Beyonce, Serena, & Oprah Make Forbes “World’s 100 Most Powerful Women” List
Forbes has released their list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women. Within the list are women in Entertainment. Here are some of the most powerful women in entertainment.
- #23 Oprah
- #68 Rihanna
- #74 Reese Witherspoon
- #76 Beyonce
- #78 Taylor Swift
- #80 Ava DuVernay
- #85 Serena Williams
Who took the #1 spot? MacKenzie Scott who helped her ex-husband Jeff Bezos launch Amazon. Check out pictures of these dynamic women below.
TIDAL X: 1015 – Show
ShareNEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 15: Beyonce performs onstage during TIDAL X: 1015 on October 15, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for TIDAL)
TIDAL X: 1015 – Show
ShareNEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 15: Beyonce performs onstage during TIDAL X: 1015 on October 15, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for TIDAL)
The 59th GRAMMY Awards – Roaming Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Singer Beyonce performs during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS)
The 59th GRAMMY Awards – Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Recording artist Beyonce performs onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for NARAS)
The 59th GRAMMY Awards – Press Room
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Singer Beyonce, winner of Best Urban Contemporary Album for 'Lemonade' and Best Music Video for 'Formation,' poses in the press room during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Celebrities At The 67th NBA All-Star Game: Team LeBron Vs. Team Stephen
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Singer Beyonce attends The 67th NBA All-Star Game: Team LeBron Vs. Team Stephen at Staples Center on February 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)
2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival – Weekend 1 – Day 2
ShareINDIO, CA - APRIL 14: Beyonce Knowles performs onstage during 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 14, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Coachella )
2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival – Weekend 1 – Day 2
ShareINDIO, CA - APRIL 14: Beyonce Knowles performs onstage during 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 14, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)
The World Premiere Of Disney’s “THE LION KING”
ShareHOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 09: (EDITORS NOTE: Retransmission with alternate crop.) Beyonce Knowles-Carter attends the World Premiere of Disney's "THE LION KING" at the Dolby Theatre on July 09, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
European Premiere of Disney’s “The Lion King”
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Beyonce Knowles-Carter attends the European Premiere of Disney's "The Lion King" at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney)
Rihanna’s 5th Annual Diamond Ball Benefitting The Clara Lionel Foundation – Inside
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Rihanna performs onstage during Rihanna's 5th Annual Diamond Ball Benefitting The Clara Lionel Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on September 12, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Diamond Ball)
Rihanna Launch Event
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 11: Singer Rihanna attends the launch of her first visual autobiography, "Rihanna" at Guggenheim Museum on October 11, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)
AFI FEST 2019 Presented By Audi – “Queen & Slim” Premiere – Arrivals
ShareHOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 14: Rihanna attends AFI FEST 2019 Presented By Audi – "Queen & Slim" Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on November 14, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Z100’s iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2019 – Show
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 13: Taylor Swift performs onstage during iHeartRadio's Z100 Jingle Ball 2019 at Madison Square Garden on December 13, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Manny Carabel/Getty Images)
“Cats” World Premiere
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 16: Taylor Swift attends the world premiere of "Cats" at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on December 16, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images)
77th Annual Golden Globe Awards – Arrivals
ShareBEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 05: Taylor Swift attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 05, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
2020 Getty Entertainment – Social Ready Content
SharePASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: (EDITORS NOTE: Retransmission with alternate crop.) Reese Witherspoon attends the Hulu Panel at Winter TCA 2020 at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 17, 2020 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Hulu)
Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life In Focus Tour Opening Remarks – Charlotte, NC
ShareCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 18: Oprah Winfrey speaks during Oprah's 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus Tour presented by WW (Weight Watchers Reimagined) at Spectrum Center on January 18, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Hahne/Getty Images)
26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards – Fan Bleachers
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 19: Actress Reese Witherspoon attends the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 19, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty Images)
Giorgio Armani Prive: Outside Arrivals – Paris Fashion Week – Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2020
SharePARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 21: Reese Witherspoon attends the Giorgio Armani Prive Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2020 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 21, 2020 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
2020 Sundance Film Festival – “Taylor Swift: Miss Americana” Premiere
SharePARK CITY, UTAH - JANUARY 23: Taylor Swift attends the 2020 Sundance Film Festival - "Miss Americana" Premiere at Eccles Center Theatre on January 23, 2020 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life In Focus Tour Opening Remarks – Atlanta, GA
ShareATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 25: Oprah Winfrey speaks during Oprah's 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus Tour presented by WW (Weight Watchers Reimagined) at State Farm Arena on January 25, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life In Focus Tour Opening Remarks – Atlanta, GA
ShareATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 25: Oprah Winfrey speaks during Oprah's 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus Tour presented by WW (Weight Watchers Reimagined) at State Farm Arena on January 25, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
2020 13th Annual Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon – Inside
ShareBEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 06: Ava DuVernay speaks onstage during the 2020 13th Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on February 06, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for ESSENCE)
Robyn Rihanna Fenty And Linda Fargo Celebrate The Launch Of FENTY At Bergdorf Goodman
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 07: Robyn Rihanna Fenty and Linda Fargo celebrate the launch of FENTY at Bergdorf Goodman at Bergdorf Goodman on February 07, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Bergdorf Goodman)
Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life In Focus Tour With Special Guest Michelle Obama
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 08: Oprah Winfrey speaks during Oprah's 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus Tour presented by WW (Weight Watchers Reimagined) at Barclays Center on February 08, 2020 in New York, New York. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
2020 Getty Entertainment – Social Ready Stills
ShareBEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: Ava DuVernay attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 09, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/WireImage)
2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones – Arrivals
ShareBEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: Reese Witherspoon attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 09, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
2020 Getty Entertainment – Social Ready Content
SharePASADENA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Rihanna accepts the President's Award onstage during the 51st NAACP Image Awards, Presented by BET, at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2020 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life In Focus Tour With Special Guest Jennifer Lopez
