As of yesterday, Forbes revealed the ranking of the most powerful women in the world. Taylor Swift got at No. 5 position, she reached billionaire status this fall. A big chunk of her money came from the Eras tour, which made a whopping $850 million in the US.
However, Swift’s impact goes beyond her wealth. She’s currently one of the most well-known women in the US, and even globally. She has the ability to influence the music industry, as seen when she delayed putting her music on streaming services. Additionally, she’s achieved remarkable things, like getting people who aren’t into football interested in the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Power and Influence of Taylor Swift
Forbes ranked her as the fifth most powerful woman in the world, and that seems like a fair and sensible choice! However, the interesting part is a sentence in the story that perfectly captures the state of society in 2023 – it’s like a chef’s kiss. You’ve got to see it!
Making her highest ever position to date on the 2023 list, the “Anti-Hero” singer is the top-ranking musician on the tally. Overall, she’s only bested by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at No. 1, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde at No. 2, United States Vice President Kamala Harris at No. 3 and Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni at No. 4.
Taylor Swift, is undoubtedly influential, she doesn’t hold the title of the most powerful women globally. That distinction belongs to Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, whose decisions on policies and budgets impact the lives of 450 million people in Europe.
Forbes Ranking in 2023
Here’s the Forbes list of the world’s most powerful women in 2023.
| RANK | NAME | AGE | LOCATION | CATEGORY |
| 1 | Ursula von der Leyen | 65 | Belgium | Politics & Policy |
| 2 | Christine Lagarde | 67 | Germany | Politics & Policy |
| 3 | Kamala Harris | 59 | United States | Politics & Policy |
| 4 | Giorgia Meloni | 46 | Italy | Politics & Policy |
| 5 | Taylor Swift | 33 | United States | Media & Entertainment |
| 6 | Karen Lynch | 59 | United States | Business |
| 7 | Jane Fraser | 56 | United States | Finance |
| 8 | Abigail Johnson | 61 | United States | Finance |
| 9 | Mary Barra | 61 | United States | Business |
| 10 | Melinda French Gates | 59 | United States | Philanthropy |
Summary
The list of world’s most powerful women in 2023, Forbes placed her as the fifth most powerful woman. Taylor Swift became a billionaire, mainly thanks to her successful Eras tour. She’s not just rich but also very influential worldwide, especially in the music scene. Ursula von der Leyen taking the top spot. It shows how society is changing.
