From Kim Kardashian to Steven Spielberg, here are the 10 stars who’ve capitalized on their renown enough to rank among the world’s wealthiest people.
Fame and fortune often come hand in hand. But although many celebrities are wealthy, it’s rare for their net worths to stretch to ten figures.
Most obtained their billionaire status in the last decade. The economics of their industries have been shifting: sports salaries and endorsement deals have skyrocketed, while music artists leverage fame to build multi-million-dollar brands. Rihanna and Jay-Z, for example, reached billionaire status through ventures in fashion, beauty, and liquor rather than music alone.
Magic Johnson
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Net Worth: $1.5 Billion | Age: 65 | Citizenship: U.S.
After his NBA career, Johnson made lucrative investments in sports teams and insurance, growing EquiTrust’s assets from $16 billion to $26 billion.
Taylor Swift
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Net Worth: $1.6 Billion | Age: 35 | Citizenship: U.S.
Swift reached billionaire status in 2023, with her Eras Tour alone bringing in an estimated $190 million after taxes.
Peter Jackson
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Net Worth: $1.7 Billion | Age: 63 | Citizenship: New Zealand
The Lord of the Rings director made nearly $1 billion from selling part of his visual effects company, Weta Digital, in 2021.
Kim Kardashian
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Net Worth: $1.7 Billion | Age: 44 | Citizenship: U.S.
Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims, valued at $4 billion, propelled her to billionaire status, along with ventures in skincare and real estate.
Jay-Z
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Net Worth: $2.5 Billion | Age: 55 | Citizenship: U.S.
Beyond music, Jay-Z built a vast portfolio, including Armand de Brignac champagne, D’Usse cognac, and an early Uber investment.
Vincent McMahon
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Net Worth: $3 Billion | Age: 79 | Citizenship: U.S.
The WWE legend merged his wrestling empire with UFC in 2023, forming TKO Group Holdings. He has since been cashing out his stake.
Oprah Winfrey
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Net Worth: $3 Billion | Age: 71 | Citizenship: U.S.
The media mogul became the first Black woman billionaire in 2003. She continues to invest in entertainment and real estate, owning over 2,000 acres in California and Hawaii.
Michael Jordan
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Net Worth: $3.5 Billion | Age: 62 | Citizenship: U.S.
Basketball’s first billionaire made most of his fortune from Nike’s Jordan brand, which earns him over $100 million annually.
George Lucas
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Net Worth: $5.1 Billion | Age: 80 | Citizenship: U.S.
The creator of Star Wars sold Lucasfilm to Disney for $4 billion in 2012. While he no longer profits directly from the franchise, its continued success cements his legacy.
Steven Spielberg
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Net Worth: $5.3 Billion | Age: 78 | Citizenship: U.S.
Spielberg built his fortune directing legendary films like Jaws, E.T., Indiana Jones, and Jurassic Park. He also earns 2% of ticket sales at Universal theme parks, ensuring a steady income stream.
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