$135M In 12 Months: Katy Perry Crowned Forbes' Highest Paid Female Celebrity

American singer, songwriter and actress, Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, better known by her stage name, Katy Perry has been named the highest paid female celebrity of the year, beating Taylor Swift to the top spot.

The 30-year old earned $135 million over the past 12 months, according to a report published in the July 20 edition of Forbes.  That number makes her not only the biggest female money-maker but also the third-highest-paid celebrity in the world this year.

Only boxers, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao managed to make more than Katy. Over the past five years, in fact, Katy has reportedly made $303 million from her music and related businesses.

Forbes List of The World's Top Ten Highest Paid Celebrities

 

1. Floyd Mayweather - Athlete - $300M
2. Manny Pacquiao - Athlete - $160M
3. Katy Perry - Musician - $135M
4. One Direction - Musicians - $130M
5. Howard Stern - Comedian - $95M
6. Garth Brooks - Musician - $90M
7. James Patterson - Author - $89M
8. Robert Downey Jr. - Actor - $80M
9.Taylor Swift - Musician - $80M
10. Cristiano Ronaldo - Athlete - $79.5M