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The World's Most Influential Celebrities

Forbes annual rankings of the world’s most influential celebrities

By Dorothy Pomerantz
Published: Jul 25, 2013 03:58:37 PM IST
Updated: Jul 25, 2013 04:14:47 PM IST
The World's Most Influential Celebrities
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Oprah Winfrey tops our annual ranking of entertainment’s most powerful people after two years in second place. It takes more than money to score here. It takes relevance: Press, online prowess and overall marketability.

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(This story appears in the 26 July, 2013 issue of Forbes India. To visit our Archives, click here.)

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