America’s Richest Female Celebrities 2025: Who Tops the List?
Despite a cooling economy and shifting consumer trends, America’s richest female celebrities are still raking in eye-watering sums. From music and cosmetics to shapewear and streaming empires, these stars have built fortunes through savvy entrepreneurship and relentless ambition.
Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Richest Self-Made Women features 16 celebrities among the top 100, all worth at least $350 million. Their combined net worth? A staggering $14.1 billion. Here’s how the biggest names in entertainment stack up.
🔝 1. Oprah Winfrey
Net Worth: $3.1 Billion
Age: 71
Source: TV Shows
Change from 2024: +3%
The queen of daytime TV remains a billionaire powerhouse. Oprah appeared in Netflix’s The Six Triple Eight and hosted three new specials this year. She also made headlines for splurging on a $75 million private jet. Despite WeightWatchers declaring bankruptcy in May (she left the board in 2024), Winfrey’s fortune is steady—thanks to her unmatched media presence and vast real estate holdings.
🌟 2. Kim Kardashian
Net Worth: $1.7 Billion
Age: 44
Source: Shapewear, Skincare
Change: Even
Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims partnered with Nike to launch NikeSkims, expected to hit stores soon. Meanwhile, Coty took a $71 million loss after divesting from her SKKN skincare line—but Kim’s core businesses remain strong.
🌟 3. Taylor Swift
Net Worth: $1.6 Billion
Age: 35
Source: Music
Change: +23%
Swift had another record-breaking year. Her Eras Tour grossed over $2 billion, becoming the most successful tour in music history. She also acquired the master rights to her first six albums, calling it “my greatest dream come true.”
💄 4. Rihanna
Net Worth: $1 Billion
Age: 37
Source: Music, Cosmetics
Change: -29%
Rihanna faced headwinds this year, with Fenty Beauty’s China launch amid a “challenging environment” and flat sales at Savage X Fenty. Still, she's one of only a few celebrities with billionaire status—and celebrated her third pregnancy at the Met Gala.
👑 5. Madonna
Net Worth: $850 Million
Age: 66
Source: Music
Change: Even
After wrapping her Celebration Tour in May 2024 ($230M gross), Madonna teased new music for 2025. With 40+ years of hits, she remains a pop icon.
🎤 6. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter
Net Worth: $780 Million
Age: 43
Source: Music
Change: +4%
Beyoncé kicked off her Cowboy Carter tour but saw weaker early ticket sales compared to her Renaissance era. Her CGI stunt involving Las Vegas’ Sphere sparked legal drama with owner James Dolan, but Queen Bey keeps pushing forward.
✨ 7. Selena Gomez
Net Worth: $700 Million
Age: 32
Source: Cosmetics
Change: Newcomer
Rare Beauty, launched in 2020, hit $370M in revenue in 2023 and is now valued at $1.3B. Gomez also stars in Only Murders in the Building and recently released an album with fiancé Benny Blanco.
💋 8. Kylie Jenner
Net Worth: $670 Million
Age: 27
Source: Cosmetics
Change: -6%
Kylie Cosmetics is thriving globally, even as Coty’s stock slides. Her new vodka soda brand, Sprinter, adds to her expanding portfolio.
⚖️ 9. Judy Sheindlin
Net Worth: $580 Million
Age: 82
Source: TV Shows
Change: +4%
Judge Judy’s Judy Justice continues strong with 120 new episodes annually. She’s also listing a $10M NYC penthouse—just one of several lavish properties she owns.
🎶 10. Celine Dion
Net Worth: $570 Million
Age: 57
Source: Music
Change: +4%
Battling stiff-person syndrome, Dion made a surprise return with a song at the Paris Olympics. Her documentary I Am: Celine Dion streamed globally in June.
🎤 11. Barbra Streisand
Net Worth: $510 Million
Age: 83
Source: Music
Change: +11%
Her upcoming duets album features Paul McCartney, Dylan, and Mariah Carey. She still owns her $127M Malibu estate, which narrowly escaped wildfire damage.
📺 12. Ellen DeGeneres
Net Worth: $450 Million
Age: 67
Source: TV Shows
Change: Even
Post-retirement, DeGeneres sold her Santa Barbara estate for $96M and relocated to the UK. Her real estate empire remains a major wealth driver.
🌄 13. Dolly Parton
Net Worth: $450 Million
Age: 79
Source: Music, Investments
Change: Even
Mourning her husband Carl Dean, Parton continues to chart with Sabrina Carpenter and Beyoncé collabs. Her legacy remains unmatched.
🎬 14. Reese Witherspoon
Net Worth: $440 Million
Age: 49
Source: Entertainment
Change: Even
Though Hello Sunshine is now worth a third of its 2021 sale price, Witherspoon remains a star. She’s back for Season 4 of The Morning Show and producing the Legally Blonde prequel.
🎤 15. Katy Perry
Net Worth: $360 Million
Age: 40
Source: Music
Change: +3%
After a mocked trip to space, Perry launched her Lifetimes Tour. Though her last album was panned, her $225M catalog sale keeps her fortune healthy.
🎾 16. Serena Williams
Net Worth: $350 Million
Age: 43
Source: Tennis, Investments
Change: +3%
Retired from tennis, Williams is now producing, collaborating with fashion brands, and investing in the WNBA’s Toronto Tempo. Her second act is only gaining momentum.
💡 Final Thoughts: Star Power Still Pays
While some fortunes dipped and markets cooled, these celebrities continue to shine. Taylor Swift defied gravity with her tour earnings. Gomez, Rihanna, and Kardashian have built global beauty empires. Oprah still rules the billionaire club.
The takeaway? Smart branding, diversified ventures, and loyal fanbases make fame a formidable asset—even in uncertain economic times. These women aren’t just famous—they’re financially fearless.
