The 2008 Sunday Times Rich List estimated J.K.Rowling's fortune at £560 million ($798 million), ranking her as the twelfth richest woman in Britain.

According to according to the Forbes Celebrity 100 list she earnt $300 in 2007 alone, placing her 8th on the list of most powerful celebrities.

With Harry Potter books and films continuing to sell very wealth, her wealth is only likely to increase in coming years.

J.K.Rowling Charity

J.K.Rowling gives a significant % of her income to charities. Her favourite charities have included

• Multiple Sclerosis society of Great Britain
• Comic Relief
• One Parent Families

She also made a donation of £1 million to the Labour party in 2008

Quotes of J K Rowling

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