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 29: Oprah speaks onstage during 'Oprah's 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus Tour' presented by WW (Weight Watchers Reimagined) at The Forum on February 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life In Focus Tour With Special Guest Jennifer Lopez
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 29: Oprah speaks onstage during 'Oprah's 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus Tour' presented by WW (Weight Watchers Reimagined) at The Forum on February 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life In Focus Tour Opening Remarks – Denver, CO
ShareDENVER, COLORADO - MARCH 07: Oprah Winfrey speaks during Oprah's 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus Tour presented by WW (Weight Watchers Reimagined) at Pepsi Center on March 07, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Tom Cooper/Getty Images)
Declaration of the Republic and Barbados Presidential Inauguration Ceremony
ShareBRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS - NOVEMBER 30: Rihanna, honored as a National Hero, attends the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony at Heroes Square on November 30, 2021 in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Prince of Wales arrived in the country ahead of its transition to a republic within the Commonwealth. This week, it formally removes Queen Elizabeth as its head of state and the current governor-general, Dame Sandra Mason, will be sworn in as president. (Photo by Toby Melville - Pool/Getty Images)
Declaration of the Republic and Barbados Presidential Inauguration Ceremony
ShareBRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS - NOVEMBER 30: Rihanna attends the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony at Heroes Square on November 30, 2021 in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Prince of Wales arrived in the country ahead of its transition to a republic within the Commonwealth. This week, it formally removes Queen Elizabeth as its head of state and the current governor-general, Dame Sandra Mason, will be sworn in as president. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)
63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards – Telecast
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 14: Beyoncé accepts the Best Rap Performance award for 'Savage' onstage during the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Los Angeles Convention Center on March 14, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards – Telecast
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 14: Beyoncé accepts the Best R&B Performance award for 'Black Parade' onstage during the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Los Angeles Convention Center on March 14, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards – Telecast
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 14: (L-R) Taylor Swift and Aaron Dessner accept the Album of the Year award for ‘Folklore’ onstage during the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Los Angeles Convention Center on March 14, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
2021 French Open – Day Six
SharePARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 04: Serena Williams of USA celebrates during her Women's Singles third round match against Danielle Collins of USA on day six of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros on June 04, 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
2021 French Open – Day Eight
SharePARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Serena Williams of USA plays a forehand during her Women's Singles fourth round match against Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan on day eight of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros on June 06, 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
2021 French Open – Day Eight
SharePARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Serena Williams of USA plays a backhand during her Women's Singles fourth round match against Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan on day eight of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros on June 06, 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
Day Two: The Championships – Wimbledon 2021
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: Serena Williams of The United States serves in her Ladies' Singles First Round match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus during Day Two of The Championships - Wimbledon 2021 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 29, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Apple TV+’s “The Morning Show” Photo Call
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Reese Witherspoon attends Apple TV+'s "The Morning Show" Photo Call at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on September 08, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion – Arrivals
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Serena Williams attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue )
The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion – Arrivals
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Ava DuVernay attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion – Arrivals
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Rihanna attends The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue )
The Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures Opening Gala – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Ava DuVernay attends The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on September 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Netflix Limited Series Colin In Black And White Premiere
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 28: Ava DuVernay attends the Netflix Limited Series "Colin in Black and White" Premiere at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on October 28, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Netflix)
A Landmark Anniversary Celebration Of Two Classic Films By Award-Winning Filmmaker Mira Nair
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Ava DuVernay attends 'A Landmark Anniversary Celebration of Two Classic Films By Award-Winning Filmmaker Mira Nair' at ARRAY HQ on October 31, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
10th Annual LACMA ART+FILM GALA Presented By Gucci
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 06: Ava DuVernay attends the 10th Annual LACMA ART+FILM GALA presented by Gucci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
10th Annual LACMA ART+FILM GALA Honoring Amy Sherald, Kehinde Wiley, And Steven Spielberg Presented By Gucci – Red Carpet
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 06: Serena Williams, wearing Gucci, attends the 10th Annual LACMA ART+FILM GALA honoring Amy Sherald, Kehinde Wiley, and Steven Spielberg presented by Gucci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for LACMA)
Cloud9 Champion’s Day With Serena Williams
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 09: Serena Williams speaks onstage at Cloud9 Champion's Day on November 09, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Cloud9)
Cloud9 Champion’s Day With Serena Williams
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 09: Serena Williams speaks onstage at Cloud9 Champion's Day on November 09, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Cloud9)
“All Too Well” New York Premiere
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: Taylor Swift attends the "All Too Well" New York Premiere on November 12, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
2021 AFI Fest: Closing Night Premiere Of Warner Bros. “King Richard” – Arrivals
ShareHOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 14: Serena Williams attends the 2021 AFI Fest: Closing Night Premiere Of Warner Bros. "King Richard" at TCL Chinese Theatre on November 14, 2021 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
2021 InStyle Awards At The Getty Center
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 15: Ava DuVernay attends the 2021 InStyle Awards at The Getty Center on November 15, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for InStyle)
6th Annual InStyle Awards – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 15: Reese Witherspoon attends the 6th Annual InStyle Awards on November 15, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Fourth Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television Presented By The Critics Choice Association – Inside
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 06: Ava DuVernay accepts the Melvin Van Peebles Trailblazer Award during the Fourth Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television, presented by the Critics Choice Association at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for the Critics Choice Association)
