The following is a list of billionaire celebrities (from fields like music, cinema, sports, or television), based on calculations by reputable publications such as Forbes and The Sunday Times Rich List . Through its history, Forbes have included among their "Celebrity Billionaires" lists , tech moguls such as Steve Jobs , or former celebrity U.S. president Donald Trump .[ 1] The list doesn't include former celebrities like Trump or Ion Țiriac , as well music and media proprietors and executives such as Richard Desmond and Clive Calder (The Sunday Times Rich List ).
Reports from others business-related publications such as Bloomberg L.P. could differ; for instance, they valued David Geffen at US$9.1 billion in 2023,[ 2] while Forbes estimated his net worth at $8.6 billion as of 2024. Some milestones include, J. K. Rowling , labeled as the first author to achieve a billionaire status according to Forbes in 2004.[ 3]
^ Combined during his life and after his dead
^ Paul McCartney 's estimation includes his wife Nancy Shevell 's wealth, hence Forbes disputed McCartney's status as a billionaire. Shevell's family owns a trucking company which generates over $300 million per year in revenue. In 2008, McCartney disclosed personal net assets of £387,012,000 (about $600 million) as part of divorce proceedings with ex-wife Heather Mills . In 2013, Forbes estimates his net worth roughly at $650 million.[ 31] As of 2024, McCartney has yet to appear on Forbes ' s world's billionaires list.[ 32]
^ a b Goldman, Lea (March 8, 2007). "Celebrity Billionaires" . Forbes . Archived from the original on March 29, 2007. Retrieved December 10, 2024 .
^ "Bloomberg Billionaires Index: David Geffen" . Bloomberg . October 3, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2024 .
^ "J.K. Rowling And The Billion-Dollar Empire" . Forbes . February 26, 2004. Retrieved December 10, 2024 .
^ "Profile: David Geffen" . Forbes . Retrieved December 10, 2024 .
^ "Profile: Mark Cuban" . Forbes . Retrieved December 10, 2024 .
^ "Profile: George Lucas" . Forbes . Retrieved December 10, 2024 .
^ "Profile: Steven Spielberg" . Forbes . Retrieved December 10, 2024 .
^ "Profile: Michael Jordan" . Forbes . Retrieved December 10, 2024 .
^ "Profile: Oprah Winfrey" . Forbes . Retrieved December 10, 2024 .
^ Martin, Devin Sean (April 2, 2024). "The World's Celebrity Billionaires 2024" . Forbes . Retrieved May 30, 2024 .
^ "Profile: Kim Kardashian" . Forbes . Retrieved December 10, 2024 .
^ "Profile: Taylor Swift" . Forbes . Retrieved October 5, 2024 .
^ "Profile: Peter Jackson" . Forbes . Retrieved December 10, 2024 .
^ "Profile: Rihanna" . Forbes . Retrieved May 30, 2024 .
^ Dellatto, Marisa (April 7, 2023). "Forbes' Hollywood Walk Of Fame: The Richest Celebrities Of All Time" . Forbes . Retrieved June 1, 2024 .
^ "Profile: Tyler Perry" . Forbes . Retrieved December 10, 2024 .
^ "Profile: Tiger Woods" . Forbes . Retrieved December 10, 2024 .
^ "Inside Tiger Woords' $1.7 billionc career" . Forbes . April 8, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2024 .
^ "Profile: Dick Wolf" . Forbes . Retrieved December 10, 2024 .
^ "Profile: Magic Johnson" . Forbes . Retrieved December 10, 2024 .
^ "Profile: Bruce Springsteen" . Forbes . Retrieved December 10, 2024 .
^ "Profile: LeBron James" . Forbes . Retrieved December 10, 2024 .
^ "Profile: Jerry Seinfeld" . Forbes . Retrieved December 10, 2024 .
^ "Forbes Profile: Jimmy Buffett" . Forbes . April 4, 2023. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2024 .
^ "Profile: Kanye West" . Forbes . Retrieved May 30, 2024 .
^ Voytko, Lisette (April 5, 2023). "Here's Why Kanye West Dropped Off The Forbes Billionaires List" . Forbes . Archived from the original on May 30, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2024 .
^ Robehmed, Natalie (March 7, 2019). "At 21, Kylie Jenner Becomes The Youngest Self-Made Billionaire Ever" . Forbes . Archived from the original on October 10, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024 .
^ "Profile: Kylie Jenner" . Forbes . Retrieved December 11, 2024 .
^ Bacher, Danielle (March 25, 2024). "Inside the Fight over Michael Jackson's $2 Billion Estate — and His Mom's Battle with Her Grandson Bigi" . People . Retrieved June 7, 2024 .
^ Dillon, Nancy (March 9, 2024). "Michael Jackson Estate, Katherine Jackson Clash in Court Over $600 Million Catalog Deal" . Rolling Stone .
^ O'Malley Greenburg, Zack (October 28, 2013). "Why Paul McCartney Isn't on the FORBES Billionaires List" . Forbes . Retrieved December 10, 2024 .
^ "Forbes Billionaires 2024" . Forbes . Retrieved December 10, 2024 .
^ Race, Michael (May 17, 2024). "Sir Paul McCartney first UK billionaire musician" . BBC News. Retrieved December 10, 2024 .
^ Dailey, Hannah (July 9, 2024). "Sele Gomez is now a Billionarie, according to Bloomberg" . Billboard . Retrieved May 30, 2024 .