By Frank Kamuntu
Forbes Magazine has released its annual list of the world’s richest celebrity billionaires for 2024, highlighting the stratospheric fortunes earned by entertainment and sports moguls who have transcended business borders to join the elite.
These individuals have not only grabbed the public’s interest, but have also constructed empires worthy of the world’s wealthiest, establishing themselves as the pinnacle of achievement in their areas.
1. George Lucas
George Lucas, the famed creator of Star Wars, has the highest net worth, at $5.5 billion. His cultural influence is enormous, inspiring generations of writers and filmmakers beyond the bounds of the big screen.
2. Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg, worth $4.8 billion, is following closely behind Lucas. Spielberg, known for famous films such as E.T. and Jurassic Park, has made an enduring influence on popular culture, making him one of the richest celebrities.
3. Michael Jordan
4. Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey’s rise from TV reporter to media tycoon is truly extraordinary. With a net worth of $2.8 billion, she has developed a wide business encompassing real estate, production, and shrewd investments, making her one of the world’s wealthiest celebrities.
5. Jay-Z
Jay-Z’s impact extends beyond music to clever investments in luxury businesses such as Armand de Brignac champagne and Uber, which propelled him to billionaire status with a net worth of $2.5 billion.
6. Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian has leveraged her celebrity into a billion-dollar fortune, with successful projects like as her beauty and clothing brands, particularly Skims, demonstrating her entrepreneurial skill and putting her among the wealthiest celebrities.
Director Peter Jackson, best known for “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit,” has accumulated a fortune of $1.5 billion, thanks in part to the sale of assets by his visual effects business, Weta Digital.
Tyler Perry’s extensive career in the entertainment industry, which includes TV shows, movies, and stage plays, has earned him not just a household brand, but also one of the wealthiest celebrities, with a net worth of $1.4 billion.
9. Rihanna
Rihanna’s enterprises, including Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty, have propelled her to billionaire status, with a net worth of $1.4 billion, solidifying her position in both the music and business sectors.
10. Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods is one of the few athletes to become a billionaire while still participating, with a net worth of $1.3 billion. His amazing golf career and hefty endorsement deals, particularly with Nike, have solidified his status as one of the richest celebrities.
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