Such is her power, Swift is one of the most followed celebrities on Twitter with 58 million followers, Forbes estimates her earnings last year were $64 million (£41 million) and there were rumours earlier this year that her legs were ensured for $40 million. In the list of 100 women Forbes magazine produces annually,
Angela Merkel topped the list for the fifth time in a row . The
German chancellor has featured in the list 10 times during its 11 years.