America’s Richest Female Celebrities in 2025: Full List & Net Worth
Forbes has released its highly anticipated 2025 list of America’s Richest Self-Made Women, and among them are 16 powerful female celebrities whose personal brands, businesses, and careers have made them hundreds of millions — even billions.
While celebrity-driven businesses have slowed overall, these women continue to stand out with earnings from music, cosmetics, media, and more. To make this year’s list, a minimum net worth of $350 million was required up from $300 million in 2024. Together, these 16 stars hold a combined fortune of $14.1 billion.
Here’s the full list of female celebrities who made the 2025 cut and how they’re building their empires:
1. Oprah Winfrey
Net Worth: $3.1 Billion Age: 71 Industry: Media & TV
Despite her talk show ending years ago, Oprah remains a business powerhouse. With successful investments, production deals, and a recent $75 million private jet purchase, she continues to set the standard.
2. Kim Kardashian
Net Worth: $1.7 Billion Age: 44 Industry: Fashion & Beauty
Her shapewear brand Skims is booming, and a new collaboration with Nike is on the way. Although Coty exited her skincare brand at a loss, Kim’s empire keeps growing.
3. Taylor Swift
Net Worth: $1.6 Billion Age: 35 Industry: Music
Swift’s Eras Tour became the highest-grossing tour ever at $2 billion. In May, she reclaimed full ownership of her entire music catalog — a historic move.
4. Rihanna
Net Worth: $1 Billion Age: 37 Industry: Music & Beauty
Though Fenty Beauty saw slower sales, Rihanna remains a billionaire mogul. She recently confirmed her third pregnancy during the Met Gala.
Net Worth: $850 Million Age: 66 Industry: Music
After wrapping her Celebration Tour, which earned $230 million, Madonna is teasing new music and projects in 2025.
6. Beyoncé
Net Worth: $780 Million Age: 43 Industry: Music
Fresh off the success of her Renaissance Tour, Beyoncé is now on her Cowboy Carter Tour. Plans for a Las Vegas residency are currently paused due to legal issues.
7. Selena Gomez
Net Worth: $700 Million Age: 32 Industry: Beauty & Entertainment
Her brand Rare Beauty made $370 million last year alone. With over 51% ownership, Gomez is thriving both as an actress and entrepreneur.
8. Kylie Jenner
Net Worth: $680 Million Age: 27 Industry: Beauty
Although she’s no longer a billionaire, Kylie Cosmetics remains a key player in the beauty market, and her influence remains strong.
9. Barbra Streisand
Net Worth: $650 Million Age: 83 Industry: Music & Film
The legendary performer continues to earn from her music catalog and long-term media investments.
10. Ellen DeGeneres
Net Worth: $600 Million Age: 67 Industry: TV
Even after the end of her iconic talk show, Ellen still earns from licensing deals, production rights, and endorsements.
11. Dolly Parton
Net Worth: $610 Million Age: 79 Industry: Music & Theme Parks
Her business empire includes Dollywood, music licensing, and various brand deals, keeping her legacy both alive and lucrative.
12. Celine Dion
Net Worth: $500 Million Age: 57 Industry: Music
Celine’s wealth comes from decades of touring and long-standing Las Vegas residencies.
13. Judy Sheindlin (Judge Judy)
Net Worth: $480 Million Age: 81 Industry: Television
With a lucrative Amazon Prime deal, Judy remains one of the most profitable figures in legal television history.
Net Worth: $450 Million Age: 40 Industry: Music
Perry sold her music catalog in 2023 for $225 million and has returned to touring in 2025.
15. Reese Witherspoon
Net Worth: $430 Million Age: 49 Industry: TV & Film Production
She sold most of her production company, Hello Sunshine, for nearly $900 million. While the company’s valuation has dropped, her personal earnings remain strong.
16. Sandra Bullock
Net Worth: $420 Million Age: 60 Industry: Film
A Hollywood staple, Bullock continues to earn from classic films and smart production investments.
These women have built careers that go beyond fame they’ve established lasting business empires. From beauty and music to media and production, they’re shaping what it means to be self-made in 2025.
