Forbes’ 100 Richest Self-Made Women List: Which TV Stars Made the Cut?
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In a recent ranking of America’s richest self-made women, Forbes broke down the country’s most successful entrepreneurs, executives and — you guessed it — entertainers. So today, we’re shining a spotlight on the top seven ladies who earned their hefty fortunes in the TV space, whether through becoming a producing powerhouse, a globally known host with her own empire or even, yes, a reality star.
One of these famous females also celebrates her very first year in the publication’s annual Top 100 list.
Check out the TV standouts below, then share your thoughts with us by dropping a comment.
7. Shonda Rhimes (No. 96 overall)
Net Worth: $250M
Notable Side Hustle: Author
6. Ellen DeGeneres (No. 73 overall)
Net Worth: $380M
Notable Side Hustles: Lifestyle brand owner, commercial spokesperson, real estate tycoon
5. Reese Witherspoon (No. 59 overall)
Net Worth: $440M
Notable Side Hustles: Movie star, production company owner, philanthropist, author, fashion/home décor brands
4. Judy Sheindlin (No. 56 overall)
Net Worth: $480M
Notable Side Hustles: Author, philanthropist
3. Kylie Jenner (No. 38 overall)
Net Worth: $680M
Notable Side Hustle: Cosmetics entrepreneur
2. Kim Kardashian (No. 21 overall)
Net Worth: $1.2B
Notable Side Hustle: Beauty and fashion line owner
1. Oprah Winfrey (No. 13 overall)
Net Worth: $2.5B
Notable Side Hustles: Author, philanthropist, publisher
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