2014: Beyoncé Earned the No. 1 Spot on Forbes' Celebrity 100 List
Bey definitely got the recognition she deserved by topping Forbes' Celebrity 100 list in 2014. She received the honour after making $2.4 million per show during The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour and after selling more than 1 million copies of her single "Drunk in Love." However, Bey didn't get the top spot solely for her musical achievements. Forbes placed her at the highest position because, according to the outlet, "she's built a small business empire" (which isn't so "small" anymore). The publication cited her partnerships with H&M and Pepsi, as well as her fragrance line and now-discontinued clothing company House of Dereon as reasons for her unbeatable placement on their list.