner of the 4th season of American Idol, Underwood has a successful music career with the fastest selling debut country album in history. She has sold more than 12 million records worldwide.
78. Heidi Klum: Model - Best known as a Victoria Secret Model, Klum is also the host of Bravo's Project Runway and Germany's Next Top Model. She is married to musician Seal.
77. Cate Blanchett: Actress - Heiling from Australia, this actress has starred in movies such as The Lord of the Ring, Elizabeth, and the Aviator for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress portraying Katherin Hepburn.
76. Rachael Ray: Chef - After hosting two shows on the Food Network, Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels and 30 Minute Meals, she now hosts her own daily talkshow. She has a series of 3 Minute Meals cookbooks and her own magazine, Everyday with Rachael Ray.
75. Tom Clancy: Author - His political thrilled have been brought to the big screen in The Hunt for Red October, Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger, and The Sum of All Fears. He is also a partial owner of the Baltimore Orioles.
74. Regis Philbin: Talking head - Reg holds the Guiness World Record for the most time spent in front of a television camera. His credits include Live! With Regis and Kelly, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, and America's Got Talent!
73. Katherine Heigl: Television actress - She has starred as Isabel Evans on Roswell and Dr. Isabel "Izzy" Stevens on Grey's Anatomy, for which she won an Emmy. She also starred in Knocked Up and 27 Dresses.
72. Sarah Jessica Parker: Actress - Ahh Carrie Bradshaw. Parker revived her role as the eternal single gal on HBO's Sex and the City with the big screen movie version released this year. Parker is married to actor Matthew Broderick
71. Ellen Degeneres: Talking head - It's been over 10 years since Ellen came out on her popular sitcom Ellen. Now she hosts her own gig, The Ellen Degeneres Show. She is engaged to actress Portia de Rossi.
70. Eva Longoria Parker: Television actress - Longoria Parker plays "Gabrielle" on ABC's hit series Desperate Housewives and starred in the film Over Her Dead Body. She is married to NBA star Tony Parker.
69. Serena Williams: Athlete - Williams is currently ranked the #1 U.S. female tennis player. She was once ranked the world's best tennis player a title her sister, Venus, has also held.
68. Tyra Banks: Talking head - Banks first became popular as an International fashion model as well as a Victoria Secret Angel. She went on to host America's Next Top Model and now her own talk show, The Tyra Banks Show.
67. Gwyneth Paltrow: Actress - With roles in Se7en, Shakespeare in Love, Iron Man, and The Royal Tennenbaums Gwyneth Paltrow can pick and choose her projects. She is married to Coldplay singer Chris Martin.
66. Gisele Bundchen: Model - She's the world's highest paid supermodel, and has appeared on more magazine covers than any other supermodel. After splitting with Leonardo DiCaprio, she is now dating New England Patriot's quarterback Tom Brady
65. Alicia Keys: Musician - She holds the record for the most Grammies awards in a single night, 5, for her debut album, Songs in A Minor. As of 2008, she has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide.
64. Daniel Radcliffe: Tween star - He played Harry Potter in the first 5 film versions of the literary sensations by J.K. Rowling, and will play him in the final 3 films of the series.
Gwen Stefani: Musician - Stefani has made 2 solo albums since calling it quits as No Doubt's lead singer, Love.Angel.Music.Baby and Sweet Escape. Including her work with No Doubt she has sold more than 30 million albums. She also has her own clothing line L.A.M.B. She is married to musician Gavin Rossdale.
Ryan Seacrest: Personality - His banter with judge Simon Cowell and spiky hair have made him a staple as the host of American Idol. Seacrest also hosts American Top 40 of KIIS-FM in Los Angeles.
Maria Sharapova: Athlete - Currently ranked #3 in the world for women's professional tennis, Sharapova has many endorsements and sponsorships, but may be best known for her intensity on the court in the form of grunts which have been called too sexual.
Reese Witherspoon: Actress - Before winning the Oscar for her portrayal of June Carter in Walk the Line, Witherspoon starred in such films as Sweet Home Alabama, Election, and Legally Blonde. She had a very public divorce from actor husband Ryan Phillipe in 2007.
59. Rush Limbaugh: Talking head - An American radio host, Limbaugh hosts the nationally syndicated talk show The Rush Limbaugh Show, where he is a conservative political commentator.
58. James Patterson: Author - Patterson has won numerous awards for his work and several of his books have gone on to receive box office success in film versions such as Along Came a Spider and Kiss the Girls.
