America’s Richest Female Celebs 2025: Full List
Forbes 2025: The Richest Self-Made Female Celebrities in America
Forbes’ 2025 edition of America’s Richest Self-Made Women highlights 16 powerhouse celebrities whose personal fortunes range from $700 million to more than $3 billion.
Despite an overall slowdown in celebrity-driven businesses, these women continue to thrive through diversified income streams including fashion, cosmetics, touring, TV, and film.
To earn a place on this year’s exclusive list, each celebrity needed a minimum net worth of $350 million—up from $300 million in 2024. Altogether, these 16 stars are now worth a combined $14.1 billion.
Here’s a closer look at the top celebrity earners in 2025:
1. Oprah Winfrey
Net Worth: $3.1 billion | Age: 71 | Main Income: Media empire
Even years after her iconic talk show ended, Oprah remains a media force. With acting roles, high-profile specials, and a recent $75 million private jet purchase, she remains unmatched in her influence.
2. Kim Kardashian
Net Worth: $1.7 billion | Age: 44 | Main Income: Skims, skincare
Skims continues to dominate the shapewear industry. A new collaboration with Nike is reportedly on the way. However, Coty’s divestment from her skincare line at a loss slightly dented her momentum.
3. Taylor Swift
Net Worth: $1.6 billion | Age: 35 | Main Income: Music, touring
With her Eras Tour raking in a record-breaking $2 billion, Swift also made headlines after reclaiming full ownership of her music catalog in May.
4. Rihanna
Net Worth: $1 billion | Age: 37 | Main Income: Music, Fenty brands
Despite leadership changes and slower growth at Fenty Beauty, Rihanna’s overall brand remains strong. She also announced her third pregnancy at the 2025 Met Gala.
5. Madonna
Net Worth: $850 million | Age: 66 | Main Income: Music
Fresh off her highly successful Celebration Tour, which grossed $230 million, Madonna has hinted at new music projects coming soon.
6. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter
Net Worth: $780 million | Age: 43 | Main Income: Music
After the blockbuster Renaissance Tour, Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour is in full swing. A rumored Las Vegas residency was put on hold due to legal issues.
7. Selena Gomez
Net Worth: $700 million | Age: 32 | Main Income: Rare Beauty
Rare Beauty earned $370 million in revenue last year. With Gomez holding at least 51% ownership, the brand’s $1.3 billion valuation secures her spot on the list.
8. Kylie Jenner
Net Worth: $680 million | Age: 27 | Main Income: Cosmetics
Though no longer a billionaire, Kylie Cosmetics still enjoys a strong market presence, keeping Jenner firmly in the celebrity business elite.
9. Barbra Streisand
Net Worth: $650 million | Age: 83 | Main Income: Entertainment legacy
With decades in music and film, Streisand’s income stems from catalog royalties and a savvy investment portfolio.
10. Ellen DeGeneres
Net Worth: $600 million | Age: 67 | Main Income: Production, licensing
Even after her show ended, DeGeneres continues to earn through licensing deals and production company revenues.
11. Dolly Parton
Net Worth: $610 million | Age: 79 | Main Income: Music, Dollywood
A national treasure, Parton’s Dollywood empire and media licensing ensure she remains one of the most financially successful entertainers.
12. Celine Dion
Net Worth: $500 million | Age: 57 | Main Income: Touring, Vegas residencies
Though she’s stepped back from the spotlight due to health reasons, Dion’s past touring success and Vegas engagements solidify her fortune.
13. Judy Sheindlin (Judge Judy)
Net Worth: $480 million | Age: 81 | Main Income: Arbitration TV
Her Amazon Prime deal and consistent content licensing have kept her earnings stable even after TV court shows saw a general decline.
14. Katy Perry
Net Worth: $450 million | Age: 40 | Main Income: Music, catalog sale
After selling her music catalog for $225 million in 2023, Perry is back on tour in 2025, further boosting her earnings.
15. Reese Witherspoon
Net Worth: $430 million | Age: 49 | Main Income: TV, production
She sold a majority stake in Hello Sunshine for $900 million, though its current value has dropped significantly. Still, Witherspoon’s diverse projects keep her wealthy.
16. Sandra Bullock
Net Worth: $420 million | Age: 60 | Main Income: Film
With a filmography that continues to pay off and several lucrative production deals, Bullock rounds out the celebrity billionaires’ club.
These stars prove that smart branding, diversified investments, and consistent creativity can pay off—big time. Despite industry shifts, they remain shining examples of self-made wealth and resilience in the entertainment world.
America’s Richest Female Celebs 2025: Full List