New York, Aug 12 (IANS) Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey has topped the list of the highest paid talk show hosts in the US with earnings of a staggering $443 million a year.

Judy Sheindlin and David Letterman, who earn $63 million and $39 million are on number two and three respectively.

‘Tonight Show’ host Jay Leno is on fourth spot with $35 million earnings and Conan O’Brien, who gets paid $14 million for his self-titled programme, round up the top five, reports tvnz.co.nz.