The wealth of the world’s billionaires corresponds closely to their global impact. These fortunes often run into the billions, and this year, Forbes has unveiled a list showcasing the wealthiest celebrities who have joined their ranks.
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.
Distinguished billionaire celebrities also include JAY-Z, boasting a fortune of approximately $2.5 billion. His diverse business holdings encompass music ventures, along with his champagne brand Armand de Brignac and cognac label D’Usse. He additionally owns a portion of Uber and possesses an extensive art collection featuring several works by Basquiat. Athletes such as Magic Johnson, Tiger Woods, and LeBron James are also included on this list. Kim Kardashian too has made the cut with a net worth of $1.7 billion, derived from her brands Skims and SKKN By Kim. Taylor Swift attained billionaire status in 2023 and remains prominent with a $1.6 billion net worth primarily stemming from her music catalog. Tyler Perry, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, Dick Wolf, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Jerry Seinfeld complete the list.
Take a look at the full list below.
1. Steven Spielberg has a net worth of approximately 5.3 billion US dollars.
2. George Lucas’s net worth is roughly 5.1 billion US dollars.
3. Michael Jordan boasts a net worth of around 3.5 billion US dollars.
4. Oprah Winfrey and Vincent McMahon each have a net worth of about 3 billion US dollars.
5. JAY-Z, Kim Kardashian, Peter Jackson, Taylor Swift, Magic Johnson, Tyler Perry, Tiger Woods, Rihanna, LeBron James, Bruce Springsteen, Dick Wolf, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Jerry Seinfeld all have net worths over 1 billion US dollars.
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2025-04-04 04:55