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50 shades of making money off '50 Shades of Grey'

The "50 Shades of Grey" trailer is here, and it's getting mixed reviews.

But there's one clear winner so far: Beyoncé. Actress and producer Katie Aselton sums it up this way:

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The trailer, now viewed nearly 7 million times on YouTube, features an exclusive version of the Grammy award-winning musician's "Crazy in Love."

Now we know why Beyoncé posted this Instagram preview 6 days ago:

Beyoncé recently climbed to the top spot on the Forbes Celebrity 100, earning an estimated $115 million between June 2013 and July 2014. Bey is no stranger to endorsements. In addition to raking in millions on tour, she earns millions endorsing H&M and Pepsi.

But she's not the only one hoping to capitalize.

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Audi: Several models – including the A3, R8 Spyder, and Q7 SUV -- all make an appearance in the book. According to Ad Age, Audi did not pay to be part of the book series, but it's unclear about the film. Fans of the best-seller spotted this Audi R8 Spyder on set in Vancouver back in January.

Random House: A division of Random House, Vintage Books, publishes the "50 Shades" series, which crossed the 100 million sales mark earlier this year. No doubt it's seeing a boost now that the book is a #1 Bestseller again on Amazon.com.

Seattle: The majority of the erotic novel takes place in Seattle. When the "50 Shades" phenomenon first swept the country, several hotels offered "50 Shades of Grey" experiences and special travel packages. Expect to see the city profit once again on the hype.

"Fifty Shades of Grey" comes to theaters on February 13, 2015.

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