Powerful Women of the World: Oprah, Bey, and Angie Jolie Make the List

The World's 100 Most Powerful Women list has been put out by Forbes. The top spot is filled by Angela Merkel, German Chancellor (head of the government, thanks wikipedia :) Other political figures at #4 and 5 are, respectively; Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton. Nancy Pelosi at #22 and Queen Elizabeth at #40.

American celebrities on the list include:

# 13. It's Oprah!

# 17. Beyonce- who run the world? GIRLS!

# 37. Angelina Jolie

# 38. Sophia Vergara

# 45. Lady GaGa

# 51. Ellen Degeneres

# 52. Shakira

# 73. Diane Sawyer

# 93. JK Rowling

http://www.forbes.com/fdc/welcome_mjx.shtml