57. Nicole Kidman: Actress - One of the highest paid actresses in Hollywood, Kidman has starred in such films as Moulin Rouge, The Others, To Die For, Far & Away, Eyes Wide Shut, The Hours, The Interpreter, and Bewitched. She was married to actor Tom Cruise until 2001. She is currently married to country music star Keith Urban.
56. Kevin Garnett: Athlete - The power forward for NBA's Boston Celtic's is consider one of the best all around players in the NBA. He was the first NBA player to be drafted directly out of high school in 20 years.
55. Ben Stiller: Actor - Stiller has starred in, directed, and produced over 50 films and tv shows including, The Ben Stiller Show, Reality Bites, Zoolander, Starsky & Hutch, Meet the Parents, There's Something About Mary, Dodgeball: An Underdog Story, Along Came Polly, and A Night at the Museum. He is married to actress Christine Taylor.
54. Jennifer Lopez: Actress - She's the richest Latina in Hollywood thanks to her career as a dancer, recording artist, actress, producer, and fashion designer. After her breakout role in Selena, Lopez became the first person to have a #1 album, J.Lo and movie, The Wedding Planner, simultaneously. After dating P.Diddy and Ben Affleck, she is now married to Marc Anthony.
53. Bon Jovi: Musicians - Since first reaching success in the 1980's, the rock band from New Jersey has sold over 140 million albums worldwide. The band is led by singer Jon Bon Jovi.
52. Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Athlete - Earnhardt Jr. is a professional race car driver and son of the late NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt. He won the Daytona 500 in 2004
51. Matt Damon: Actor - Named People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive in 2007, Damon has starred in popular films like Saving Private Ryan, Ocean's 11, The Bournce Supremacy, The Good Sheperd, and Good Will Hunting.
50. Spice Girls: Musicians - The quintet has sold more than 55 million albums worldwide. Gerri Halowell, Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, and Melanie Chisolm reunited in 2007 for a brief reunion tour.
49. Nicolas Cage: Actor - After winning an Academy Award for Leaving Las Vegas, Cage starred in Ghost Ride, National Treasure, ConAir, and World Trade Center, among others.
48. Jerry Bruckheimer: Director/Producer - Bruckheimer is a highly prominent producer of action packed films such as Beverly Hills Cop, Top Gun, The Rock, Armageddon, Gone in 60 Seconds, Blackhawk Down, Pirates of the Carribbean, and National Treasure.
47. Keira Knightley: Actress - An up and coming young actress, Knightley received an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice. She has also starred in the Pirates of the Carribbean series.
46. George Lucas: Director/Producer - Though most widely known for his Star Wars films, Lucas recently revived another of his most beloved characters, achaeologist Indiana Jones.
45. Donald Trump: Personality - A US based real estate developer, Trump's extravagant lifestyle and outspoken manner have made him a household name. "The Donald" is also known for his hair and his NBC hit reality show The Apprentice.
44. Leonardo DiCaprio: Actor - He was brought the mainstream fame by the role of Jack Dawson in Titanic, which made him a teen hearthrob, and has since starred in Catch Me if You Can, Blood Diamond, Gangs of New York, The Aviator, and The Departed.
43. Fernando Alonso: Athlete - a 2-time racing champion, he is the younger World Driver's Champion.
42. Tyler Perry: Director Producer - Perry produces the successful tv show Tyler Perry's House of Payne with a $200 million, 100 episode contract with TBS. He has almost produced such films as Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Why Did I Get Married?, and Daddy's Little Girls.
41. Howard Stern: Talking head - Radio and television host and all-around mogul, Stern hosts the Howard Stern show 4 days a week. The Shock Jock self-proclaims himself the "King of All Media."
40. Judy Judy Sheindlin: Personality - She rules over small claims cases on her court television show Judge Judy, but she rose to popularity from her strict, cut-the-crap courtroom manner.
39. Shaquille O'Neal: Athlete - One of the most dominant NBA players in history, Shaq has won 4 NBA Titles; 3 with the Lakers and 1 with the Miami Heat. He currently plays for the Phoenix Suns.
38. Ronaldinho: Athlete - The Brazilian soccer player has been awarded the FIFA Player of the Year award twice and is considered by many to be the best soccer player in the world.
37. Jeff Gordon: Athlete - Gordon has won the NASCAR championship 4 times with DuPont as his primary sponsor.
36. Kimi Raikkonen: Athlete - Also a race car driver, Raikkonen is currently the highest paid driver in the sport driving for Scuderia Ferrari.
