Forbes Celebrity 100: See Who Made the List

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In summary, the conversation discusses the high earnings of celebrities, such as Tiger Woods, David Letterman, and John Madden. It also mentions the large sums of money that former president Bill Clinton is paid for speeches. The participants express shock at these figures and comment on the societal value placed on different professions.
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Have you all seen this? Some of the things on here shock me. Tiger Woods made 80 million from endorsements this past year! David Letterman has raked in 40 million, what in the hell does he do? John Madden?! Yes Madden, made more than a large number of football players made last year. Clinton is said to be paid $125k / speech in the US and as much as 250k / speech abroad!
 
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Come on they have worked hard to be paid like that.
 
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Come on they have worked hard to be paid like that.

:rofl: that's a good one :rofl:
 
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mattmns said:
http://www.forbes.com/celebrities/

Have you all seen this? Some of the things on here shock me. Tiger Woods made 80 million from endorsements this past year! David Letterman has raked in 40 million, what in the hell does he do? John Madden?! Yes Madden, made more than a large number of football players made last year. Clinton is said to be paid $125k / speech in the US and as much as 250k / speech abroad!
So people a paid inversely proportional to the social value of their work. That's why engineers and scientists make paltry sums of many, and celebrities make millions. Or so it seems. :rolleyes:

I would still rather be an engineer/scientist. :biggrin:
 

1. Who is ranked number one on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list?

The current number one spot on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list is held by Kylie Jenner. She earned $590 million in the past year, primarily from the sale of a majority stake in her cosmetics company.

2. How is the Forbes Celebrity 100 list determined?

The Forbes Celebrity 100 list is determined by a combination of factors including earnings, social media presence, and overall fame. Forbes collects data from Nielsen, Pollstar, and Box Office Mojo, as well as interviews with industry experts, to create the list.

3. Are there any new celebrities on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list this year?

Yes, there are several new celebrities on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list this year, including K-Pop group BTS, actress and producer Reese Witherspoon, and tennis player Naomi Osaka.

4. How often is the Forbes Celebrity 100 list updated?

The Forbes Celebrity 100 list is updated annually, typically in the month of July. It reflects the earnings and fame of celebrities from the previous year.

5. How many women are on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list?

This year's Forbes Celebrity 100 list features 38 women, which is the highest number of women on the list since its inception in 1999. This is a significant increase from last year's list, which featured only 16 women.

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