With earnings of Dollars 33 million and with USD 31.5 million respectively, Shah Rukh and Akshay ranked 86th and 94th on the list.
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“He also cashes in on endorsement deals for dozens of brands most Americans have likely never heard of”, Forbes said.
The list has been topped by pop singing sensation Taylor Swift which is estimated to be $170 million.
Shah Rukh, however, does not completely agree with all the rules mentioned in the book.
The global Celebrity 100 list ranks “front of the camera” stars around the globe by their pretax earnings from June 1, 2015 through June 1, 2016, before deducting fees for managers, lawyers and agents.
Also Akshay Kumar has been ranked 94th with earnings of $31.5 million. Forbes stated that he was one of Bollywood’s most occupied leading hero.
The list also includes author James Patterson on the 3rd spot followed by Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo (4), basketball player LeBron James (11) and musician Madonna (12).
Every year, Forbes analyzes actors/entertainers across the entertainment world, stars from Hollywood to Bollywood, alongside Swedish soccer stars and American basketball players to pick the Celebrity 100.
The annual Celebrity 100 ranking includes global talent from across entertainment, media and sports, with over one-third of the celebrities from outside the US.
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Other popular celebrities who have gained a rank in the Forbes list are Dwayne Johnson at 19 rank, Kim Kardashian at 43 rank, Jennifer Lawrence at 50 spot, Jackie Chan at 21 rank and singer Adele at 9 rank.
