Top 32 Richest Actresses in the World [2025]

While Hollywood is known for its multi-million dollar paychecks, the wealthiest women in entertainment have built empires far beyond the silver screen. The following list, based on dedicated research, reveals the staggering fortunes of the world's richest actresses and personalities.

You'll find that for many of these power players, acting was just the beginning. Their wealth comes from savvy business ventures, production companies, global music careers, and brand empires that have transformed them from movie stars into moguls.

Rank	Name	Net Worth (USD)	Nationality	Primary Sources of Income
1	Jami Gertz	$8 Billion	American	Investments, NBA team co-owner (Atlanta Hawks)
2	Oprah Winfrey	$3.1 Billion	American	Media empire (Harpo, OWN), Production
3	Kim Kardashian	$1.7 Billion	American	Skims, SKKN by Kim, Reality TV
4	Taylor Swift	$1.6 Billion	American	Music (Tours, Sales), Songwriting, Film
5	Rihanna	$1 Billion	Barbadian	Fenty Beauty, Savage X Fenty, Music
6	Zhao Wei	$1 Billion	Chinese	Acting, Directing, Investments
7	Madonna	$850 Million	American	Music (Tours, Sales), Real Estate, Art
8	Beyoncé	$780 Million	American	Music (Tours, Sales), Parkwood Ent., Ivy Park
9	Selena Gomez	$700 Million	American	Rare Beauty, Music, Acting & Producing
10	Kylie Jenner	$670 Million	American	Kylie Cosmetics, Reality TV, Endorsements
11	Judy Sheindlin	$580 Million	American	TV (Judge Judy), Selling show library
12	Celine Dion	$570 Million	Canadian	Music (Sales, Tours), Las Vegas residencies
13	Barbra Streisand	$510 Million	American	Music, Film (Acting, Directing), Concerts
14	Ellen Degeneres	$450 Million	American	TV (The Ellen Show), Production, Real Estate
15	Dolly Parton	$450 Million	American	Music royalties, Dollywood, Production
16	Reese Witherspoon	$440 Million	American	Hello Sunshine (Production), Acting, Draper James
17	Jennifer Lopez	$400 Million	American	Music, Film, Tours, JLo Beauty, Endorsements
18	Katy Perry	$360 Million	American	Music (Tours, Sales), American Idol, Shoe line
19	Victoria Principal	$350 Million	American	Principal Secret (Skincare), Acting (Dallas)
20	Jennifer Aniston	$320 Million	American	Acting (Friends residuals), Production, LolaVie
21	Christa Miller	$250 Million	American	Acting, Production (with Bill Lawrence)
22	Jessica Biel	$250 Million	American	Acting, Production, (Wealth with J. Timberlake)
23	Julia Louis-Dreyfus	$250 Million	American	Acting (Seinfeld, Veep), Family inheritance
24	Julia Roberts	$250 Million	American	Film salaries, Production (Red Om Films), Endorsements
25	Michelle Pfeiffer	$250 Million	American	Film salaries, Henry Rose (Fragrance)
26	Nicole Kidman	$250 Million	Aus. / Am.	Acting, Production (Blossom Films), Endorsements
27	Sandra Bullock	$250 Million	American	Film salaries, Production (Fortis Films), Real estate
28	Scarlett Johansson	$165 Million	American	Film salaries (MCU), The Outset (Skincare)
29	Aishwarya Rai Bachchan	$101 Million	Indian	Acting, Brand endorsements (L'Oréal)
30	Emma Watson	$80 Million	British	Acting (Harry Potter), Endorsements, Gin brand
31	Margot Robbie	$60 Million	Australian	Acting, Production (LuckyChap Ent.), Endorsements
32	Deepika Padukone	$56 Million	Indian	Acting, 82°E (Skincare), Endorsements

Jami Gertz Net Worth

An American actress who gained fame in the 1980s, Gertz is the richest actress on this list, with a fortune primarily derived from her marriage and savvy investments.

• Net Worth: $8 Billion
• Best Films: The Lost Boys, Twister, Less Than Zero
• Famous For: 80s & 90s film roles, The Neighbors
• Nationality: American
• Sources of Income: Investments, part-owner of the NBA team Atlanta Hawks (with husband Tony Ressler), real estate.

Oprah Winfrey Net Worth

A global media leader, philanthropist, and producer, Oprah built a media empire from her groundbreaking talk show and has also earned critical acclaim as an actress.

