Have you ever wondered just how much your favorite celebrity is worth? From Oprah to Steven Spielberg, here’s a list of 20 celebrities who made billions.
George Lucas
Right here in our galaxy, the Star Wars franchise creator is worth $6.47 billion. According to Bloomberg, part of the billionaire’s wealth comes from his $4.1 billion cash and stock Lucasfilm production company sale to Disney in 2012.
Lucas, now 78, is mostly retired and focuses on philanthropic projects and his charitable foundation, which holds over $1 billion in assets.
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey rose to fame after launching her high-profile celebrity talk show in 1986 and became the first Black woman to become a billionaire. She also earned over $427 million from her Weight Watchers International stake in 2018.
While the talk show host retired from the Oprah Winfrey Show in 2011, the “Queen of All Media” has a net worth of $2.6 billion.
Tyler Perry
Known for first playing the in-charge character Madea in 1999, Perry became a billionaire due to his rights in the “Madea” franchises and television series.
Perry also owns 25% of the BET+ streaming service, and currently, he has a net worth of $1 billion.
Elon Musk
In October 2022, Elon Musk spent $44 billion to buy the Twitter platform. He is also working to transform transportation on earth and in space with Tesla Inc. and rocket company SpaceX.
According to Forbes, Elon Musk’s $219 billion net worth has surpassed Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon, which puts him No. 1 on Forbes’ list of billionaires in 2022.
Rihanna
A singer and cosmetics magnate, Rihanna is the first billionaire from Barbados. Known for her albums “Unapologetic” and “Anti,” which topped the charts in 2012 and 2016, Rihanna has sold a stunning 250 million records.
In 2017, she started Fenty Beauty, a cosmetics brand, in 2017. Between her vast real estate portfolio and her stakes in Fenty and Savage x Fenty, Rihanna is worth $1.7 billion today.
Stephen Spielberg
It’s not hard to guess how Stephen Spielberg made his $3.7 billion fortune. Hollywood blockbusters such as his 1975 film “Jaws,” followed by “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “Schindler’s List,” and “Saving Private Ryan” put Spielberg on the map.
Much of his income comes from box office sales, project payments, and participation fees.
Michael Jordan
According to Forbes, this basketball icon has a net worth of $1.7 billion.
Since Jordan became a billionaire member after he retired from the sport, most of his wealth has come from brand endorsements for Gatorade and Nike.
Kim Kardashian
Best known for her role in the hit reality T.V. show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which started in 2004, Kim also founded a cosmetic company, KKW Fragrances, and her shapewear brand called Skims.
Most of her wealth comes from her stakes in Skims and KKW. These ventures have netted her a total of $1.8 billion.
Jeff Bezos
Once the wealthiest man on the planet, Bezos is a billionaire many times over, thanks to his success with Amazon, the e-commerce site that started in 1994. According to Forbes, his wealth has reached a staggering $171 billion.
His success hasn’t stopped him from buying new ventures, such as Blue Origin or The Washington Post. Bezos also donated $100 million to Feeding America during the COVID-19 pandemic.
LeBron James
A recent newcomer to the billionaire club, James hit a net worth of $1 billion in June 2022, according to Forbes. He made $121.2 million in 2021 alone.
While Michael Jordan also achieved millionaire status, he didn’t become a billionaire until after he retired. This makes James the first active NBA player to hit this major financial milestone.
Kylie Jenner
Forbes credited Kylie as the youngest self-made millionaire for two years in a row. While some critics argued that Kylie comes from family money, playing fast and loose with the term “self-made,” Forbes pointed out that she built her own business instead of inheriting it.
After asking more questions about her business, Forbes took her off the Real-Time Billionaires list in April 2022.
Jami Gertz
An entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actress famous for her 1980s films, Jami Gertz, is also one of the richest females and movie stars in America.
As of December 2022, her net worth is estimated at $3 billion.
Ralph Lauren
Since founding The Ralph Lauren Corporation in 1964, the 83-year-old designer has built a fashion empire and a net worth of $6.9 billion.
In September 2015, Lauren stepped down as the CEO of the company in September but remains executive chairman and chief executive officer.
Warren Buffet
Known for his philanthropic acts and generous nature, the 92-year-old CEO of Berkshire Hathaway has seen his wealth swell to a total of $118 billion. According to CNBC, his net worth makes him the 6th richest man in the world.
He would be even wealthier than Elon Musk but gave away $3 billion in 2020 alone.
Kanye West
Forbes reported the music mogul’s wealth at $2 billion in April 2020, although West claimed that his wealth totaled $3.3 billion. By March 2021, Forbes updated the rapper’s net worth to $6.6 billion.
With over $122 million in cash and stocks, $110 million derived from his music, and $1.7 invested in other assets, most of West’s wealth comes from his Yeezy brand.
Evan Spiegel
The co-founder of Snapchat, who is also married to model Miranda Kerr, became a member of the billionaire club at only 25 years old.
Today, the Snap CEO’s net worth is $6.1 billion.
Mark Zuckerberg
The controversial co-founder of the Facebook social media networking platform rebranded as Meta Inc. has amassed a net worth of $42.4 billion as of December 2022.
According to Forbes Real Time Billionaires, this currently makes him the 26th richest person on the planet.
Tiger Woods
After returning to the competitive golf scene in April 2020 at the Masters, Tiger Woods teed his way to the millionaire goal this past year. At a $1.1 billion net worth, Woods is one of the few athletes to achieve billionaire status.
His earnings come from his salary, endorsements, and revenue from TaylorMade golf irons and a designer golf course called Payne’s Valley, which opened in 2020.
Peter Jackson
Known as the director of the blockbuster Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit trilogy, and King Kong, Jackson has made some of the highest-grossing films in history. Hitting more than $6.5 billion at the box office has made the director the fourth highest-grossing movie director.
After selling stakes in his Weta Digital company, Jackson has a net worth of $1.5 billion.
Donald Trump
According to Forbes, the former president again held his place in the 2022 billionaires list. Even with commercial real estate debt, his properties still have a worth of $1.7 billion.
His total net worth comes in at around $3 billion.
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