Top 16 richest self-made female celebs in America – 2025 Edition

The wait is over — Forbes has dropped the 2025 edition of its America’s Richest Self-Made Women list, and it’s nothing short of a power parade.

Dominating this elite group are 16 female celebrities who’ve turned fame into fortune, with net worths soaring from $700 million to over $3 billion.

From Hollywood to Silicon Valley, these women continue to rewrite the rules of wealth, hustle, and influence — all on their own terms.

Topping the chart is media titan Oprah Winfrey, whose enduring empire has kept her firmly in the billionaire lane.

Right behind her is mogul and shapewear queen Kim Kardashian, followed closely by music sensation Taylor Swift, whose record-breaking Eras Tour helped push her wealth into historic territory.

These icons — and the rest on the list — aren’t just rich; they’re redefining what it means to build a legacy in the modern era.

Scroll down for the full list, exclusively curated for readers of MyNewsGH;

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.

16. Sandra Bullock
Net worth: $420 million
Age: 60
Source: Film
Her fortune is built on decades of successful film projects and production deals.