World's Wealthiest Celebrities: A Glimpse into Their Fortunes
These Celebrities Transformed Their Fame into Incredible Fortunes
George Lucas, creator of Star Wars, became a billionaire in 1997 and now has a net worth of $5.5 billion
Steven Spielberg, the iconic director of Jaws and Jurassic Park, became the first billionaire filmmaker in 1994 and now has a net worth of $4.8 billion
Michael Jordan, the first billionaire athlete in 2015, has a net worth of $3.2 billion
Oprah Winfrey, the first Black female billionaire in 2003, has a net worth of $2.8 billion
Jay-Z, hip-hop's first billionaire, has a net worth of $2.5 billion
Kim Kardashian, reality star turned business mogul, has a net worth of $1.7 billion from her beauty and fashion ventures
Peter Jackson, director of The Lord of the Rings, has a $1.5 billion net worth after selling his visual effects company, Weta Digital