A YouTuber outranks Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Madonna. Steven Spielberg alone is worth more than all three of them, plus Beyonce and Kim Kardashian, combined.
MrBeast, a YouTuber who started out filming videos in his bedroom, now sits at number six with a $2.6 billion fortune, ahead of Taylor Swift, Madonna and Rihanna on this list. Meanwhile the top two spots barely feel like they belong to “celebrities” at all: Jami Gertz and Steven Spielberg have a combined $23.5 billion between them, built on business stakes and studio deals rather than screen time. The rest of the list is a mix of old and new money, from Beatles royalties and Harry Potter sales to Fenty Beauty and Feastables snack bars.
Here are the 50 richest celebrities in the world, ranked by estimated net worth. The gold bar under each figure shows how their fortune compares to the person at number one.
Actress & Investor
Jami Gertz
NET WORTH
$12 Billion
Jami Gertz is an American actress and sports team owner with an estimated net worth of $12 billion, most of it tied to her husband Tony Ressler’s stakes in Ares Management and the Atlanta Hawks.
Director & Producer
Steven Spielberg
NET WORTH
$11.5 Billion
Steven Spielberg is an American director and producer with an estimated net worth of $11.5 billion, built across five decades of blockbuster filmmaking and his co-founding stake in DreamWorks.
Director & Businessman
George Lucas
NET WORTH
$7 Billion
George Lucas is an American director, writer and producer with an estimated net worth of $7 billion, built largely on the sale of Lucasfilm and the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises he created.
Media Mogul
Oprah Winfrey
NET WORTH
$5 Billion
Oprah Winfrey is an American media mogul, television host and author with an estimated net worth of $5 billion, built through decades of television, publishing and production ventures.
Rapper & Businessman
Jay-Z
NET WORTH
$2.8 Billion
Jay-Z is an American rapper, producer and businessman with an estimated net worth of $2.8 billion, first becoming a self-made billionaire in 2019 through a business empire spanning music, spirits and fashion.
YouTuber & Entrepreneur
MrBeast
NET WORTH
$2.6 Billion
MrBeast, born Jimmy Donaldson, is an American YouTuber and entrepreneur with an estimated net worth of $2.6 billion, built through his video business, Feastables snack brand and other ventures.
TV Star & Entrepreneur
Kim Kardashian
NET WORTH
$2 Billion
Kim Kardashian is an American reality star, model and entrepreneur with an estimated net worth of $2 billion, built largely through her SKIMS shapewear brand and wider media empire.
Singer & Songwriter
Taylor Swift
NET WORTH
$1.8 Billion
Taylor Swift is an American singer, songwriter and producer with an estimated net worth of $1.8 billion, crossing the billion-dollar mark in 2024 during her record-breaking Eras Tour.
Restaurateur & Entrepreneur
Kimbal Musk
NET WORTH
$1.7 Billion
Kimbal Musk is a South African-American restaurateur, chef and entrepreneur with an estimated net worth of $1.7 billion, built through early tech investments alongside his restaurant ventures.
Director & Producer
Peter Jackson
NET WORTH
$1.5 Billion
Peter Jackson is a New Zealand-born director, writer and producer with an estimated net worth of $1.5 billion, built largely through the Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
Singer & Entrepreneur
Rihanna
NET WORTH
$1.4 Billion
Rihanna is a Barbadian singer and entrepreneur with an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion, built primarily through her Fenty Beauty cosmetics line rather than music alone.
Former Model
Slavica Ecclestone
NET WORTH
$1.2 Billion
Slavica Ecclestone is a Croatian former model with an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion, built through her divorce settlement from Formula One executive Bernie Ecclestone.
Musician
Paul McCartney
NET WORTH
$1.2 Billion
Paul McCartney is a British musician with an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion, built through his songwriting catalog and decades as a member of The Beatles and Wings.
Author
JK Rowling
NET WORTH
$1.2 Billion
J.K. Rowling is a British author and film producer with an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion, built through the worldwide sales and adaptations of the Harry Potter series.
Illusionist
David Copperfield
NET WORTH
$1 Billion
David Copperfield is an American illusionist with an estimated net worth of $1 billion, earning $40 to $60 million a year from roughly 515 shows performed annually at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Writer & Producer
Trey Parker
NET WORTH
$1 Billion
Trey Parker is an American writer, producer and animator with an estimated net worth of $1 billion, built as the co-creator of South Park.
Writer & Producer
Matt Stone
NET WORTH
$1 Billion
Matt Stone is an American writer, producer and animator with an estimated net worth of $1 billion, built as the co-creator of South Park alongside Trey Parker.
TV Producer & Mogul
Byron Allen
NET WORTH
$1 Billion
Byron Allen is an American comedian and entertainment mogul with an estimated net worth of $1 billion, built through his television production and media company.
Singer & Entrepreneur
Beyoncé Knowles
NET WORTH
$1 Billion
Beyoncé is an American singer, entrepreneur and actress with an estimated net worth of $1 billion, built across her recording and touring career and business ventures.
Singer & Entrepreneur
Selena Gomez
NET WORTH
$1 Billion
Selena Gomez is an American singer, actress and producer with an estimated net worth of $1 billion, built largely through her Rare Beauty cosmetics brand.
Director
James Cameron
NET WORTH
$1 Billion
James Cameron is a Canadian-born director with an estimated net worth of $1 billion, built through the Titanic and Avatar franchises among the highest-grossing films in history.
Actresses & Fashion Designers
The Olsen Twins
NET WORTH
$1 Billion
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have a combined net worth of $1 billion, built mainly through their fashion labels The Row and Elizabeth and James rather than their childhood acting career.
