Forbes declares Oprah Winfrey, Angelina Jolie, Beyonce the most powerful women

Forbes has announced its annual list of 100 World’s Most Powerful Women and the results are not surprising. Beyonce, Angelina Jolie, Shakira Mebarak,Oprah Winfreyand few more celebrities have made it to be a part of the honour. The list inculcates females who are wealthy, have media momentum and inspire change in the society.

German ChancellorAngela Merkel has topped the list. She has managed to maintain this position from lasteight years. Following them areMichelle Obama and Hillary Clinton, who have grabbed the 4^thand 5^thplace respectively. Oprah Winfrey, who stoodNo. 13in the list, is the America’s only African-American to own $2.8 billion. She has also donated $400 million for educational causes and $100 million has been given away by her for Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls.

Angelina Jolie is 37 on the year’s list. Her awareness towards breast cancer is a step ahead for the betterment of the lives of people around the world.Gisele Bündchen is No.95 on the list for her efforts with United Nations. Sofia Vergara (No. 38) has proved that she is more than just a pretty face in Hollywood. The newcomer in the list is first ladyPeng Liyuan through whom China hopes to improveits image abroad. Singer Shakira has attained No. 52 position.