Forbes and other sources spotlight the top-earning female stars in the U.S., with net worths starting around $340 million and reaching $3 billion or more. Here’s a closer look:
Top 5 Powerhouses
Oprah Winfrey – ~$3 B
Media icon and business mogul. Owns OWN network, has an extensive real estate and investments portfolio, and produces major films.
Kim Kardashian – ~$1.7 B
Reality TV star turned beauty and shapewear tycoon with SKIMS and KKW Beauty dominance.
Rihanna – ~$1.4 B
Music superstar and founder of Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty—major players in the beauty and fashion spaces.
Taylor Swift – ~$1.6 B
Billionaire artist famed for record-breaking tours and re-recorded albums. First musician to reach billionaire status purely through music.
Lucy Guo – ~$1.3 B
The youngest self-made female billionaire, co-founder of AI firm Scale AI and founder of Passes.
Other Notable Figures
Reese Witherspoon – ~$440 M
Actress, producer, and co-founder of Hello Sunshine.
Katy Perry – ~$350 M
Pop icon with earnings boosted by song catalog sales and tours.
Serena Williams – ~$340 M
Tennis legend turned entrepreneur with business investments and ventures.
Beyoncé – ~$760 M
Global megastar with lucrative music, tours, and fashion empire (Ivy Park, Adidas).
Madonna – ~$850 M
“Queen of Pop” with enduring touring power and music catalog.
Why Their Wealth Stands Out
These women excel beyond entertainment,investing in beauty lines, production companies, ventures, and real estate. Their brands and business acumen have transformed them into powerful forces in media, fashion, and tech.
Quick Rich List at a Glance
Celebrity | Net Worth | Industry Highlights |
Oprah Winfrey | ~$3 B | Media, film production, real estate |
Kim Kardashian | ~$1.7 B | Beauty, shapewear, TV |
Taylor Swift | ~$1.6 B | Music, tours, intellectual property |
Rihanna | ~$1.4 B | Music, Fenty Beauty, Savage X Fenty |
Lucy Guo | ~$1.3 B | Tech (AI startup, creator platform) |
Reese Witherspoon | ~$440 M | Acting, Hello Sunshine production |
Beyoncé | ~$760 M | Music, tours, fashion (Ivy Park) |
Madonna | ~$850 M | Music, touring |
Serena Williams | ~$340 M | Sports, investments, venture capital |
Katy Perry | ~$350 M | Music, tours, catalog deals |
Bottom Line
From billionaire artists and entrepreneurs to tech innovators, America’s richest female celebrities of 2025 demonstrate remarkable diversity in wealth creation. Their success lies in building powerful brands, owning equity, and venturing beyond their original industries.
Written By Fortune Davidson
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