When you take a look at some of the top earners in Hollywood, you just know Oprah Winfrey is up there at the top of the list. However, there are so many other actresses, producers, and lifestyle gurus who are working hard in front of and behind the camera to carve out the career of their dreams.
The income on this list of wealthy female celebrities is astronomical compared to what the average American earns, but it's important to note that women still only make 83 cents for every dollar earned by men — and yes, that does include the entertainment industry. Beyoncé has often acknowledged the gender wage gap and believes that "equality is a myth," even though women need to stop accepting that as a fact. "Why do we have to take a backseat? I truly believe that women should be financially independent from their men," she explained to GQ in 2013. "And let's face it, money gives men the power to run the show. It gives men the power to define value. They define what's sexy. And men define what's feminine. It's ridiculous." It's also crucial to have Beyoncé talking about wage disparity because women of color are paid even less. According to the Department of Labor, "Black women were paid 64%, and Hispanic women (of any race) were paid 57% of what white non-Hispanic men were paid."
That's why stars like Reese Witherspoon are fired up and taking charge of their careers by telling female-centric stories with her production company and Angelina Jolie is using her humanitarian efforts to share women's issues on a global level. These women are using their power and wealth to be change-makers for the next generation of women in the workplace. Take a look at the list to see who the celebrity women with the highest net worth are right now, acc ording to Celebrity Net Worth — there just might be a name that surprises you.
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Oprah WinfreyOprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey's Net Worth: $3 Billion
Was this any surprise that Oprah Winfrey is worth this much? The media mogul makes around $315 million per year (whoa!) and "is the richest self-made woman in America," according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Kim KardashianKim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian's Net Worth: $1.7 Billion
While being a reality star is what put Kim Kardashian on the map, her shapewear brand SKIMS is what solidified her as a billionaire, per Forbes. Over the years, she also got a pretty penny from her other brands KKW Beauty and her skincare brand SKKN By Kim.
Most recently, she's been venturing into acting, including her debut role in American Horror Story, which will undoubtedly come with some big checks too.
RihannaRihanna
Rihanna's Net Worth: $1.4 Billion
In addition to being a chart-topping musical artist, Rihanna's business ventures has plummeted her from worldwide fame to a full-on billionaire. Among her brands are, of course, her trailblazing makeup brand Fenty Beauty and her lingerie brand Savage X Fenty.
Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift
Taylor Swift's Net Worth: $1.3 Billion
Taylor Swift made history in 2023 when she became the first female musician to become a billionaire from their songs and performances, per Forbes. Per the outlet, Swift's fortune comes from nearly $600 million from royalties and touring, a music catalog worth an estimated $600 million and another $125 million in real estate.
MadonnaMadonna
Madonna's Net Worth: $800 Million
Madonna is another singer with another beyond impressive net worth. According to Forbes, the "Like a Virgin" singer has grossed an estimated $1.2 billion on the road in her career including her latest tour, the Celebration Tour.
Selena GomezSelena Gomez
Selena Gomez's Net Worth: $800 Million
Much like Kardashian and Rihanna, Selena Gomez's wealth came mostly from her ventures outside of entertainment. Starting in 2019, Gomez launched Rare Beauty, her skincare and makeup line that has taken over the industry ever since.
She's also diving back into acting recently too, with her role in Only Murders in the Building and Emilia Perez, her upcoming film that premiered in Cannes.
Kylie JennerKylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner's Net Worth: $710 Million
While she may have lost her billionaire title a few years back, Kylie Jenner's net worth is enough to make anyone double-take. In addition to being a reality star, Jenner made her fortune in her businesses including Kylie Cosmetics, Kylie Skin, Khy and her new vodka soda brand Sprinter.
In 2020, she pocketed a reported $540 million when she sold 51% of Kylie Cosmetics to publicly traded Coty, Inc., Forbes reported.
Céline DionCéline Dion
Céline Dion's Net Worth: $550 Million
While she's one of the music industry's biggest living icons, Céline Dion made most of her fortune during her Las Vegas residencies. And while she's taking a break now due to health concerns, we're sure she still continue to profit millions off her music each year.
Kathy IrelandKathy Ireland
Kathy Ireland's Net Worth: $500 Million
Along with being a legendary model and 43 acting credits, Kathy Ireland has had numerous business ventures over the years. Per Celebrity Net Worth, she had a sock collection with Kmart for a decade, and then she became the owner and CEO of Kathy Ireland Worldwide, which sells an array of products.
Ellen DeGeneresEllen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres' Net Worth: $500 Million
Ellen DeGeneres followed in Oprah Winfrey's footsteps with her own talk show and production company. Now that she is retired from daytime TV, she is writing her next chapter, which will likely continue her love for flipping real estate.
BeyoncéBeyoncé
Beyoncé Knowles' Net Worth: $600 Million
From Destiny's Child to her beyond-belief success as a solo artist, Beyoncé has proven to be a true innovator when it comes to her music, business, and art.
Mary-Kate & Ashley OlsenMary-Kate & Ashley Olsen
The Olsen Twins' Net Worth: $500 Million
There's no denying the wealth accumulated by the Olsen twins over the decades — some of it at a cost to their childhood. However, they found their path in fashion after they retired from acting and founded their luxury brand, The Row.
