Ellen DeGeneres

Age: 54
Occupation: Talk-show host, spokeswoman

With Oprah Winfrey's syndicated talk show a thing of the past, the lighthearted, light-footed DeGeneres is now the undisputed queen of daytime. Her lively segments showcase top stars — and even create stars of their own. Proof of her charm (and clout)? After a conservative group called for J.C. Penney to drop the openly gay comedian as a spokeswoman, her fans lashed out — and the group halted its campaign.

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