Lady Gaga is currently at the top of Forbes’ prestigious lineup of the world’s 100 most influential women, surpassing Beyonce by a considerable margin. Although Lady Gaga slipped in rankings from number 7 to number 11 this year, she continues to hold the highest position among all celebrities. Beyonce follows closely in the lineup, occupying the 18th spot on the list.
Lady Gaga, the young and famous singer, has proven to be more influential and powerful than even Queen Elizabeth II. According to Forbes, Lady Gaga outranked other notable pop-culture figures such as Oprah Winfrey, Angelina Jolie, and Gisele Bundchen. The Queen barely made it into the top 50 of the list. Forbes described Lady Gaga as the “Most Powerful Celebrity” of 2011 and stated that she truly embodies this title in both financial success and a massive fan base. Over the course of the past year, Lady Gaga earned a staggering $90 million. Additionally, she made history in July by becoming the first Twitter user to reach 12 million followers. Her Facebook page also boasts an impressive 36 million fans. Lady Gaga’s reign as the most powerful celebrity is a testament to her immense influence and popularity. She continues to captivate the world with her music and larger-than-life persona.
Gaga, who is 25 years old and four years younger than Beyonce, holds the record for being the youngest woman on the list. On the other end of the spectrum, Queen Elizabeth II, aged 85, secured her spot at number 49, making her the oldest woman on the list. Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, claims the top spot on the list. Notably, the top ten positions are mostly held by influential women in politics and business, such as Hillary Clinton at number 2, Indra Nooyi, the CEO of PepsiCo, at number 4, and Christine Lagarde, France’s Finance Minister, at number 190. Gail Kelly, the CEO of Westpac Group, represents Australia and has climbed from number 8 to number 32 this year.
