Top Money Makers
It's the who's who of entertainment's 100 richest and most famous, a coveted list based on money already made, projected future earnings, and level of fame Here, according to Forbes magazine writer Peter Kafka, is the top 10 countdown of powerbrokers for 2002.
At number ten is Tom Hanks, who earned a relatively modest $45 million, but cleaned up on likeability.
Number nine is Michael Jordan, with $36 million in pay and a tall public profile.
Number eight, Oprah Winfrey, whose $150 million and broad popularity does all the talking
Number seven, Mariah Carey, gets lucky to the tune of $58 million and a ton of publicity.
*NSYNC hums in at number six on the strength of $42 million and a lot of hits on the charts and the web.
U2 takes the fifth spot with $69 million and even more hits.
Madonna, still an icon at number four with $43 million and an ageless mystique.
Steven Spielberg, thanks to his $100 million and proven Midas touch at the box office comes in at number three.
Tiger Woods is the runner-up with $69 million and a billion in projected earnings from endorsements.
And the number one power broker is Britney Spears, who made a mere $39 million, but hit high notes on those lucrative commercials and merchandising.
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