The 2024 Forbes World Billionaires List features 14 celebrities who have transformed their fame into astounding fortunes, collectively amassing $31 billion (approximately R570 billion).

From sports legends to media moguls, these stars have used their talents, investments, and business acumen to join the exclusive three-comma club.

Here’s a closer look at these individuals, ranked by their net worth as of March 2024:

14:Taylor Swift

Net Worth: $1.1 billion (R20.2 billion)

Age: 34

Swift’s landmark year saw her earning $190 million post-tax from her record-breaking Eras Tour. As the first person to achieve billionaire status from songwriting and performing, she remains a cultural phenomenon.

13: Dick Wolf

Net Worth: $1.2 billion (R22.1 billion)

Age:77

Creator of crime show giants like “Law & Order” and “FBI”, Wolf has earned nearly $2 billion pretax over a 30-year TV career.

12: Magic Johnson

Net Worth: $1.2 billion (R22.1 billion)

Age: 64

This basketball icon built his fortune through business ventures, including stakes in sports teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and life insurance provider EquiTrust.

11: LeBron James

Net Worth: $1.2 billion (R22.1 billion)

Age: 39

With over $1 billion earned both on and off the court, James invests in real estate, Blaze Pizza, and sports ownership stakes, including Fenway Sports Group.

10: Tiger Woods

Net Worth: $1.3 billion (R23.9 billion)

Age:48

Still active in golf, Woods owes much of his wealth to endorsements, particularly a long-standing deal with Nike. He’s now launched his own clothing line, Sun Day Red.

9: Rihanna

Net Worth: $1.4 billion (R25.8 billion)

Age:36

The pop star’s cosmetics company Fenty Beauty and lingerie brand Savage X Fenty have made her a billionaire, showcasing her entrepreneurial prowess.

8: Tyler Perry

Net Worth: $1.4 billion (R25.8 billion)

Age: 54

The actor and filmmaker has earned billions through TV, movies, and stage productions, cementing his place as a self-made entertainment tycoon.

7: Peter Jackson

Net Worth: $1.5 billion (R27.6 billion)

Age: 62

The “Lord of the Rings” director gained much of his wealth from selling assets of his visual effects company, Weta Digital, for nearly $1 billion.

6: Kim Kardashian

Net Worth: $1.7 billion (R31.3 billion)

Age: 43

Kardashian’s shapewear brand, Skims, and former makeup line KKW Beauty have solidified her position as a billionaire businesswoman.

5: Jay-Z

Net Worth: $2.5 billion (R46 billion)

Age: 54

The rapper-turned-mogul has stakes in luxury alcohol brands like Armand de Brignac and D’Usse, alongside investments in tech giants like Uber.

4: Oprah Winfrey

Net Worth: $2.8 billion (R51.5 billion)

Age: 70

America’s beloved talk show host has built a vast empire spanning media, real estate, and production, making her a household name and a billionaire icon.

3: Michael Jordan

Net Worth: $3.2 billion (R58.9 billion)

Age: 61

Jordan’s legendary brand deals, especially with Nike, and his investment in the Charlotte Hornets, which he sold for $3 billion, make him a sports and business legend.

2: Steven Spielberg

Net Worth: $4.8 billion (R88.3 billion)

Age: 77

The legendary director continues to earn from hits like “Jurassic Park” and “Indiana Jones”, and even receives profits from Universal theme parks.

1: George Lucas

Net Worth: $5.5 billion (R101.2 billion)

Age: 79

The richest celebrity billionaire owes much of his fortune to the $4 billion sale of Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012, ensuring his legacy in Hollywood history.

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From fame to fortune: The 14 celebrities who made the billionaires list in 2024