• Net Worth: $3.1 Billion
• Best Films: The Color Purple (Oscar-nominated), Selma, The Butler, Beloved
• Famous For: The Oprah Winfrey Show, Harpo Productions, OWN Network
• Nationality: American
• Sources of Income: Media empire (Harpo, OWN), production (Harpo Films), brand endorsements, investments.

Kim Kardashian Net Worth

A media personality and businesswoman who turned reality TV fame into a billion-dollar empire in fashion and beauty. She has also pursued various acting roles.

• Net Worth: $1.7 Billion
• Best Films (Acting Roles): American Horror Story: Delicate, Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor, PAW Patrol: The Movie (voice)
• Famous For: Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Skims, SKKN by Kim
• Nationality: American
• Sources of Income: Skims (shapewear), SKKN by Kim (skincare), reality TV, brand endorsements, investments.

Taylor Swift Net Worth

A global music superstar, Taylor Swift is one of the most powerful figures in entertainment. Her "Eras Tour" is a cultural and financial phenomenon, and she has taken on several acting roles.

• Net Worth: $1.6 Billion
• Best Films (Acting Roles): Valentine's Day, Cats, The Giver, Amsterdam
• Famous For: Record-breaking music career, The Eras Tour
• Nationality: American
• Sources of Income: Music sales and tours, songwriting royalties, merchandise, film production, real estate.

Rihanna Net Worth

A nine-time Grammy-winning music icon who parlayed her success into a billion-dollar fortune with her Fenty beauty and fashion lines. She has also appeared in major blockbuster films.

• Net Worth: $1 Billion
• Best Films (Acting Roles): Ocean's 8, Battleship, Home (voice), Guava Island
• Famous For: Music career, Fenty Beauty, Savage X Fenty
• Nationality: Barbadian
• Sources of Income: Fenty Beauty (cosmetics), Savage X Fenty (lingerie), music career, acting.

Zhao Wei Net Worth

A Chinese actress, filmmaker, and pop singer. She became a household name in East Asia for her role in My Fair Princess and is also a successful director and investor.

• Net Worth: $1 Billion
• Best Films: My Fair Princess (TV), Shaolin Soccer, Red Cliff, Mulan (2009)
• Famous For: My Fair Princess
• Nationality: Chinese
• Sources of Income: Acting, directing, music, high-profile investments (primarily in tech and media).

Madonna Net Worth

The "Queen of Pop," Madonna is a legendary musician, cultural icon, and actress who has starred in several films, most notably earning a Golden Globe for Evita.

• Net Worth: $850 Million
• Best Films: Evita, A League of Their Own, Dick Tracy, Desperately Seeking Susan
• Famous For: Legendary music and touring career
• Nationality: American
• Sources of Income: Music tours, album sales, songwriting, real estate, art collection.

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Net Worth

A global cultural icon, Beyoncé is one of the most celebrated musicians in history. She is also an actress, director, and businesswoman with her Parkwood Entertainment company.

• Net Worth: $780 Million
• Best Films: Dreamgirls, The Lion King (2019, voice), Cadillac Records, Obsessed
• Famous For: Music career (Destiny's Child and solo), live performances
• Nationality: American
• Sources of Income: Music and tours, Parkwood Entertainment, Ivy Park (clothing), brand partnerships.

Selena Gomez Net Worth

A multi-talented star who transitioned from a Disney child actress to a global pop singer, acclaimed executive producer, and founder of the wildly successful Rare Beauty.

• Net Worth: $700 Million
• Best Films/TV: Only Murders in the Building, Wizards of Waverly Place, Spring Breakers
• Famous For: Wizards of Waverly Place, music career, Only Murders in the Building
• Nationality: American
• Sources of Income: Rare Beauty (cosmetics), music, acting and producing (Only Murders), brand endorsements.

Kylie Jenner Net Worth

A reality TV star and entrepreneur who built a beauty empire. While not primarily known for acting, she has appeared in cameos and music videos.

• Net Worth: $670 Million
• Best Films (Acting Roles): Ocean's 8 (cameo), The Kardashians (TV)
• Famous For: Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kylie Cosmetics
• Nationality: American
• Sources of Income: Kylie Cosmetics, Kylie Skin, brand collaborations, reality TV.

Judy Sheindlin Net Worth

Known to the world as "Judge Judy," she is a lawyer, television personality, and producer who revolutionized daytime TV with her courtroom show.

• Net Worth: $580 Million
• Best Films/TV: Judge Judy, Justice with Judge Judy, Judy Justice
• Famous For: Judge Judy
• Nationality: American
• Sources of Income: TV salary, production, selling her TV show's library rights.

