
The Hurun 2026 list highlights seven self-made celebrity women billionaires, led by Oprah Winfrey with $3.8 billion. The group includes Kim Kardashian ($2.2 billion), Taylor Swift ($1.6 billion), Rihanna ($1.5 billion), J.K. Rowling ($1.3 billion), Kylie Jenner ($1.2 billion), and Beyoncé ($1 billion). These women have built wealth through entertainment, media, and consumer-driven ventures like beauty and fashion brands. Kylie Jenner, at 28, is the youngest billionaire under 30, reflecting a rare early success among 150 self-made women billionaires globally.
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