Angelina Jolie has more influence than her partner Brad Pitt, according to the just-released Forbes list of 'The World's Most Powerful Celebrities'.Jolie comes in at number 3 on the list, following list regulars Oprah Winfrey, who took the top spot for the second year in a row, and golfer Tiger Woods who appears at number two. Pitt makes the list at number 10.The annual list, compiled by Forbes magazine, ranks the world's most powerful - and best-paid - celebrities. To create the list, Forbes uses estimates of a star's earnings, then factors in media metrics like Google hits, press mentions and the number of times an A-lister appears on the cover of more than 50 consumer magazines.Another entertainment power couple, singer Beyonce Knowles and rapper Jay-Z, appear in the top 10, with Knowles also flying the flag for girl-power at number 4 while husband ranks at number 7.With a year that featured a smash hit movie and a questionable appearance half naked on the cover of Vanity Fair, its no surprise tween star Miley Cyrus made her debut on the list at number 35.
Other newcomers include The Hills star Lauren Conrad (#97), Sex and the City's Sarah Jessica Parker (#72), Zac Efron (#92) and singer/designer Gwen Stefani (#63).Top 10Power Rank Name Category Pay ($USmil) 1. Oprah Winfrey - $275m2. Tiger Woods - $115m3. Angelina Jolie - $14m4. Beyonce Knowles - $80m5. David Beckham - $50m6. Johnny Depp - $72m7. Jay-Z - $82m8. The Police - $115m9. J.K. Rowling - $300m10. Brad Pitt - $20mFor the full list click here.- NZHERALD STAFF