35. Miley Cyrus: Tween star - Daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley stars on the hit Disney TV series Hannah Montana where she leads a double life as herself and pop sensation Hannah Montana. Many successful CDs followed both as herself and Hannah Montana as well as a sold-out arena tour The Best of Both Worlds which was also a box office smash. A Hannah Montana movie is set for release in May 2009.
34. Stephen King: Author - He has sold more than 350 million books mostly in the horror fiction genre. Many of his works have been adapted to screenplay including Carrie, The Shining, Stand By Me, The Green Mile, The Stand, and Christine.
33. Sean (Diddy) Combs: Hip-hop impresario - Rapper, record producer, clothing designer, actor, and overall entrepreneur, Diddy has as many careers as name changes. His networth is 2006 was $346 million including proceeds from his Sean John label and Bad Boy Records.
32. Jay Leno: Talking head - Leno took over the Tonight Show from Johnny Carson in 1992. Conan O'Brien is scheduled to succeed him in 2009.
31. Tom Cruise: Actor - Ranked #1 in 2006, Cruise successful films include The Mission Impossible series, Top Gun, A Few Good Men, Interview with the Vampire, and Jerry Maguire. More recently he is known for jumping on Oprah's couch proclaiming love for his wife, actress Katie Holmes, and his Scientology beliefs.
30. Dr. Phil McGraw: Talking head - McGraw is host of the psychology themed talk show Dr. Phil which gained popularity following his many appearances on Oprah.
29. Bruce Willis: Actor - He came to fame in the late 80's with the Die Hard series. Since then, Willis' credits include Pulp Fiction, The 6th Sense, Sin City, Armageddon, and Invincible. He was married to actress Demi Moore for 13 years.
28. Celine Dion: Musician - Dion has sold more than 200 million albums worldwide and just finished her 3 year, 600 show contact at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. Dion earned $76million in 2005 and her contract ended with her earning an undisclosed sum.
27. Kanye West: Hip-hop impresario - Rap artist and music producer, West has received 9 Grammy awards after getting his start under Jay-Z's Roc-a-Fella Records. West has known to be quite controversial with statements such as "George Bush hates black people."
26. 50 Cent: Hip-hop impresario - 50 Cent has sold over 21 million albums since his debut Get Rich or Die Tryin' in 2003. 50 Cent was discovered by rapper Eminem and was produced by Dr. Dre. In 2003 he founded G-Unit Records.
25. Jerry Seinfeld: Actor - Best known for his popular TV series Seinfeld, Jerry Seinfeld is now back to his roots working as an observational comedian.
24. Alex Rodriguez: Athlete - A-Rod is currently the New York Yankees 3rd baseman and is the youngest player to ever hit 500 home runs. His 10-year contract with the Yankees is reportedly worth $275 million.
23. Roger Federer: Athlete - Ranked the #1 men's tennis player in the world since 2004, and is considered to be the best tennis player of all time.
22. Simon Cowell: Personality - A&R Executive and Television producer extrodinaire, Cowell is best known as a judge on American Idol, Pop Idol, The X Factor, and Britain's Got Talent. His blunt and scathing criticisms have made him a household name.
21. Madonna: Musician - Singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress; Madonna has it all under her belt. She holds the Guiness World Records of Most Successful Female Recording Artist of All Time and Top Earning Female Singer in the World with an estimated networth of $400 million after selling over 200 million albums worldwide.
20. Phil Mickelson: Athlete - As a professional left-handed golder, Mickelson has won 34 events on the PGA Tour.
19. Kobe Bryant: Athlete - Named after Kobe beef, Bryants is All-Star shooting guard for the L.A. Lakers with 3 NBA Titles to his name. He holds the record for second highest numbe of points scored in a single game with 81.
18. Michael Jordan: Athlete - Retired professional basketball and baseball player, Jordan has played for the Chicago Bulls and White Sox. The NBA acaims him the Greatest Basketball Player of All Time.
17. Jennifer Aniston: Actress - Everyone's favorite "Friend" commanded $1million per episode by the end of the 10 year sitcom. She has since starred in many successful films such as Bruce Almighty, Office Space, Along Came Polly, The Break-Up, and Rumor Has It. Her marriage to and divorce from actor Brad Pitt received widespread media coverage.
16. Lebron James: Athlete - The Cleveland Cavaliers picked the 18-year old as a #1 draft pick in the 2003 NBA draft. He currently has an unprecedented $90million shoe deal with Nike.
15. David Letterman: Talking head - Since 1993, Letterman has been the host of CBS' The Late Show. He has been hosting late night television for 26 year, the longest of anyone outside of Johnny Carson who retired after 30 years.
