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Oprah still stinking rich says Forbes
By Stone Martindale Sep 28, 2007, 16:42 GMT
Oprah Winfrey - USA © Lee Roth / RothStock / PR Photos
Forbes magazine has compiled a list of the wealthiest TV stars for the past financial year.
The list, showing the highest paid TV personalities, has once again been topped off with Oprah Winfrey. The daytime talk-show Queen has topped her third Forbes list for the past year.
Winfrey, who is watched by 30 million American's per week, raked in $260 million in 12 months from June 2006 to June 2007.
Winfrey was also named the most powerful celebrity and the richest woman in entertainment.
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld followed Winfrey in the number two position. The former "Seinfeld" star made $200 million less than Winfrey, with $60 million in earnings.
"The X Factor" and "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell made $45 million, partly due to a new ITV contract in England.
David Letterman, Donald Trump, Jay Leno and Judge Judy Sheindlin also appear in the list, all making $30 million or more.
"24" star Keifer Sutherland, who was recently arrested after being pulled over on a DUI, made $22 million for his starring role on the award winning series.
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