Oprah Winfrey tops Forbes top rich list

MUMBAI: Raking in $ 315 million from her media empire, talk show queen Oprah Winfrey has emerged as the highest earning female in Hollywood in the Forbes list. The TV mogul toppled singing sensations like Beyonce Knowles, Lady Gaga and Madonna to top the rich list.

She had earned a whopping amount from her own chat show and magazine between June 2009 and June 2010. Winfrey, 56, earned enough money compared to other stars in the top five put together. 

Beyonce grabbed the second place with USD 89 million, Britney Spears came third banking $ 65 million, fourth place went to Gaga who has earned $ 64 million and Madonna ranked fifth with $ 59.9 million.

Miley Cyrus and country star Taylor Swift also made it to the top 10 with TV host Judge Judy ranking 10th.