15 Most Influential Celebrities

Forbes.com just published the 15 most influential celebrities in Hollywood.

1. Oprah Winfrey tops the list as the Queen of All Media - expanding her brand to include not only television and print but a commercial mall as well
   
   
2. Bono of U2 but this time for his activist efforts particularly to help African nations
   
   
3. Michael Jordan, part owner of Charlotte Bobcats and endorser of well known brands Nike and Coca Cola
   
   
4. Sir Paul McCartney who is more in the news now for his expensive divorce compared to his other humanitarian efforts
   
   
5. Michael J. Fox now making headlines for his contribution to stem cell research and
   
   Robert Redford, acclaimed actor-director, are both tied in 5th place



6. Angelina Jolie as a mother of 4 adopted children, Goodwill Ambassador for the U.N. Refugee Agency and an Academy Award-winning actress earns her place in this list. She ties with
   
   Lance Armstrong who was a seven-time Tour de France winner is now a strong force in the fight against cancer with his yellow rubber "Livestrong" wristlets contributing millions to the cause.
   
   
7. Sean "Diddy" Combs,hip hop mogul of his own recording company, his own television shows (MTV's Making the Band franchise), restaurant and scent is tied with
   
   Tiger Woods who is the first athlete to make $100 million in a year and well over 10 championships to his name. He is also endorsing famous brands Nike & Gilette
   
   
8. Mel Gibson. I guess even if you're infamous for a time, if you're popular you're popular. He topped the BeliefNet.com list of Most Powerful Christians in Hollywood



9. Jon Stewart political satirist bills at #9



10. George Clooney occupies this spot not only for his film bibliography but also with his documentation of the Darfur region of Sudan



11. Madonna who has sold more than 200 million albums also takes some time out for the orphanages of Malawi and the Jewish teachings of Kabbalah



12. Kanye West, remembered for posing as a crucified Jesus on Rolling Stone's cover and his outburst in the MTV Europe awards for not winning the best video category

* Here they are in pictures.
* Source: E-Poll Market Research, which provides over 45 appeal rankings for more than 3,000 celebrities.