Oprah Tops List of Highest-Paid Celebs: Which Celeb Deserves a Pay Cut?
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2012/08/28 16:01:06
SLIDESHOW: Which Celeb Deserves a Pay Cut?
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Tiger Woods
His image took a beating after his infidelity scandal, but thanks to his Nike deal, he earned $58 million from May 2011 to May 2012, Forbes reports.
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Oprah Winfrey
It's hard to believe it, but Oprah is STILL the highest-paid celebrity, earning an astonishing $165 million between May 2011 and May 2012 to top Forbes' list for the fourth year in a row.
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Michael Bay
Despite negative reviews for "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," Bay earned 160 million between May 2011 and May 2012, making him Hollywood's highest-paid director.
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Simon Cowell
The U.S. version of "The X Factor" performed well under expectations, but Cowell still managed to earn $90 million.
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Elton John
Remember the last time you fell in love with a NEW Elton John song? Neither do we, but the singer earned $80 million between May 2011 and May 2012.
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Tom Cruise
Cruise's image certainly isn't what it once was -- and his quickie divorce from Katie Holmes didn't help -- but thanks to "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol," he earned $75 million from May 2011 to May 2012.
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Dr. Phil
We've never been a fan of Dr. Phil or his advice, but the TV "doctor" earned $64 million from May 2011 to May 2012.
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Donald Trump
He manages to offend just about everyone, but somehow it only makes him richer. "The Apprentice" star earned $63 million from May 2011 to May 2012.
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Tiger Woods
His image took a beating after his infidelity scandal, but thanks to his Nike deal, he earned $58 million from May 2011 to May 2012, Forbes reports.
Oprah Tops List of Highest-Paid Celebs: Which Celeb Deserves a Pay Cut?
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It's hard to believe it, but Oprah is STILL the highest-paid celebrity, earning an astonishing $165 million between May 2011 and May 2012 to top Forbes' list of the richest stars for the fourth year in a row.
Even though celebs like Rihanna have been helping her get a little buzz, Oprah's cable network, OWN, has been struggling. Nevertheless, her production company, Harpo Productions, still rakes in a ton of money from "Dr. Phil," "Rachael Ray" and "The Dr. Oz Show," and she also profits from her magazine, O, and her satellite radio station, Forbes reports.
Other celebs on the list are equally puzzling. From Oprah to to Tom Cruise to Elton John, click through our slideshow and let us know: Which celeb deserves a pay cut?
Even though celebs like Rihanna have been helping her get a little buzz, Oprah's cable network, OWN, has been struggling. Nevertheless, her production company, Harpo Productions, still rakes in a ton of money from "Dr. Phil," "Rachael Ray" and "The Dr. Oz Show," and she also profits from her magazine, O, and her satellite radio station, Forbes reports.
Other celebs on the list are equally puzzling. From Oprah to to Tom Cruise to Elton John, click through our slideshow and let us know: Which celeb deserves a pay cut?
Top Opinion
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frank 2012/08/28 20:19:50Oprah Winfrey
+15Should be All of the Above, you could cut their pay in half and they would still be over paid
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- Portholus 2012/08/29 20:45:53Oprah Winfrey
+2Lets actually say "All of the Above". All actor, celebrities, athletes are overpaid. It is disgusting that someone gets paid 7-8 figures for a few months work, or to play a sport.reply - taitaFa... Portholus 2012/08/29 23:41:59there reflect their ability to generate revenue - if they're getting paid; a lot of people along the way are getting a cut too....reply
- Robert Strobel 2012/08/29 20:41:02Simon Cowell+2All of them actually.reply
- richard 2012/08/29 20:26:06
- monroe7 2012/08/29 20:04:05Oprah Winfrey+1She is really good at interviewing, and branding herself, but where is the real talent? I like her, but wayyy over paid. However so is everyone else on the list too, but you can only pick one.reply
- taitaFa... monroe7 2012/08/29 23:43:01she gave an oscar worthy performance in the 'Color Purple'reply
- monroe7 taitaFa... 2012/08/30 02:32:13Oh yeah, forgot about that, before my time.....reply
- Tennessee3501 2012/08/29 19:43:49 (edited)Oprah WinfreyWhat happened to President Obama's plan to re-distribute the wealth?reply
- taitaFa... Tenness... 2012/08/29 23:44:43+1what, he's not communist enough for you.... hear tell it on here, he's the worlds most famous socialist. So which is it...?reply
- Tenness... taitaFa... 2012/08/30 04:37:07If he would require Oprah to write a check for $16 trillion (pocket change to Oprah) to pay off the national debt, even I would salute him as our Commie in Chief!reply
- taitaFa... Tenness... 2012/08/30 09:46:43+1But he has not done that - sorta blows a hole in your commie theory, doesn't it? 'If' is a conditional clause; dependent on some key conditions. You sure Oprah's wealth is equivalent to the entire US debt? OR do you really secretly wish to be taken seriously?reply
- Tenness... taitaFa... 2012/08/30 15:15:43You liberals have no sense of humor. Do we have to put LOL next to everything?reply
- Royo 2012/08/29 19:19:15Donald TrumpOprah earned her money the RIGHT way. She is an inspiration to me and she earned her money. Donald Trump however, is as worthless as a knife in a gun fight. Seriously. If anyone needs a paycut, it's him.reply
- Erin Kirchner 2012/08/29 19:05:09 (edited)Michael BayDonald Trump, Simon Cowell, Oprah, and Tom 'effing Cruise are on this list. I still voted for Michael Bay. He's a Class-A D-bag.reply
- disclaimer 2012/08/29 18:37:26
- Prepper Politics 2012/08/29 18:34:51Oprah Winfrey+1She spews out too much crap and not enough qualityreply
- taitaFa... Prepper... 2012/08/30 09:49:23but then again it's very expensive 'crap' that manages to get people to pay for it, I'd say her 'crap' has been very, very successful and the quality quite good for 'crap'.reply
- dzzshadz 2012/08/29 18:26:33Oprah Winfrey+1I like Oprah but I think she is over paid. So are most A list celebrities.reply
- Deana Rapert-Reimann 2012/08/29 18:23:18Oprah Winfrey+1All of the abovereply
- chas 2012/08/29 17:56:44Oprah Winfreyhappy talk goes bye-bye !!
