Some of the biggest female stars from the entertainment world have amassed huge fortunes that have seen them achieve billionaire status. But who is the wealthiest of them all? Find out here

1. Oprah Winfrey net worth now US$3 billion – how did the talk show superstar become a self-made billionaire?

Discover how Oprah, born into poverty, amassed a fortune through an empire that includes a legendary talk show, magazine and TV network. From humble beginnings in Mississippi, Oprah’s journey has seen her become a global cultural and financial powerhouse.

2. Kim Kardashian’s fortune soars to US$1.7 billion: from reality star to Skims mogul and Balenciaga ambassador

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Kardashian’s journey to billionaire status has taken her from reality TV star in the show Keeping Up With The Kardashians to business mogul with ventures like Skims, KKW Beauty and SKKN.

3. Taylor Swift now worth US$1.6 billion on back of record-breaking earnings from Eras tour and Disney+ film

Swift climbs up the female celebrity rich list thanks to her massive world tour, a successful concert movie and her latest album The Tortured Poets Department, all of which have earned her Time magazine’s Person of the Year title.


With a fortune coming in around US$3 billion, Oprah Winfrey is the richest female celebrity in the world. Photo: Getty

4. Rihanna’s net worth hits US$1.4 billion: how did the Barbados icon become one of the richest female singers in the world?

Rihanna’s fortune has soared as she has transformed from a young talent signed by Jay-Z and L.A. Reid into a multi-faceted global icon, who would be the world’s wealthiest female singer had it not been for Taylor Swift’s recent rise up the rich list.

5. Selena Gomez joins billionaire club as her net worth hits US$1.3 billion in 2024 from music, acting and Rare Beauty makeup company

Gomez’s soaring wealth has seen her join elite musicians like Taylor Swift, Jay-Z and Rihanna in the rich lists. Her cosmetics empire has propelled her to billionaire status, alongside her acting roles and music sales.