While it’s dominated by musicians, athletes and broadcasters, Forbes magazine’s 2017 list of the world's highest-paid celebrities includes author J.K. Rowling at the No. Forbes estimates that Rowling earned $95 million last year, due in part to “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” the smash hit stage play based on a story written by Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany. Taylor Jewell / AP Author James Patterson, who Forbes estimates earned $87 million last year. Author James Patterson, who Forbes estimates earned $87 million last year. (Taylor Jewell / AP)Thriller author James Patterson was the only other author in the top 10.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 12, 2017 17:26 UTC