reply - Kitty 2012/08/29 17:46:15Elton JohnHow can we even pick?? Most of them are all in a different category.....from golfers to psychologists to actors and talkshow hosts. Give me a break. Oprah has done a lot of good with her money and is very generous and kind hearted. What does Simon Cowell do but judge others. Tom Cruise is a good actor. I don't think Elton has a singing voice but can barely carry a tune and has had too many lucky breaks. Never heard of Michael Bay. I think the Donald is a good guy and has a very sharp political mind, not JUST a sharp money-making business mind.....he's honest and says what he thinks. Tiger Woods is a has-been golfer and a daddy's boy.....very immature. Dr. Phil is good at what he does. Dr. Oz isn't even on this list.....but his show is tiring and I don't watch it anymore. For me, it was hard to pick between Elton John, Simon and Tiger Woods.reply
- Deirdra 2012/08/29 17:27:52Tom CruiseWhy would you cut Oprah's? She works very hard for her money and that's not really what she earns because she gives millions back to charities and to help people!reply
- Margaret Jacobson 2012/08/29 16:44:15Oprah WinfreyHer & all of the above !! We need more options to watch something fulfilling & informative !! NOT CRAP !!reply
- taitaFa... Margare... 2012/08/29 23:46:51good thing this is a free society where a little imagination is the perfect place to tell YOUR own compelling story....good luck....reply
- Derbyhat 2012/08/29 16:43:03Oprah WinfreyDear Oprah, You gave us Barack Obama, an Administration that has been so prosperous to American that it is drawing masses of flies to Washington DC!reply
- Sandi 2012/08/29 16:27:50Elton JohnOprah deserves every penny that she makes. She works hard for her money as most people do. Poor or Rich!reply
- Stan Kapusta 2012/08/29 16:20:52Dr. PhilI just pick him because hes full of it more than the others, BUT where is the all of the above choice?reply
- Annette 2012/08/29 16:10:38Oprah WinfreyI can't stand this woman. She's on my TV only as long as it takes to change the channel. Seeing her face on the cover of her magazine at the checkout also makes me sick. How much more conceited about her mediocre talent can this woman get? (Wonder who's body she's using these days to photoshop her head on to.) She wouldn't be where she is without the people who work for her and actually have talent and tell her what to do. Phil Donahue was a real talent.reply
- charles nelson 2012/08/29 15:37:35Donald TrumpStart with a idiot first, some people are just to dumb to have that much.reply
- rph3636 2012/08/29 15:35:53Tiger WoodsActually all of them.reply
- joshua ben-ami 2012/08/29 15:28:56Simon Cowellthough Simon is an obvious choice they all do their contributions to the world and humanity should determine their income not having great PR or agents, the teacher who educates your child will have a far greater impact on humanity's future maybe they should be getting million dollar paychecks????reply
- Rich 2012/08/29 15:13:57Oprah WinfreyShe has to pay people to be on her show and I guess it worked for her....But I won't give you 2 cents for all of them...reply
- libertybelle 2012/08/29 15:11:36Tom CruiseIf there had been a "none of the above" answer I would have picked that. As Sean Connery said "All work is honorable as long as it is legal". All these people do actually earn their money..whether I like them or not is irrelevant. Since none of them work for the government I have no argument with whatever salary someone decides they are worth...and Trump is completely self-made.reply
- fortycal_sig 2012/08/29 15:08:25Michael BayOprah seems to be ahead in this poll, but that doesn't make much sense to me--doesn't she write her own ticket?reply
- jacktown kid 2012/08/29 15:06:07Dr. Phil+1He needs to cut out and on the highwayreply
- Voter 2012/08/29 15:04:13Tiger WoodsHe is tired and done!reply
- dennisg40 2012/08/29 15:01:47
- mikeyavelli 2012/08/29 15:00:22Oprah Winfreyshe made her money with no talent other than tears and long low primal sounds. she needs to get out and live off what she has left.reply
- Artisan Rose ☽✪☾☥ 2012/08/29 14:56:35Oprah WinfreyShe should have retired along with her show.reply
- Bonnie 2012/08/29 14:54:33Oprah WinfreyEnough Already Oprah!! Will she ever just go away? I'm sick of looking at her. Her OWN is the same shows over and over. It's like listening to Usher and Tim McGraw "Over and Over". That song was boring too. Retire Oprah. Go away and live off the money you have already.reply
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