Celine Dion Net Worth

One of the best-selling musicians of all time, the Canadian singer is known for her powerful vocals and record-breaking Las Vegas residencies. She has also appeared in film.

• Net Worth: $570 Million
• Best Films (Acting Roles): Love Again, Muppets Most Wanted (cameo)
• Famous For: Music career ("My Heart Will Go On"), Las Vegas residencies
• Nationality: Canadian
• Sources of Income: Music sales, lucrative Las Vegas residencies, world tours.

Barbra Streisand Net Worth

A rare EGOT winner (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony), Streisand is a legendary singer, actress, director, and producer with a career spanning over six decades.

• Net Worth: $510 Million
• Best Films: Funny Girl, The Way We Were, A Star Is Born (1976), Yentl (also director)
• Famous For: Iconic music career, acting, and directing
• Nationality: American
• Sources of Income: Music, film acting and directing, live concerts, real estate.

Ellen Degeneres Net Worth

A celebrated comedian and TV host who dominated daytime television for nearly two decades. She is also known for her voice work in a beloved animated film.

• Net Worth: $450 Million
• Best Films/TV: The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Finding Nemo (voice), Finding Dory (voice)
• Famous For: The Ellen DeGeneres Show
• Nationality: American
• Sources of Income: TV hosting, production (A Very Good Production), brand endorsements, real estate.

Dolly Parton Net Worth

A beloved country music legend, philanthropist, and businesswoman. Parton is also an acclaimed actress known for her iconic film roles.

• Net Worth: $450 Million
• Best Films: 9 to 5, Steel Magnolias, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
• Famous For: Country music career, Dollywood theme park
• Nationality: American
• Sources of Income: Music royalties, Dollywood, production company, acting.

Reese Witherspoon Net Worth

An Oscar-winning actress who became one of Hollywood's most powerful producers by founding her media company, Hello Sunshine, which champions female-led stories.

• Net Worth: $440 Million
• Best Films/TV: Legally Blonde, Walk the Line, Wild, Big Little Lies, The Morning Show
• Famous For: Legally Blonde, Hello Sunshine
• Nationality: American
• Sources of Income: Hello Sunshine (production company), acting, Draper James (clothing line).

Jennifer Lopez Net Worth

A true triple threat, "J.Lo" is a global superstar in music, film, and dance, who has also built a successful business empire in beauty and fashion.

• Net Worth: $400 Million
• Best Films: Selena, Hustlers, Out of Sight, The Wedding Planner
• Famous For: Music and film career, live performances
• Nationality: American
• Sources of Income: Music, film, tours, JLo Beauty, Nuyorican Productions, endorsements.

Katy Perry Net Worth

A global pop star known for her chart-topping hits and vibrant persona. She has served as a judge on American Idol and has voice-acting credits.

• Net Worth: $360 Million
• Best Films (Acting Roles): The Smurfs (voice), Katy Perry: Part of Me (documentary), American Idol (TV)
• Famous For: Pop music career
• Nationality: American
• Sources of Income: Music, world tours, American Idol salary, Katy Perry Collections (shoes).

Victoria Principal Net Worth

An American actress best known for her role in the hit TV show Dallas. She left acting to launch her own skincare line, which became a massive success.

• Net Worth: $350 Million
• Best Films/TV: Dallas, The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
• Famous For: Playing Pamela Barnes Ewing on Dallas
• Nationality: American
• Sources of Income: Principal Secret (skincare company), acting, production company.

Jennifer Aniston Net Worth

A beloved American actress who became a cultural icon as Rachel Green on Friends and has since become a power player in film and television production.

• Net Worth: $320 Million
• Best Films/TV: Friends, The Morning Show, We're the Millers, Marley & Me
• Famous For: Friends
• Nationality: American
• Sources of Income: Friends residuals, acting (The Morning Show), production, LolaVie (haircare), endorsements.

Christa Miller Net Worth

An American actress known for her memorable roles in popular sitcoms, often collaborating with her husband, writer/producer Bill Lawrence.

• Net Worth: $250 Million
• Best Films/TV: Scrubs, Cougar Town, The Drew Carey Show, Shrinking
• Famous For: TV comedy roles
• Nationality: American
• Sources of Income: Acting, production, and wealth in partnership with husband Bill Lawrence.

Jessica Biel Net Worth

An American actress who rose to fame on the TV show 7th Heaven and has since starred in numerous films and the acclaimed series The Sinner.

