Oprah Winfrey Tops FORBES List of Highest Paid Celebs. at $165 Million - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 08-29-2012, 02:13 PM

The media mogul's earnings fell by a staggering $125 million from last year. However, even with the drop, she remains the highest earner on the list, just inching out director Michael Bay.

It's been a challenging year for Winfrey, who signed off from her 25-year syndicated show and immediately turned her attention to struggling cable network OWN.

The bulk of the earnings dive comes from lost income on "The Oprah Winfrey Show", but her diversified portfolio includes O: The Oprah Magazine, spin-off shows like "The Dr. Oz Show" and a radio deal with Sirius.

She does not earn a salary at OWN, which has faced ratings disappointments and financial issues since it premiered in Jan. 2011.

As chairman and CEO of the joint venture with Discovery Communications, she hopes a recent restructuring, new programming and a distribution deal with Comcast will turn the network around.

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Big3sCompanyFan · 10-13-2012, 08:50 PM

They say because she picked sides in politics it hurt her but if anyone can afford to be hurt it's Oprah!

She will NEVER be hurting in the pocketbook!

08-29-2012, 02:13 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,262	Oprah Winfrey Tops FORBES List of Highest Paid Celebs. at $165 Million The media mogul's earnings fell by a staggering $125 million from last year. However, even with the drop, she remains the highest earner on the list, just inching out director Michael Bay. It's been a challenging year for Winfrey, who signed off from her 25-year syndicated show and immediately turned her attention to struggling cable network OWN. The bulk of the earnings dive comes from lost income on "The Oprah Winfrey Show", but her diversified portfolio includes O: The Oprah Magazine, spin-off shows like "The Dr. Oz Show" and a radio deal with Sirius. She does not earn a salary at OWN, which has faced ratings disappointments and financial issues since it premiered in Jan. 2011. As chairman and CEO of the joint venture with Discovery Communications, she hopes a recent restructuring, new programming and a distribution deal with Comcast will turn the network around. http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mfl45...gallerycontent Attached Images

10-13-2012, 08:50 PM	#2
Big3sCompanyFan Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2003 Posts: 2,493	They say because she picked sides in politics it hurt her but if anyone can afford to be hurt it's Oprah! She will NEVER be hurting in the pocketbook!