Spielberg tops Oprah Winfrey as most influential celeb: Forbes

47 percent of people surveyed rated ace filmmaker Steven Spielberg as influential, revealed Forbes

Director Steven Spielberg dethroned media mogul Oprah Winfrey as the most influential celebrity in the United States, according to an annual study by Forbes magazine that was dominated by film directors.

Spielberg’s influence was boosted by his most recent film, ‘Lincoln’, which earned 12 Oscar nominations last year including best picture and best direction, and grossed $275 million at the global box office.

Spielberg tops Oprah Winfrey as most influential celeb: Forbes