In a historic moment, Taylor Swift secures the fifth spot in Forbes' 20th Annual Ranking of The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women, becoming the first entertainer to land in the top five.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen maintains her position at the pinnacle for the second consecutive year, followed by Christine Lagarde and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris.
Swift's ascent from No. 79 in 2022 highlights her monumental impact, accentuated by her billionaire status and the transformative success of her Eras tour.
Forbes' Executive Vice President, Moira Forbes, emphasizes the influential women's role in navigating global crises.
The list spans diverse categories, recognizing women in business, technology, finance, media & entertainment, politics & policy, and philanthropy.
ForbesWomen editor Maggie McGrath underscores the evolving dynamics of power attainment, with entertainment icons sharing the limelight with global leaders.
Source: Forbes
