The 2025 edition of Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Women list spotlights 16 powerhouse celebrities whose fortunes range from $700 million to over $3 billion.
Despite a cooling in the celebrity-driven business boom, these women continue to thrive—thanks to booming personal brands, beauty empires, media ventures, and blockbuster tours.
To secure a spot this year, a minimum net worth of $350 million was required—up from $300 million in 2024. Combined, the group holds a staggering $14.1 billion in wealth.
Here are the 16 female celebrities who made the list—and how they’re faring in 2025:
1. Oprah Winfrey
Net worth: $3.1 billion | Age: 71
Source: Media & TV
Oprah remains a towering business force, years after her talk show ended. She continues to produce specials and films, and recently made headlines for purchasing a $75 million private jet.
2. Kim Kardashian
Net worth: $1.7 billion | Age: 44
Source: Shapewear & Skincare
Her shapewear brand, Skims, remains a juggernaut. A Nike collaboration is rumored. Meanwhile, Coty recently exited her skincare line SKKN, incurring a loss.
3. Taylor Swift
Net worth: $1.6 billion | Age: 35
Source: Music
Swift’s Eras Tour grossed $2 billion, setting a historic record. In May, she regained full control of her entire music catalog.
4. Rihanna
Net worth: $1 billion | Age: 37
Source: Music & Beauty
Flat sales at Fenty Beauty and leadership shifts at Savage X Fenty slowed momentum. Rihanna revealed her third pregnancy at the Met Gala.
5. Madonna
Net worth: $850 million | Age: 66
Source: Music
Fresh off her Celebration Tour, which grossed $230 million, Madonna teased new music releases for later this year.
6. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter
Net worth: $780 million | Age: 43
Source: Music
With her Cowboy Carter tour in full swing, talks of a Las Vegas residency have reportedly stalled due to a legal dispute with Sphere owners.
7. Selena Gomez
Net worth: $700 million | Age: 32
Source: Cosmetics
Her brand, Rare Beauty, generated $370 million in revenue last year. Gomez is believed to own over half of the company, now valued at $1.3 billion.
8. Kylie Jenner
Net worth: $680 million | Age: 27
Source: Cosmetics
Though she no longer holds billionaire status, Jenner’s Kylie Cosmetics remains a top player in the beauty world.
9. Barbra Streisand
Net worth: $650 million | Age: 83
Source: Music & Film
The legendary performer continues to earn robustly from her deep catalog and past projects.
10. Ellen DeGeneres
Net worth: $600 million | Age: 67
Source: Talk Shows
Even after her show’s conclusion, DeGeneres brings in revenue through production deals and endorsements.
11. Dolly Parton
Net worth: $610 million | Age: 79
Source: Music & Theme Parks
Her Dollywood empire, music sales, and licensing deals keep her firmly in the upper ranks.
12. Celine Dion
Net worth: $500 million | Age: 57
Source: Music & Residencies
Past tours and Las Vegas residencies continue to deliver reliable income.
13. Judy Sheindlin
Net worth: $480 million | Age: 81
Source: Television
“Judge Judy” has maintained her wealth with a lucrative deal at Amazon Prime, even as courtroom TV’s popularity fades.
14. Katy Perry
Net worth: $450 million | Age: 40
Source: Music
Perry sold her music catalog for $225 million in 2023 and is back on tour in 2025.
15. Reese Witherspoon
Net worth: $430 million | Age: 49
Source: TV & Production
Witherspoon sold a majority stake in her production company Hello Sunshine for $900 million, although the company’s current valuation is now under one-third of that.
16. Sandra Bullock
Net worth: $420 million | Age: 60
Source: Film
Her decades-long acting career and smart production investments continue to yield substantial returns.
These women prove that talent combined with savvy entrepreneurship can turn fame into enduring fortune.
