It’s no secret that celebrities bring home the big bucks — they’re celebrities, after all. Out of all the hardest working celebrities, certain ones have been able to bring home a bigger paycheck than others. We’re not just talking millionaire celebrities; we’re talking billionaire celebrities. With so many opportunities for work and investment, there are endless ways for celebrities to make money. Who are the richest celebrities of 2025? Who brings home the biggest bag out of everyone?
Who Are The Richest Celebrities?
There are tons of wealthy celebrities out there, which isn’t surprising at all. What’s rarer is a celebrity that’s a billionaire. Recently, Forbes did a study featuring celebrities who are billionaires. According to the study, these celebrities were famous first and then became billionaires through their business ventures as well as their talents. According to the list compiled by Forbes, these celebrities are the richest celebrities in 2025.
Steven Spielberg – $5.3 Billion
Director, producer, and writer Steven Spielberg is currently the richest celebrity of 2025 with a net worth of $5.3 billion. He made his fortune by creating some of the most iconic and well-known movies of all time, such as Jaws, Jurassic Park, E.T., and more. He’s still directing some of the biggest movies today. According to Forbes, Spielberg also makes film earnings as well as 2% of ticket sales at Universal theme parks in perpetuity.
George Lucas – $5.1 Billion
George Lucas is the mastermind behind the Star Wars franchise, so it really shouldn’t be a surprise that he’s on this list as a billionaire, as he has a net worth of $5.1 billion. The Star Wars franchise is still going strong with plans for more movies and more spinoffs in the future. Back in 2012, he made the decision to sell his production company, Lucasfilm, to Disney for $4 billion.
Michael Jordan – $3.5 Billion
Michael Jordan is an NBA superstar and one of the most famous men to ever play the game. According to Forbes, he was also the first athlete to become a billionaire. His net worth sits at $3.5 billion, and even though he made a lot of his money from playing basketball, he made a lot more of his net worth through brand partnerships. Nike, in particular, makes over $100 million a year through its Jordan brand of sneakers.
Oprah Winfrey – $3 Billion
It really shouldn’t come as a surprise that Oprah Winfrey is one of the richest celebrities of 2025 with a net worth of $3 billion. It all began with her extremely successful daytime talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show. According to Forbes, she became the first black woman to become a billionaire back in 2003. Oprah still has her own business ventures in her production company and other entertainment business ventures.
Jay-Z – $2.5 Billion
It wouldn’t be a list of the richest celebrities without Jay-Z. Not only is he one of the most iconic hip-hop artists to this day, but he’s a huge businessman. With a net worth of $2.5 billion, not only does he have his fingerprints all over the music industry, but he also has his own champagne brand, Armand de Brignac, a cognac label called D’Usse, as well as a stake in the insanely popular rideshare app, Uber. He eventually sold his liquor brands, but he continues to make music and produce music, raking in millions every year.
Kim Kardashian – $1.7 Billion
Whether you love her or hate her, you have to admit that Kim Kardashian has earned her spot as a billionaire as she’s always hustling as a businesswoman. While she got her start on reality TV with the rest of her family, she’s expanded her endeavors to help earn her $1.7 billion net worth. She has her shapewear line Skims, as well as her skincare brand, SKKN by Kim. She knows how to market herself, and whether you love her and her family or not, she’s one of the richest celebrities out there.
Taylor Swift – $1.6 Billion
Taylor Swift is arguably one of the hardest-working pop stars in the industry, and it shows with her $1.6 billion net worth. What sets her apart from other pop stars? She’s the first celebrity to become a billionaire based on her music only. In a world where pop stars start clothing and makeup lines, Taylor hasn’t done any of that. Between her music catalogue and her insanely popular tour, it’s not a surprise that Taylor is on this list.
Rihanna – $1.4 Billion
While Rihanna got her start in the music industry, and even though her music career had been put on the back burner for now (much to the dismay of fans), she’s still making an incredible amount of money on her other business ventures. Between her lingerie company, Savage X Fenty, and her cosmetics company, Fenty Beauty, she’s managed to amass a $1.4 billion net worth.
LeBron James – $1.3 Billion
It’s hard to believe that LeBron James was drafted into the NBA back in 2003, and he’s still playing alongside his son. According to Forbes, he’s the first person to become a billionaire while being an active NBA player. Not only does he make his $1.3 billion from playing professional basketball, but he also has a ton of endorsements. There’s also SpringHill, his production company. Additionally, he also has several stakes in different sports teams, such as the soccer club Liverpool, the MLB team, the Boston Red Sox, and the NHL team the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Bruce Springsteen – $1.2 Billion
According to Forbes, Bruce Springsteen is one of the newest additions to the list of celebrity billionaires. Back in 2021, Springsteen sold his entire music catalog for approximately $500 million to Sony. In addition to making millions from touring, he also had a run on Broadway, which made him a decent amount of money, adding to his $1.2 billion net worth.
These are ten of the richest celebrities of 2025, and they’ve certainly earned that title. All of these celebrities have become billionaires by working hard and hustling, earning them the proud title of richest celebrities of 2025.
