Taylor Swift made her debut on Forbes’ 2024 billionaires list at number 14, with Star Wars director George Lucas claiming the top spot. Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, and Jay-Z also secured positions on the list.
Forbes revealed its lineup of the world’s richest celebrity billionaires, featuring stars like Taylor Swift, Steven Spielberg, Kim Kardashian, Jay-Z, Rihanna, and more. Taylor Swift debuted on Forbes’ 2024 billionaires list at number 14, while Star Wars visionary George Lucas claimed the top spot.
Here’s the roster of celebrities on Forbes’ celebrity billionaires list for 2024:
George Lucas: The 79-year-old filmmaker reigns supreme with a staggering net worth of $5.5 billion. He entered the billionaire’s circle in 1997 and solidified his standing following the sale of his production company, LucasFilm, to Disney in 2012 for over $4 billion in cash and stock.
Steven Spielberg: Esteemed filmmaker and producer Steven Spielberg secures the second position with a net worth of $4.8 billion. Last year, he shared his formula for success with Forbes, citing his strategy of negotiating a percentage of gross sales for his movies, ensuring a continuous revenue stream, including royalties from the Indiana Jones series.
Oprah Winfrey: Talk show icon Oprah Winfrey claims the fourth spot on the list with a net worth of $2.8 billion. Her journey to becoming the first black female billionaire in 2003 paved the way for a media and business empire, including ventures in real estate and her own production company.
Jay-Z: Renowned as a hip-hop mogul, Jay-Z stands as the fifth wealthiest celebrity, not solely due to his music ventures but also owing to strategic investments. Notably, his lucrative deals in the beverage industry, including selling stakes in his champagne brand Armand de Brignac and cognac label DâUsse, contribute to his net worth of $2.5 billion. He also holds investments in Uber and Block.
Kim Kardashian: As a reality TV icon, Kim Kardashian commands attention with a net worth of $1.7 billion, primarily attributed to her successful beauty and clothing brands. Her shapewear line Skims achieved a valuation of $4 billion, while she garnered significant proceeds from the sale of a portion of KKW Beauty to Coty in 2020.
Peter Jackson: The acclaimed director behind cinematic blockbusters like the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit franchises, Peter Jackson, has amassed a net worth of $1.5 billion, primarily from his visual effects company, Weta Digital.
Rihanna: Pop sensation Rihanna claims the ninth spot on the list with a net worth of $1.4 billion, driven by her successful ventures in cosmetics with Fenty Beauty and lingerie with Savage X Fenty, both in partnership with luxury goods giant LVMH.
Taylor Swift: The pop sensation secures her place in the billionaire elite this year, uniquely achieving this milestone solely through her singing career. Her historic Eras Tour contributed an estimated $190 million in post-tax earnings.