No 1: Talk show host Oprah Winfrey was the highest-earning celebrity this year with an estimated income of $275 million according to Forbes. REUTERS

George Lucas

2: George Lucas came second with estimated earnings of $170 million. REUTERS

Steven Spielberg

3:Steven Spielberg is third with $150 million. REUTERS

Madonna

4: Madonna took home $110 million this year. REUTERS

Tiger Woods

4: As did Tiger Woods. REUTERS

Jerry Bruckheimer

6: Jerry Bruckheimer is sixth with $100 million. REUTERS

Beyonce

7: Beyonce is seventh with $87 million. REUTERS

Jerry Seinfeld

8: Jerry Seinfeld is eighth with $85 million. REUTERS

Dr Phil McGraw

9: Dr Phil McGraw is ninth with $80 million. REUTERS

Simon Cowell

10: Simon Cowell is tenth with $75 million. REUTERS

Tyler Perry

10: Along with Filmmaker Tyler Perry. REUTERS

Bruce Springsteen

12: Bruce Springsteen is twelfth with $70 million. REUTERS

Coldplay

12: Along with Coldplay. REUTERS

Howard Stern

12: And radio host Howard Stern. REUTERS

Harrison Ford

15: And actor Harrison Ford rounds out the top fifteen with an estimated $65 million in earnings this year. REUTERS