Forbes has compiled a list of the 100 most powerful women in the world, and the results are pretty interesting.
Michelle Obama is at #1, which should come as no surprise, but Lady Gaga ranks in at a healthy #7! That’s right world, Lady GaGa is more important than Sarah Palin (#16) and Elena Kagan (#25).
Towards the middle of the list, there are some more familiar faces, including Sex and The City’s Sarah Jessica Parker (#45), Twilight author Stephanie Meyer (#49), and backtracking a bit, we also have Queen Elizabeth II (#41).
It’s definitely not REALLY upsetting to us that a legitimate Queen and the star of Sex and The City 2 are both in the forties.
At the end of the list, we’ve got some ladies of fashion, including Vera Wang (#91) and Donna Karan (#96).
At the VERY end of the list, there’s lifestyle guru Martha Stewart at #99, and Dominique Senequier, the Chief Executive at AXA Private Equity at #100.
When it comes to power, money, political influence, cultural impact are important constituents. When digging deep into entertainment and lifestyle, you only have to look at the powerful women in the fashion industry.
Original pop sensation Madonna, credited with influencing female musicians from Britney Spears to Shakira, is ranked number 29. Besides being singer, children’s book author, owner of recording company Maverick Corporation, the Material Girl is also a fashion designer. She has been acclaimed as a businesswoman with the launch of the Material Girl clothing line with daughter Lourdes this year.
Lady Gaga was placed at number seven on Forbes’ annual list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women 2010. The part singer and part performance artist has single-handed reinvigorated pop culture and pop music. She has sold over 15 million albums and 51 million singles globally as of August 2010. In May 2010, she appeared in Time magazine’s list of the most influential people in the world. Her latest “The Fame Monster” has put her on par with Rhianna, Beyonce, and Mariah Carey for the most No.1 Billboard hits.
Heidi Klum is ranked at number 39 in Forbes’ list of “The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women”. She announced two new collaborations last year. Her exclusive deal with New Balance and Amazon to create an active wear line. “Heidi Klum For New Balance” will be sold exclusively through the online retailer.
Anna Wintour has been Vogue’s editor-in-chief for twelve years and her public image goes far beyond her title. Her name has gone with numerous fashion designers such as John Galliano, Marc Jacobs, and Alexander Wang.
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen, is one of the highest-paid new mothers of 2010. She was soon back in top model shape after giving birth to her first son, Benjamin. She earned much from her partnership with Brazilian footwear company Grendene. She is the richest woman in the entertainment world, with an estimated $150 million fortune.
Sarah Jessica Parker spent much of 2010 producing the Bravo reality show, Work Of Art. In 2009, Parker launched a series of three new fragrances called “Dawn”, Endless”, and “Twilight” and she released her second fragrance “Covet” two preceding years.
Fashion designer Vera Wang is ranked at number 91 in Forbes’ list of “The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women”. She is noted for her chic bridal collections.
Source: perez hilton & ezinemark. For the complete list of the 100 most powerful woman in the world 2011, visit Forbes.
Who do you think should or should not be here? Any disputes? Ho Ching is in the list at #30!
