Forbes has released its highly anticipated 2025 Celebrity Billionaires List, featuring 18 entertainers and athletes who have turned their fame into staggering financial empires.
Collectively, the group boasts a combined net worth of $39 billion, a significant rise from $31 billion in 2024.
Leading the rankings is legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg, whose fortune stands at an estimated $5.3 billion, closely followed by Star Wars creator George Lucas at $5.1 billion.
Michael Jordan, the first athlete to make Forbes’ list of the 400 richest Americans, now holds $3.5 billion, thanks largely to his lucrative Nike Jordan Brand royalties.
Media powerhouse Oprah Winfrey and WWE’s Vince McMahon each claim $3 billion, while Jay-Z continues to grow his empire with investments in Armand de Brignac champagne, D’Usse cognac, and Uber, placing him at $2.5 billion.
Newcomers to the billionaires' club include Jerry Seinfeld, Bruce Springsteen, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Vince McMahon. Seinfeld enters the list with $1.1 billion, largely from syndication royalties and Netflix deals. Meanwhile, Schwarzenegger’s wealth—also $1.1 billion—stems from his real estate holdings and venture capital investments.
Music icon Taylor Swift makes her billionaire debut with a $1.6 billion fortune, fueled by record-breaking Eras Tour earnings and the growing value of her music catalog. Rihanna, a dominant force in fashion and beauty, has amassed $1.4 billion, thanks to Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty.
Among other high-profile names on the list are sports legends Tiger Woods, Magic Johnson, and LeBron James, alongside filmmaker Tyler Perry, all of whom have successfully transitioned into business moguls.
Reality star-turned-business tycoon Kim Kardashian secures her place with $1.7 billion, largely driven by the soaring success of her Skims shapewear line and SKKN By Kim skincare brand.
The 2025 list underscores a fundamental shift in celebrity wealth, proving that in today’s era, star power and business acumen go hand in hand—and the right investments can turn fame into billion-dollar empires.