16 Celebs Who Cracked Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Women List

Forbes has unveiled its annual ranking of America’s 100 richest self-made women—and once again, a notable group of entertainers, athletes, and media moguls have carved out spots on the coveted list through empires built on hustle, branding, and reinvention.

Leading the celebrity charge is Oprah Winfrey, whose net worth sits at a staggering $3.1 billion. Coming in at No. 13 overall, Winfrey continues to set the bar as a media powerhouse whose wealth spans TV, film, publishing, and investments.

Kim Kardashian follows at No. 19 with $1.7 billion, fueled by the success of her shapewear company SKIMS and other business ventures.

Taylor Swift, riding high from her record-breaking Eras Tour and billion-dollar music catalog, ranks just two spots behind at No. 21 with $1.6 billion.

Rihanna clocks in at No. 35 with $1 billion, thanks in large part to her beauty and fashion brands Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty. Madonna, Beyoncé, and Selena Gomez also appear in the Top 50, with fortunes ranging from $700 to $850 million.  Gomez’s place on the list is bolstered not just by music and acting, but also by Rare Beauty—her fast-growing cosmetics brand.

At No. 52 is Kylie Jenner with $670 million, a placement that continues to stir debate about what qualifies as “self-made” in the world of celebrity wealth.

Jenner’s cosmetics empire is undeniably lucrative, but her start was anything but ordinary.

This year’s list is a snapshot of evolving industries—where beauty, branding, and business acumen go hand-in-hand.  Whether through licensing deals, digital platforms, or ownership stakes, these women have turned fame into fortune in ways that are anything but accidental.

Here’s every celebrity on the list:

·  Oprah Winfrey – $3.1 billion (Rank #13)

·  Kim Kardashian – $1.7 billion (Rank #19)

·  Taylor Swift – $1.6 billion (Rank #21)

·  Rihanna – $1 billion (Rank #35)

·  Madonna – $850 million (Rank #42)

·  Beyoncé – $780 million (Rank #45)

·  Selena Gomez – $700 million (Rank #48)

·  Kylie Jenner – $670 million (Rank #52)

·  Judge Judy Sheindlin – $580 million (Rank #61)

·  Celine Dion – $570 million (Rank #64)

·  Barbra Streisand – $510 million (Rank #71)

·  Ellen DeGeneres – $450 million (Rank #78, tie)

·  Dolly Parton – $450 million (Rank #78, tie)

·  Reese Witherspoon – $440 million (Rank #82)

·  Katy Perry – $360 million (Rank #97)

·  Serena Williams – $350 million (Rank #100)