Forbes magazine has released its list of billionaire celebrities. However, Forbes only includes those who first became famous and then got rich. That’s why the list doesn’t feature entrepreneurs primarily known for their business ventures.
Forbes just dropped a new list of the world's richest celebs. This year, 22 big names from sports, music, and film have turned their fame into billion-dollar fortunes.
Their combined wealth is over $48 billion. Compared to last year, that's a huge jump. In 2025, the list featured 18 billionaires with a total of around $39 billion, according to Forbes.
This year's list also includes four newbies. Tennis legend Roger Federer, music producer Dr. Dre, film director James Cameron, and singer Beyoncé made it into the billionaire club for the first time. They join other familiar faces who have been on the list for a while.
Among the richest are directors Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, American host and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey, and rapper/producer Jay-Z.
Director Steven Spielberg held onto his spot as the wealthiest celeb for 2026. This is his second year in a row at the top of Forbes' list. Steven is seen as one of the most successful and influential American film directors. He's behind movies like Jaws, Jurassic Park: The Lost World, Indiana Jones, E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial, and many more.
1. Steven Spielberg – $7.1 billion
2. George Lucas – $5.2 billion
3. Michael Jordan – $4.3 billion
4. Vince McMahon – $3.6 billion
5. Oprah Winfrey – $3.2 billion
6. Jay-Z – $2.8 billion
7. Taylor Swift – $2 billion
8. Kim Kardashian – $1.9 billion
9. Peter Jackson – $1.9 billion
10. Magic Johnson – $1.6 billion
11. Tiger Woods – $1.5 billion
12. Dick Wolf – $1.5 billion
13. Tyler Perry – $1.4 billion
14. LeBron James – $1.4 billion
15. Bruce Springsteen – $1.2 billion
16. Arnold Schwarzenegger – $1.2 billion
17. Jerry Seinfeld – $1.1 billion
18. Roger Federer – $1.1 billion
19. James Cameron – $1.1 billion
20. Rihanna – $1 billion
21. Beyoncé – $1 billion
22. Dr. Dre – $1 billion
