Golfer Tiger Woods kept his high standing despite sensational reports of his extra-marital affairs, maintaining the number 5 position and raking in $105 million even after taking a six-month break from the game.
Director James Cameron came in at number 3 this year. Thanks to his hugely successful 3D movie Avatar, which made $2.7 billion - making it the highest-grossing film ever.
Hot on her heels, singer Beyonce Knowles, 28, who climbed two spots this year to No. 2, raking in $87 million this year. Her global tour alone grossed more than $85 million from 90-plus concerts.
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Oprah Winfrey has topped Forbes magazine's list of the 'World's Most Powerful Celebrities' this year. She earned an estimated $ 315 million, putting her atop the annual Forbes' Celebrity 100 list for the fourth time. (Reuters)