Jennifer LopezJennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez's Net Worth: $400 Million
Jennifer Lopez is a lifestyle brand — she's an entertainer, a businesswoman, and an icon. She's successfully launched many products individually, but she and her husband, Ben Affleck, know that they are also valuable together. Perhaps there will be a Bennifer collaboration in the future?
Cindy CrawfordCindy Crawford
Cindy Crawford's Net Worth: $400 Million
Cindy Crawford not only has a legendary modeling portfolio, and an impressive real estate history, but has also dabbled in the world of film and skincare. All of her ventures have cultivated this massive net worth in 2024.
Gisele BündchenGisele Bündchen
Gisele Bundchen's Net Worth: $400 Million
Like Cindy Crawford, Gisele Bündchen has a legendary modeling portfolio (that's record-breaking, mind you) and a real estate portfolio. Plus, she has a yearly salary of $40 million!
Reese WitherspoonReese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon's Net Worth: $440 Million
Reese Witherspoon's net worth would make Elle Woods very proud. She found that women's stories were an underserved area in TV and film, and she now has the award nominations to prove that her hunch was right all along. Witherspoon successfully sold her Hello Sunshine production company for a reported $900 million in 2021.
Jennifer AnistonJennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston's Net Worth: $320 Million
Jennifer Aniston made $1 million per episode for the final season of Friends, which helped make her very rich. Yet it was the royalties the entire cast negotiated that sent them into the financial stratosphere. The icing on the cake is that she is also one of the most sought-after celebrities in the entertainment industry for endorsements.
Julia RobertsJulia Roberts
Julia Roberts' Net Worth: $250 Million
Julia Roberts might keep a lower profile than other A-list celebrities, but she's earned quite a fortune over her Oscar-winning career. She's also quite the real estate investor with properties all over the globe, including an island in the Bahamas.
Julia Louis-DreyfusJulia Louis-Dreyfus
Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Net Worth: $250 Million
Julia Louis-Dreyfus easily commands $500,000 per episode because she's more than proven her talents in shows like Seinfeld, The New Adventures of Old Christine, and Veep. She also inherited a significant amount of money when her father, notable businessman Gérard Louis-Dreyfus died in 2016; his company was worth over $4 billion.
Michelle PfeifferMichelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Pfeiffer's Net Worth: $250 Million
Michelle Pfeiffer's net worth is from her impressive, decades-long acting career starring in films like Dangerous Liaisons, Batman Returns, Love Field, and more. Along with that, she's also garnered an impressive real estate portfolio.
Jessica AlbaJessica Alba
Jessica Alba's Net Worth: $340 Million
Jessica Alba helped pave the way for actresses to dive deep into lifestyle brands. As co-founder of The Honest Company, she made quite a profit when the corporation went public.
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Katy Perry at Billboard Women In Music 2024 held at YouTube Theater on March 6, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty Images)
Jessica BielJessica Biel
Jessica Biel's Net Worth: $250 Million
Since Jessica Biel is an actress, model, singer, and producer, known for her powerful projects on film and television, it's no wonder she's garnered this whopping net worth
Nicole KidmanNicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman's Net Worth: $250 Million
As one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood, Nicole Kidman earned "around $22 million" between September 2019 and September 2020, per Celebrity Net Worth. She and her husband, Keith Urban, are also avid real estate investors with properties in Sydney, Australia, New York City, Beverly Hills, and Nashville.
Sandra BullockSandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock's Net Worth: $250 Million
Even though Sandra Bullock's acting career has slowed down (by choice) to spend time with her kids, she's still going strong with her multiple investment properties and her production company, Fortis Films.
Salma HayekSalma Hayek
Salma Hayek's Net Worth: $200 Million
Salma Hayek has garnered quite a fortune from her acting career in films like the Eternals and Frida. While she has earned that wealth all on her own, she is also married to one of the world's wealthiest men, Francois Henri Pinault, whose net worth is about $7 billion.
Demi MooreDemi Moore
Demi Moore's Net Worth: $200 Million
Demi Moore was the top-earning actress in the 1990s with films like G.I. Jane, Striptease, and Indecent Proposal. She's now dipping her toes into the fashion world with a successful swimwear collaboration with Andie.
Jane FondaJane Fonda
Jane Fonda's Net Worth: $200 Million
The award-winning actress is still on the move as the star of Grace and Frankie, and who could forget that fabulous 1980s fitness empire? Jane Fonda also earned a tidy sum after her divorce from Ted Turner in 2001, which landed her a $100 million settlement.
Gwyneth PaltrowGwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow's Net Worth: $200 Million
Gwyneth Paltrow seems to have it all — a successful acting career (including a role in the Marvel universe), an Oscar, and a mega-lifestyle brand, Goop. Although her wellness company is sometimes controversial, it is the gold standard in celebrity business empires.
Sarah Jessica ParkerSarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker's Net Worth: $200 Million
Even though Sarah Jessica Parker has been acting on Broadway and in TV/film since she was a child, it's Carrie Bradshaw who made her rich. The HBO series, Sex and the City and the revival, And Just Like That… have been a core part of her fortune.
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