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Harry Potter author JK Rowling tops Forbes list of highest-paid European celebrities of 2017

The author earned an eye-watering £71million in the past year

Jack Ling

Published: 23:31, 16 Oct 2017
Updated: 18:34, 18 Oct 2017

JK ROWLING has topped the Forbes list of highest-paid European celebs.

The Harry Potter author, 52, raked in an eye-watering £71million this year.

JK Rowling earned £71million this year — JK Rowling earned £71million this yearCredit: PA:Press Association

The author has written under her own name and Robert Galbraith — The author has written under her own name and Robert GalbraithCredit: Getty - Contributor

Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo came second in the list earning £70million — Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo came second in the list earning £70millionCredit: EPA

Singer Adele earned £51million landing her fourth on the list — Singer Adele earned £51million landing her fourth on the listCredit: Getty - Contributor

She was followed by footie ace Cristiano Ronaldo, 32, who earned £70m, and the band Coldplay who bagged £66m over the past 12 months.

Grammy award-winning crooner Adele finished fourth on the hallowed list with £51m.

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