Steven Spielberg Is 2025’s Richest Celebrity Billionaire
Starting off the top of the list is Steven Spielberg, boasting a net worth of $5.3 billion USD. His name graced the Forbes list as early as 2021, with notable films like Jaws, E.T., Indiana Jones, and Jurassic Park contributing significantly to his wealth. Notably, Spielberg also earns 2% of ticket sales at Universal theme parks indefinitely.
Following closely behind at $5.1 billion USD is filmmaker George Lucas, renowned for the Star Wars series. His Disney and LucasFilm intellectual properties netted him approximately $4 billion USD when he sold Star Wars in 2012.
In third place, with a net worth of $3.5 billion USD, is Michael Jordan. He made history as the first athlete to appear on this list and holds the distinction of being the first-ever billionaire athlete. The majority of his wealth comes from his partnership with the Jordan Brand and royalties.