Her books
are frequently found carefully hidden among bookshelves, and when they
were made into a film going to see it was treated as a clandestine
affair.
But
Fifty Shades of Grey author EL James, of London, has no need to hide
away after she rocketed to fourth place in the Sunday Times Rich List of
authors.
With an estimated wealth of £75million the 52-year-old knocked Jackie Collins down to fifth place.
James'
books, which detail the sadomasochistic relationship between Christian
Grey and Anastasia Steele, have led to a film and the promise of a
second and third as well as a lingerie line. Once the films have been
produced the mother-of-two could move further up the rankings.
The
films, which star Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson, have produced almost
as much controversy as the books. The release was beset by claims that
Dornan and Johnson did not get on and that the actor would not return
for the second and third sequels, which he has since dismissed.
Director
Sam Taylor Johnson has stood down after the first film and instead
James' husband Niall Leonard will write the next installment, Fifty
Shades Darker.
James
is likely to be hopeful the next film will net her even more than the
last, which took around £375million at the box office.
However she
has a way to go before she reaches the top spot held by Harry Potter
author JK Rowling, who has an estimated wealth of £580million.
Rowling,
who shot to fame with her novels about the adventures of Harry Potter
at Hogwarts, has more wealth than the rest of the top five combined.
Following her is Barbara Taylor Bradford, with a fortune of £149million and Lord Archer on £140million.
Collins now shares fifth place with Ken Follett, after their wealth was estimated at £65million.
James'
fortune has not yet got her into the main Sunday Times Rich List, where
entrants must have a minimum wealth of £100million.
As part of the list, separate details of the wealthiest authors, television performers, writers and producers is compiled.
Top
of the performers list, and showing the success of his roles in
Blackadder and Mr Bean, is Rowan Atkinson with an estimated wealth of
£85million. The actor is dating Louise Ford, 32, after the recent
breakdown of his marriage.
Next
is Sacha Baron Cohen - known for his controversial appearances as Borat
and Ali G - along with his actress wife Isla Fisher.
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