Full List: America’s Richest Female Celebrities in 2025

 

The 2025 Forbes list of America’s Richest Self-Made Women features 15 female celebrities whose net worths stretch from $700 million to over $3 billion. 

Despite a slowdown in the celebrity business boom, these entertainers continue to dominate with personal brands, product lines, and touring revenues.

To make the list this year, a minimum net worth of $350 million was required—up from $300 million last year. Combined, the 15 women are worth $14.1 billion.

Below are the celebrities who made the cut and how they’re faring in 2025:

1. Oprah Winfrey

Net worth: $3.1 billion

Age: 71

Source: TV shows

Despite her talk show ending over a decade ago, Oprah remains active with film appearances and specials. She also made headlines for purchasing a $75 million private jet.

2. Kim Kardashian

Net worth: $1.7 billion

Age: 44

Source: Shapewear, skincare

Her brand Skims continues to perform strongly. A recent NikeSkims collaboration is expected soon. Meanwhile, Coty exited its stake in her skincare line at a loss.

3. Taylor Swift

Net worth: $1.6 billion

Age: 35

Source: Music

Swift’s Eras Tour became the highest-grossing in history at $2 billion. She also regained ownership of her entire music catalog in May.

4. Rihanna

Net worth: $1 billion

Age: 37

Source: Music, cosmetics

Flat sales at Fenty Beauty and a leadership shake-up at Savage X Fenty impacted her earnings. She announced her third pregnancy at the Met Gala.

5. Madonna

Net worth: $850 million

Age: 66

Source: Music

Recently wrapped her Celebration Tour, grossing $230 million. She teased new music for 2025.

6. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter

Net worth: $780 million

Age: 43

Source: Music

Following her successful Renaissance tour, her Cowboy Carter tour is currently underway. Talks of a Vegas residency stalled amid a legal clash with Sphere ownership.

7. Selena Gomez

Net worth: $700 million

Age: 32

Source: Cosmetics

Rare Beauty pulled in $370 million last year. Gomez reportedly owns at least 51% of the $1.3 billion-valued brand.

8. Kylie Jenner

Net worth: $680 million

Age: 27

Source: Cosmetics

Though no longer a billionaire, Jenner’s Kylie Cosmetics remains a strong presence in the beauty space.

9. Barbra Streisand

Net worth: $650 million

Age: 83

Source: Music, film

Veteran entertainer with a diversified portfolio and strong catalog earnings.

10. Ellen DeGeneres

Net worth: $600 million

Age: 67

Source: Talk shows

Despite her show's end, DeGeneres continues to generate income from licensing, production, and endorsements.

11. Dolly Parton

Net worth: $610 million

Age: 79

Source: Music, theme parks

Her Dollywood empire and licensing deals keep her high on the list.

12. Celine Dion

Net worth: $500 million

Age: 57

Source: Music, residencies

Earnings from tours and Las Vegas residencies contribute to her stable fortune.

13. Judy Sheindlin

Net worth: $480 million

Age: 81

Source: TV

Judge Judy’s Amazon Prime deal keeps her earnings steady despite the downturn in TV arbitration deals.

14. Katy Perry

Net worth: $450 million

Age: 40

Source: Music

Sold music catalog for $225 million in 2023. Touring in 2025.

15. Reese Witherspoon

Net worth: $430 million

Age: 49

Source: TV, production

Sold majority stake in Hello Sunshine for a reported $900 million. The company is now estimated to be worth less than one-third of that figure.