14. Cameron Diaz: Actress - Diaz was discovered while working as a fashion model at the age of 21 when she landed the lead role opposite Jim Carrey in The Mask. Since then her movie credits include My Best Friend's Wedding, There's Something About Mary, Charlie's Angels, Shrek, Gangs of New York, and The Holiday. She had a very public relationship with musician Justine Timberlake which officially ended in 2007.
13. Steven Spielburg: Director/Producer - As the highest grossing filmmaker of all time, Spielburg's films have made nearly $8billion worldwide thanks to films like E.T., Jaws, and Jurassic Park.
12. Justin Timberlake: Musician - As the lead singer of N'SYNC, Timberlake commanded the stage. Since 2002 he has released 2 solo albums. Including his work with N'SYNC, Timberlake has sold over 68 million albums.
11. Will Smith: Actor - In the late 80's Will Smith was known as The Fresh Prince on his TV series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He has since had notable roles Independence Day, Men in Black, Ali, The Pursuit of Happyness, and I Am Legend. He is one of 3 actors to have 7 consecutive films gross more than $100million.
10. Brad Pitt: Actor - Pitt became famous in the mid-90's through films such as 12 Monkeys, Interview with the Vampire, Meet Joe Black, Legends of the Fall, and Fight Club. Since his divorce from Jennifer Aniston, Pitt has been linked to actress Angelina Jolie though they remained unmarried.
9. J.K. Rowling: Author - She penned the infamous Harry Potter series which earned her $300 million for the final installment alone. Her fortune is estimated at $1.1 billion.
8. The Police: Musicians - The popular band from the 1980's reunited in 2007 for a world tour. The trio has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide their tour earned them around $115million.
7. Jay-Z: Hip-hop impresario - As the former CEO of DeJam Records and Roc-a-Fella Records, Jay-Z currently co-owns New York City's the 40/40 Club and the New Jersey Nets NBA team. He has sold over 50 million albums to date and is married to musician/actress Beyonce Knowles.
6. Johnny Depp: Actor - Known for playing offbeat and eccentric characters, Depp has earned success through films Sweeney Todd, Pirates of the Carribbean, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Edward Scissorhands, and Finding Neverland. He is married to French actress Vanessa Paradis.
5. David Beckham: Athlete - Beckham currently plays midfielder for L.A.'s Galaxy soccer team and is also a member of England's national soccer team. He is the highest paid MLS player in history at $50 million. He is married to musician Victoria Beckham or Posh Spice of the Spice Girls. They are referred to in the media as Posh n' Becks.
4. Beyonce Knowles: Musician - Beyonce started her career with Grammy winning girl-group Destiny's Child. In 2003 she release her first of 2 albums. She has also starred in many movies including Austin Powers: Goldmember, The Pink Panther, and Dreamgirls. Dating since 2002, she married Jay-Z in April 2008 though neither will comment on the marriage.
3. Angelina Jolie: Actress - Buzz first began about Angelina Jolie after her Academy Award for Girl, Interrupted. After a crazy marriage to Billy Bob Thorton, Jolie cranked out hits such as Lara Croft: Tombraider, Gone in 60 Seconds, Shark Tale, and the Good Sheperd. During the filming of Mr. and Mrs. Smith in 2005, she met and started a scandalous relationship with actor Brad Pitt who's relationship with Jennifer Aniston was on the rocks. Jolie is known her humanitarian work as a Goodwill Ambassador and her many children including adopted Maddox, Zahara, and Pax, and biological daughter Shiloh (with Pitt). She is currently expecting twins with Pitt.
2. Tiger Woods: Athlete - Tiger's achievements as a professional golfer rank him among the most successful of all time. Currently ranked #1, he is the highest paid professional athlete of 2007 at $115 million. It's predicted that by 2010, Woods will become the first athlete to earn over $1billion. Woods is credited with prompting a major surge of interest in the game of gold crossing cultural lines in a game that was considered elitest.
1. Oprah Winfrey: Talking head - Host of the highest rated talk show in television history, Oprah is also a philanthropist and media mogul. She's an Academy Award nominated actress as well as a magazine publisher. She is the richest African American of the 20th century as well as the world's first and only black billionaire. She in considered the most influential woman in the world.
Forbes Celebrity 100 is measure by 2 factors, money and fame. Therefore, all forms of income are calculated as well as web hits, tv/radio mentions, overall press mentions, and the number of times a celebrity's image has appeared on the cover of 55 undisclosed consumer magazines.
