Net Worth of Celebrities in 2025

An article discussing the net worth of various celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Jay-Z, Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift, Tyler Perry, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, Jerry Seinfeld, and Arnold Schwarzenegger as per Forbes' 2025 World's Billionaires list.

Increase in Number of Billionaires

Forbes' annual list of the world's wealthiest people shows an increase in the number of billionaires. Chase Peterson-Withorn from Forbes discusses the findings from the latest survey.

Forbes Billionaires List 2021

Forbes released its annual list of the world's billionaires, with a record 3,028 billionaires and $16.1 trillion in total wealth. The U.S. has the most billionaires, followed by China and India. Public attitudes have shifted towards billionaires, with some facing backlash despite being more powerful than ever.

Forbes List of The World's Most Powerful Women

Forbes released its list of The World’s Most Powerful Women, with Taylor Swift ranking 23rd and first in the Media & Entertainment category. Swift's wealth is largely from song royalties and live performances, totaling almost $600 million. Oprah Winfrey and Beyoncé are also on the list, with Winfrey's net worth estimated at $3 billion. Rihanna, with a net worth of $1.4 billion, is on the Self-Made Women list.

Forbes article on Trump's potential use of assassination attempt to appeal to Black voters

Forbes deleted an article suggesting Trump might use surviving an assassination attempt to appeal to Black voters. The article was written by Shaun Harper and referenced the FBIs investigation into the incident.

Disney's Lucasfilm Purchase and Star Wars Franchise

Disney's claim of generating a 2.9 times return on the purchase of Lucasfilm has been debunked by Forbes, revealing that the methodology used was questionable and did not factor in the actual profit made. The Star Wars franchise has suffered under Disney's management, with disappointing sequels, declining ratings for Disney+ shows, and financial losses on projects like Indiana Jones. Despite the revenue from merchandise and other sources, Disney is still billions in the hole on its Lucasfilm purchase.