Celebrities from the entertainment industry are also included in the new list of the world's billionaires recently published by Forbes. According to the list, there are currently 3,028 billionaires in the world and their combined wealth is 16.1 trillion US dollars. Among them, there are 18 billionaires from the entertainment sector and their total wealth is 39 billion dollars, according to Forbes journalist Monica Hunter Hart.
Famous celebrities from sports, music, film and media fields are on the list of billionaire celebrities . According to Forbes, the total wealth of billionaires in the entertainment sector is 31 billion dollars in 2024 and will increase to 39 billion dollars in 2025. New celebrities included in the list this time include comedian Jerry Seinfeld, actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger, wrestling promoter Vincent McMahon and singer Bruce Springsteen.
The famous basketball player Michael Jordan, who became a billionaire in 2014, is at the forefront of the list of celebrity billionaires. Even after an active playing life, he has been achieving financial success continuously. His net worth has now reached 3.5 billion dollars. A partnership with Nike and the sale of ownership of the Charlotte Hornets basketball team increased his wealth, according to Forbes. In 2023, Jordan sold his majority ownership in the Charlotte Hornets for $3 billion.
Oprah Winfrey, $3 billion
Oprah Winfrey, a well-known celebrity in the media sector, has established herself as a billionaire by investing in television, publishing and wellness. In 2003, she became the first African-American woman to appear on Forbes' billionaire list. His influence is still strong in the entertainment industry. In 2025, his total wealth has reached 3 billion US dollars . She entered the media as a news presenter in the 1970s. Later she hosted 'The Oprah Winfrey Show'. It has brought him international fame .
Jay-G, $2.5 billion
Jay-G, a famous hip-hop musician, has earned his wealth by investing in tech companies like Uber, alcohol brands, and entertainment. He became the first hip-hop billionaire to be included in the Forbes list in 2019. Although Jay G earned his fame through music, he made his fortune from investments and businesses outside of music.
Taylor Swift, $1.6 billion
World famous pop singer Taylor Swift is the first artist to reach the list of billionaires through music and live performances. Swift, who became a billionaire for the first time in 2023, has a net worth of $1.1 billion at that time, which has now reached $1.6 billion. About $600 million was collected from royalties and world tours, $600 million from music catalog and $125 million from real estate, according to Forbes. Taylor performed in 149 concerts for more than 600 days on the 'Iraz Tour'.
Rihanna, $1.4 billion
Famous singer Rihanna entered the music industry in 2005. Having sung popular songs like 'Under My Umbrella', 'Diamonds', 'We Found Love in Hopeless Place', she has also achieved success in business . The cosmetics company called 'Fenty Beauty' is the main source of his wealth. He has 50 percent ownership in it. Rihanna has also invested in a lingerie brand called 'Savage x Fenty'.
Tyler Perry, $1.4 billion
African-American director, actor and producer Tyler Perry has earned a significant income through films, television shows and stage plays. He has been running a huge studio called 'Tyler Perry Studios' in Atlanta. A web series called 'Madiya' produced by Tyler is very popular. It is mentioned in Yahoo.com that Tyler has earned more than 660 million dollars.
LeBron James, $1.3 billion
American basketball superstar LeBron James has expanded his wealth off the court by investing in media, sports franchises and other businesses. He played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers in his National Basketball Association (NBA) career. LeBron has investments in Springhill Co., Blaze Pizza and Fenway Sports Group, which has advertising deals with major companies such as Nike, PepsiCo and Walmart.
Magic Johnson, $1.2 billion
Former NBA player Magic Johnson has reached the list of billionaires by investing in the sports, real estate and entertainment sectors and building a diverse business empire. He joined the Los Angeles Lakers and won five championships playing basketball. After retiring from the game, Johnson has been investing in various industries by establishing 'Magic Johnson Enterprises'.
Kim Kardashian, $1.2 billion
American reality TV star and businesswoman Kim Kardashian is now a trending social media influencer. Forbes declared him a billionaire for the first time in 2021. At that time, his net worth was estimated at $1 billion. Kim has invested in an undergarment brand called 'Skims' that helps make the body look sharp or slim, a cosmetics company called KKW Beauty, mobile games, etc . The scheme is valued at US$3.2 billion.
Dick Wolf, $1.2 billion
Grammy and Emmy Award winner Dick Wolf is famous for his famous crime-series like 'Law and Order' and 'FBI'. Wolff has earned billions of dollars from his television career. He made the television show 'Law and Order' in 1990. The series is one of the longest-running crime-themed programs in American television history . He has also produced programs like 'Chicago Fire', 'Chicago Made'. Currently, he has made a documentary called 'Homicide: New York' with Netflix. It presents the investigation of murder cases in New York.