Actor & Producer
Shah Rukh Khan
NET WORTH
$1 Billion
Shah Rukh Khan is an Indian actor, film producer and entrepreneur with an estimated net worth of $1 billion, built across a decades-long Bollywood career and business ventures.
Entrepreneur & Former Child Actor
Brock Pierce
NET WORTH
$1 Billion
Brock Pierce is an American entrepreneur and former child actor with an estimated net worth of $1 billion, built primarily through his early cryptocurrency ventures.
Author & Speaker
Tony Robbins
NET WORTH
$1 Billion
Tony Robbins is an American success coach, public speaker and author with an estimated net worth of $1 billion, built through seminars, self-help books and business investments.
Comedian & Actor
Jerry Seinfeld
NET WORTH
$900 Million
Jerry Seinfeld is an American comedian and actor with an estimated net worth of $900 million, built through his 15% equity stake in Seinfeld and other entertainment deals.
Singer
Madonna
NET WORTH
$850 Million
Madonna is an American singer with an estimated net worth of $850 million, built across more than four decades as one of the best-selling recording artists in history.
Director & Producer
Tyler Perry
NET WORTH
$850 Million
Tyler Perry is an American actor, director and producer with an estimated net worth of $850 million, earning $200 to $250 million a year from his entertainment empire of films, stage shows and TV series.
Singer
Celine Dion
NET WORTH
$800 Million
Celine Dion is a Canadian singer, actress and entrepreneur with an estimated net worth of $800 million, known for her decades-long recording and Las Vegas residency career.
Author
James Patterson
NET WORTH
$800 Million
James Patterson is an American author and producer with an estimated net worth of $800 million, built through his bestselling novels centered on fictional psychologist Alex Cross.
Cartoonist
Jim Davis
NET WORTH
$800 Million
Jim Davis is an American cartoonist with an estimated net worth of $800 million, built as the creator of the Garfield comic strip and its licensing empire.
Radio & TV Personality
Howard Stern
NET WORTH
$750 Million
Howard Stern is an American radio and television personality with an estimated net worth of $750 million, earning roughly $90 million a year after show expenses.
Musician
Bruce Springsteen
NET WORTH
$750 Million
Bruce Springsteen is an American singer and songwriter with an estimated net worth of $750 million, built across decades of album sales and live touring.
Artist & Activist
Yoko Ono
NET WORTH
$700 Million
Yoko Ono is a Japanese artist and peace activist with an estimated net worth of $700 million, built through her art career and inherited assets from John Lennon’s estate.
Artist
Damien Hirst
NET WORTH
$700 Million
Damien Hirst is an English artist with an estimated net worth of $700 million, built through his installation and conceptual art sales.
Designer & Singer
Victoria Beckham
NET WORTH
$700 Million
Victoria Beckham is a British singer, actress and fashion designer with an estimated combined net worth of $700 million shared with her husband, David Beckham.
Model & Entrepreneur
Kylie Jenner
NET WORTH
$700 Million
Kylie Jenner is an American model and cosmetics entrepreneur with an estimated net worth of $700 million, earning $40 to $100 million a year across her business ventures.
Musician & Activist
Bono
NET WORTH
$700 Million
Bono is an Irish musician and political activist with an estimated net worth of $700 million, built through his decades as frontman of U2 and investment activity.
Singer & Entrepreneur
Dolly Parton
NET WORTH
$650 Million
Dolly Parton was an American singer, songwriter and entrepreneur with an estimated net worth of $650 million, built across her music catalog and the Dollywood theme park.
Musician & Executive
Herb Alpert
NET WORTH
$650 Million
Herb Alpert is an American musician and music industry executive with an estimated net worth of $650 million, built through his recording career and co-founding A&M Records.
Musician
Elton John
NET WORTH
$650 Million
Elton John is a British singer, songwriter and composer with an estimated net worth of $650 million, built across a recording and touring career spanning more than five decades.
Cartoonist & Producer
Matt Groening
NET WORTH
$600 Million
Matt Groening is an American animator and cartoonist with an estimated net worth of $600 million, built as the creator of The Simpsons, the longest-running primetime scripted series in television history.
Singer
Julio Iglesias
NET WORTH
$600 Million
Julio Iglesias is a Spanish singer and songwriter with an estimated net worth of $600 million, having sold more than 300 million records worldwide.
Singer & Producer
The Weeknd
NET WORTH
$600 Million
The Weeknd is a Canadian recording artist and producer with an estimated net worth of $600 million, having sold more than 70 million records in the United States alone.
Actor & Producer
Tom Cruise
NET WORTH
$600 Million
Tom Cruise is an American actor and producer with an estimated net worth of $600 million, built through three decades of headlining major box-office franchises.
TV Producer & Executive
Simon Cowell
NET WORTH
$600 Million
Simon Cowell is a British music executive and television producer with an estimated net worth of $600 million, built through franchises like American Idol and Britain’s Got Talent.
Musician
Mick Jagger
NET WORTH
$600 Million
Mick Jagger is an English singer and songwriter with an estimated net worth of $600 million, built through six decades as frontman of The Rolling Stones.
Musician
Keith Richards
NET WORTH
$600 Million
Keith Richards is an English musician and songwriter with an estimated net worth of $600 million, built as co-founder and guitarist of The Rolling Stones.
Author
Danielle Steel
NET WORTH
$600 Million
Danielle Steel is an American novelist with an estimated net worth of $600 million, having written more than 190 books and sold over 800 million copies worldwide.
Entrepreneur & Author
Grant Cardone
NET WORTH
$600 Million
Grant Cardone is an American entrepreneur, real estate investor and author with an estimated net worth of $600 million, built through real estate holdings and sales training programs.
Net worth figures are estimates and change as markets move.
