Published on August 11, 2021 at 18:20.
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Recently made a billionaire, Rihanna is at the top of the list of the richest women compiled by “Forbes” this summer. But she’s not the only pop star to make this closely-knit list. Focus on 15 women worth their weight in gold.
Singers, presenters, actresses or entrepreneurs, the richest famous women in the world have managed to make their passion their profession. A passion that has made them rich to the point of accumulating several millions, even billions of dollars. Who are these pop culture icons who top the list of America’s richest women? Discover their unique journey.
They are between 24 and 75 years old and they all have two things in common: they are rich and famous. One year after the 2020 ranking was revealed of the richest entrepreneurs in America, “Forbes” updates this famous ranking. Among these businesswomen there are engineers, CEOs in the distribution of medical equipment, but also well-known pop stars.
Rihanna, new number 2
This year, one of them stands out: the singer Rihanna. Barbadian he just became a billionaire and so they came together Oprah Winfrey AND Kim Kardashian in the closed circle of female billionaires in the entertainment industry. But beware, Riri did not receive such a legacy thanks to her sole activity as a singer. The star’s billions come largely from profits generated through her all-encompassing cosmetics line, Fenty Beauty. More than just a voice, Rihanna is a businesswoman who seems to have it all figured out. Like her, many women follow in the footsteps of Oprah Winfrey, who has been on the list of billionaires for several years.