100 Top Celebrities

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Celine Dion

#24
The Canadian chanteuse's exclusive run at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas has been extended into 2007, thanks to its continued popularity. In 2005, she has the third-highest-grossing "tour," earning $81 million in ticket sales for 155 gigs, according to Pollstar. Fans shelled out on average $136 per ticket to hear her. Only Barry Manilow fans paid more.



Pay $40 million
Power Rank 24
2005 Rank: NR


Rank Name Pay ($mil) E-Score Top Attribute Secondary Attribute
24 Celine Dion 40 53 Talented Distinctive Voice

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Jay Leno

#23
Although he consistently beats Letterman in the ratings, drawing 5.9 million viewers to Letterman's 4.4 million, Leno still earns less. (Letterman owns a piece of his show.) The classic car buff supplemented his income last year with voice roles in the animated features "Ice Age 2" and "Cars."

Pay $32 million
Power Rank 23
2005 Rank: 21

Rank Name Pay ($mil) E-Score Top Attribute Secondary Attribute
23 Jay Leno 32 31 Funny Distinctive Voice

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Dr. Phil McGraw

#22
Oprah Winfrey's tell-it-like-it-is protégé has emerged as a star in his own right with an ultra-successful syndicated talk show that draws 6.7 million viewers. He also boasts six best sellers, as well as an endorsement deal with online dating service Match.com. Last year he made a cameo appearance in "Scary Movie 4."


Pay $45 million
Power Rank 22
2005 Rank: NR

Rank Name Pay ($mil) E-Score Top Attribute Secondary Attribute
22 Dr. Phil McGraw 45 61 Intelligent Confident

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Peter Jackson

#21

Had a monster hit with the "King Kong" remake. Even if it didn't do "Lord of the Rings" dollars, the film kept Jackson on top as one of Hollywood's most reliable, and profitable, directors. Next, he goes from blockbuster special effects to family drama with an adaptation of Alice Seybold's "The Lovely Bones."


Pay $39 million
Power Rank 21
2005 Rank: 30

Rank Name Pay ($mil) E-Score Top Attribute Secondary Attribute
21 Peter Jackson 39 37 Talented Influential

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Brad Pitt

#20

For an actor who eschews the spotlight, Pitt couldn't avoid it last year. His breakup with Jennifer Aniston and subsequent coupling with Angelina Jolie sent the tabloids into a veritable feeding frenzy. (His daughter by Jolie, named Shiloh, was born in May in Namibia.) But it was his share of the profits from the half-billion-dollar grossing "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" that lined his pockets. While fatherhood should no doubt keep him busy, Pitt plans to film "Ocean's 13" with pal George Clooney.


Pay $25 million
Power Rank 20
2005 Rank: 11

Rank Name Pay ($mil) E-Score Top Attribute Secondary Attribute
20 Brad Pitt 25 32 Handsome?? Physically Fit

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J.K. Rowling

#19

One of the few billionaires on our list, J.K. Rowling is preparing to close the book on her "Harry Potter" series. The next installment, the seventh in the series, is rumored to be her last, although she'll continue to write and will likely explore other parts of the Potter milieu. Worldwide sales of the Potter books have topped 300 million copies worldwide. "The Goblet of Fire" was last year's highest-grossing film, with a worldwide box office take of $892 million.


Pay $75 million
Power Rank 19
2005 Rank: 22

Rank Name Pay ($mil) E-Score Top Attribute Secondary Attribute
19 J.K. Rowling 75 56 Talented Intelligent

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Phil Mickelson

#18

With his Masters win in April, Mickelson has won a major tournament for three straight years, a feat only he and Tiger Woods have accomplished in the past two decades. Mickelson earned $5 million on the course over the past 12 months, but the bulk of his income is from sponsors like Ford, Exxon Mobil and Bearing Point. His biggest deal is a ten-year agreement with golf club maker Calloway worth more than $10 million a year. Look for Mickelson to sign deals with a financial services firm and a telecom outfit in the coming months.




Pay $47 million
Power Rank 18
2005 Rank: 47

Rank Name Pay ($mil) E-Score Top Attribute Secondary Attribute
18 Phil Mickelson 47 20 Talented Experienced

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David Letterman

#17

Although famously low-key off-camera, Letterman is one of late night television's biggest stars. "Late Night With David Letterman" earned him $40 million this year, more than rival Jay Leno. (Letterman owns a stake in the show.) This year he had Oprah Winfrey as a guest. The two publicly patched up a long-standing rift. And earlier this year he scooped the world when Britney Spears appeared on his program to announce her pregnancy. Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants, is responsible for hit shows like "Everybody Loves Raymond," which just ended its nine-year run.


Pay $40 million
Power Rank 17
2005 Rank: 14

Rank Name Pay ($mil) E-Score Top Attribute Secondary Attribute
17 David Letterman 40 45 Funny Intelligent

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Elton John

#16

The Rocket Man has taken his act to theater, where he rakes it in from his musical involvement in 11 shows worldwide, including eight "Lion King" productions. His newest theater hit, "Billy Elliot," is winning raves on London's West End. But not all his shows are winners: "Lestat," based on Anne Rice's acclaimed vampire novel, just closed after a handful of performances. The famously flamboyant star also earns $17 million for his standing gig in Vegas.




Pay $34 million
Power Rank 16
2005 Rank: 9

Rank Name Pay ($mil) E-Score Top Attribute Secondary Attribute
16 Elton John 34 50 Talented Unique