From Oprah to Sandra Bullock, the 2025 Forbes list ranks 16 self-made women redefining celebrity wealth. With a combined net worth of $14.1 billion, these stars dominate industries beyond entertainment. The minimum entry? $350 million. Here's the full list and what’s driving their fortunes this year.
- Oprah Winfrey – $3.1B, TV shows
- Kim Kardashian – $1.7B, shapewear & skincare
- Taylor Swift – $1.6B, music
- Rihanna – $1B, music & cosmetics
- Madonna – $850M, music
- Beyoncé Knowles-Carter – $780M, music
- Selena Gomez – $700M, cosmetics
- Kylie Jenner – $680M, cosmetics
- Barbra Streisand – $650M, music & film
- Dolly Parton – $610M, music & theme parks
- Ellen DeGeneres – $600M, talk shows
- Celine Dion – $500M, music & residencies
- Judy Sheindlin (Judge Judy) – $480M, TV
- Katy Perry – $450M, music
- Reese Witherspoon – $430M, TV & production
- Sandra Bullock – $420M, film
Despite slower celebrity earnings in recent years, this group of 16 women grew their wealth through diversified ventures, from Oprah’s media empire to Taylor Swift’s $2B tour and Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty surge. Several, like Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner, continue to dominate beauty and fashion with high brand equity.
Even amid industry shifts, like Coty’s retreat from Kim’s skincare brand and Fenty’s performance plateau, these women prove that personal branding and business savvy remain a winning formula.
In a world where fame doesn’t always equal fortune, these self-made celebrities are rewriting the rules. Their stories go beyond red carpets, they build companies, close billion-dollar deals, and shape culture.
