Celebrities like Oprah, Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian lead the Forbes list with billionaire fortunes driven by their own businesses
The new annual list of Forbes With the richest self-mad women in the United States in 2025 highlights a celebrity elite that turned fame into billionaire fortunes. If it was once common to see artists accumulating wealth only for their talents on stage or screens, it is now business strategies, own brands and creative control that make a difference in numbers and influence.
Oprah Winfrey It remains isolated at the top as the richest woman of US entertainment, with $ 3.1 billion. The presenter and businesswoman is a reference when it comes to feminine power in the business world, being a pioneer in this celebrity movement that built true empires.
Just behind is Kim Kardashianwith US $ 1.7 billion, result of the growth of brands Skims and Skknin addition to advertising contracts and licensing. Taylor Swiftin turn, it was the celebrity that most saw its fortune increase in the last year (a 23%jump) thanks to the global success of ERAS TOURtransmissions, rewrites and the release of the new album THE TOTURED POETS DEPARTMENT.
Another that stood out was Selena Gomezwhich entered the ranking for the first time with a $ 700 million equity. The reason? The growth of Rare beautyits mark of cosmetics that has become global phenomenon and today is worth more than $ 1.3 billion.
Already Rihannaalthough still among the richest, there was a 30% drop in its assets after a retreat in sales of Fenty Beauty and from Savage x Fenty. Kylie Jenner It also lost ground, albeit discreetly, with a 4% retraction in the year.
Among veterans like Madonna, Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand and Judy Sheindlin (A “Judge Judy“), the value of the fortunes remained stable, as names like Beyoncé, Katy Perry and Serena Williams They saw a shy but consistent growth with new business, tours or investments.
Check out the ranking of the 10 richest female celebrities in the United States in 2025, according to the Forbes:
1. Oprah Winfrey
Isolated leader with $ 3.1 billion and a legacy that crosses generations.
2. Kim Kardashian
It follows firmly at the top with fashion and beauty brands that dominate the market.
3. Taylor Swift
Saw your fortune jump with the ERAS TOUR and the global success of the new album.
4. Rihanna
It has been dropped, but continues between the giants of the beauty sector.
5. Madonna
Maintains high heritage with music catalog, business and nostalgic tour.
6. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter
It grows solidly with partnerships and its tour.
7. Selena Gomez
Debut in the ranking thanks to the boom of Rare beauty.
8. Kylie Jenner
It follows among the richest, despite the slight retraction in profits.
9. Judy Sheindlin
He remains relevant with his television empire even after retirement.
10. Celine Dion
Still among the greatest fortunes of music, even far from the stage.
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