• Net Worth: $250 Million
• Best Films/TV: The Sinner, 7th Heaven, The Illusionist, Total Recall
• Famous For: 7th Heaven, The Sinner
• Nationality: American
• Sources of Income: Acting, production company (Iron Ocean Films), and shared wealth with husband Justin Timberlake.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Net Worth

One of the most decorated comedic actresses in TV history, she has won critical acclaim and numerous Emmys for her roles in three separate hit shows.

• Net Worth: $250 Million
• Best Films/TV: Seinfeld, Veep, The New Adventures of Old Christine
• Famous For: Seinfeld and Veep
• Nationality: American
• Sources of Income: Acting, production, and family inheritance (Louis Dreyfus Company).

Julia Roberts Net Worth

"America's Sweetheart" and an Oscar-winning actress, she was one of the highest-paid stars of the 1990s and remains a dominant force in Hollywood.

• Net Worth: $250 Million
• Best Films: Pretty Woman, Erin Brockovich, Notting Hill, My Best Friend's Wedding
• Famous For: Pretty Woman
• Nationality: American
• Sources of Income: Film salaries, production (Red Om Films), brand endorsements (Lancôme).

Michelle Pfeiffer Net Worth

An acclaimed American actress known for her versatility and iconic roles, from Catwoman to a mob wife, with multiple Oscar nominations.

• Net Worth: $250 Million
• Best Films: Scarface, Batman Returns, Dangerous Liaisons, The Fabulous Baker Boys
• Famous For: Iconic film roles, including Catwoman
• Nationality: American
• Sources of Income: Film salaries, Henry Rose (fragrance line).

Nicole Kidman Net Worth

An Oscar-winning Australian actress and producer known for her wide-ranging, powerful performances in film and television.

• Net Worth: $250 Million
• Best Films/TV: The Hours, Moulin Rouge!, Big Little Lies, Eyes Wide Shut
• Famous For: Versatile and acclaimed acting career
• Nationality: Australian / American
• Sources of Income: Film and TV acting, production (Blossom Films), brand endorsements (Omega, AMC).

Sandra Bullock Net Worth

An Oscar-winning actress and producer beloved for her girl-next-door charm in comedies and her powerful dramatic work, as well as her blockbuster action films.

• Net Worth: $250 Million
• Best Films: The Blind Side, Gravity, Speed, Miss Congeniality
• Famous For: Speed, Miss Congeniality
• Nationality: American
• Sources of Income: Film salaries, production (Fortis Films), real estate.

Scarlett Johansson Net Worth

One of the highest-grossing actresses of all time, known globally for her role as Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and her acclaimed dramatic work.

• Net Worth: $165 Million
• Best Films: Marriage Story, Lost in Translation, Jojo Rabbit, Marvel's Avengers series
• Famous For: Playing Black Widow in the MCU
• Nationality: American
• Sources of Income: Film salaries (especially MCU), The Outset (skincare), endorsements.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Net Worth

An Indian actress and winner of the Miss World 1994 pageant. She is one of India's most popular and high-profile celebrities, known for her work in both Bollywood and Hollywood.

• Net Worth: $101 Million
• Best Films: Devdas, Jodhaa Akbar, Ponniyin Selvan, Bride & Prejudice
• Famous For: Miss World 1994, Bollywood career
• Nationality: Indian
• Sources of Income: Acting, brand endorsements (L'Oréal, Longines), investments.

Emma Watson Net Worth

An English actress and activist who rose to global fame as a child in the Harry Potter films. She has since balanced blockbuster roles with activism and business ventures.

• Net Worth: $80 Million
• Best Films: Harry Potter series, Beauty and the Beast (2017), Little Women (2019)
• Famous For: Playing Hermione Granger in Harry Potter
• Nationality: British
• Sources of Income: Acting (especially Harry Potter), brand endorsements (Burberry, Lancôme), Renais (gin).

Margot Robbie Net Worth

An Australian actress and producer who became a global superstar with her starring role in and production of the blockbuster film Barbie.

• Net Worth: $60 Million
• Best Films: Barbie, I, Tonya, The Wolf of Wall Street, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
• Famous For: Barbie, Harley Quinn
• Nationality: Australian
• Sources of Income: Acting, production (LuckyChap Entertainment), brand endorsements (Chanel).

Deepika Padukone Net Worth

One of India's highest-paid actresses, Padukone has starred in numerous Bollywood blockbusters and founded her own skincare and wellness brand.

• Net Worth: $56 Million
• Best Films: Pathaan, Padmaavat, Chennai Express, Kalki 2898 AD
• Famous For: Bollywood film career
• Nationality: Indian
• Sources of Income: Acting, 82°E (skincare brand), production, brand endorsements.