The 2025 Forbes list of America’s Richest Self-Made Women features 16 female celebrities whose net worths stretch from $700 million to over $3 billion.
Despite a slowdown in the celebrity business boom, these entertainers continue to dominate with personal brands, product lines, and touring revenues.
To make the list this year, a minimum net worth of $350 million was required—up from $300 million last year. Combined, the 16 women are worth $14.1 billion.
Below are the celebrities who made the cut and how they’re faring in 2025:
1. Oprah Winfrey
Net worth: $3.1 billion
Age: 71
Source: TV shows
Despite her talk show ending over a decade ago, Oprah remains active with film appearances and specials. She also made headlines for purchasing a $75 million private jet.
2. Kim Kardashian
Net worth: $1.7 billion
Age: 44
Source: Shapewear, skincare
Her brand Skims continues to perform strongly. A recent NikeSkims collaboration is expected soon. Meanwhile, Coty exited its stake in her skincare line at a loss.
3. Taylor Swift
Net worth: $1.6 billion
Age: 35
Source: Music
Swift’s Eras Tour became the highest-grossing in history at $2 billion. She also regained ownership of her entire music catalog in May.
4. Rihanna
Net worth: $1 billion
Age: 37
Source: Music, cosmetics
Flat sales at Fenty Beauty and a leadership shake-up at Savage X Fenty impacted her earnings. She announced her third pregnancy at the Met Gala.
5. Madonna
Net worth: $850 million
Age: 66
Source: Music
Recently wrapped her Celebration Tour, grossing $230 million. She teased new music for 2025.
6. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter
Net worth: $780 million
Age: 43
Source: Music
Following her successful Renaissance tour, her Cowboy Carter tour is currently underway. Talks of a Vegas residency stalled amid a legal clash with Sphere ownership.
7. Selena Gomez
Net worth: $700 million
Age: 32
Source: Cosmetics
Rare Beauty pulled in $370 million last year. Gomez reportedly owns at least 51% of the $1.3 billion-valued brand.
8. Kylie Jenner
Net worth: $680 million
Age: 27
Source: Cosmetics
Though no longer a billionaire, Jenner’s Kylie Cosmetics remains a strong presence in the beauty space.
9. Barbra Streisand
Net worth: $650 million
Age: 83
Source: Music, film
Veteran entertainer with a diversified portfolio and strong catalog earnings.
10. Ellen DeGeneres
Net worth: $600 million
Age: 67
Source: Talk shows
Despite her show’s end, DeGeneres continues to generate income from licensing, production, and endorsements.
11. Dolly Parton
Net worth: $610 million
Age: 79
Source: Music, theme parks
Her Dollywood empire and licensing deals keep her high on the list.
12. Celine Dion
Net worth: $500 million
Age: 57
Source: Music, residencies
Earnings from tours and Las Vegas residencies contribute to her stable fortune.
13. Judy Sheindlin
Net worth: $480 million
Age: 81
Source: TV
Judge Judy’s Amazon Prime deal keeps her earnings steady despite the downturn in TV arbitration deals.
14. Katy Perry
Net worth: $450 million
Age: 40
Source: Music
Sold music catalog for $225 million in 2023. Touring in 2025.
15. Reese Witherspoon
Net worth: $430 million
Age: 49
Source: TV, production
Sold majority stake in Hello Sunshine for a reported $900 million. The company is now estimated to be worth less than one-third of that figure.
16. Sandra Bullock
Net worth: $420 million
Age: 60
Source: Film
Her fortune is built on decades of successful film projects and production deals.
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