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Taylor Swift, Jay-Z, Rihanna Hit Forbes Billionaires List

The American singer-songwriter debuts in the prestigious list.
by Bong Godinez
Published Apr 3, 2024
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American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift makes her entry into the celebrity billionaires list official. Forbes magazine estimated the pop star's net worth at $1.1 billion.

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is officially a billionaire.

The American pop star ranked 14th by Forbes in its World's Billionaires List for celebrities and 2,545th worldwide.

Taylor accomplished the feat on her earnings from music and performing, with her current The Eras Tour significantly boosting her wealth en route to the milestone.

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It's worth noting that most, if not all, of the celebrities on the list have diverse portfolios that allow them to grow their fortune, making Taylor's inclusion even more impressive.

Forbes values the 34-year-old singer-songwriter's current net worth at $1.1 billion.

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Also making his debut on the list is television mogul Dick Wolf, producer of the shows, Law & Order and FBI, who has an estimated net worth of $1.9 billion.

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Taylor and Dick join an illustrious company of entertainment and sports personalities who are consistent fixtures in the annual Forbes list.

Basketball star LeBron James, who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, has a $1.2 billion net worth accumulated through various investments including shares in sports teams including the Boston Red Sox and the hockey team Pittsburgh Penguins.

Golfer Tiger Woods is tenth among the celebrity billionaires with a $1.3 billion net worth.

The celebrated and controversial golfer continues to grow his fortune through endorsements and brand deals, most notably with Nike.

Retired basketball player Michael Jordan saw his wealth flourish even more after selling the NBA team Charlotte Hornets for an astonishing $3 billion in August 2023. He purchased the team for $175 million in 2010.

The basketball legend's earnings from brand deals, particularly his Jordan brand under Nike, have shored up the six-time NBA champion's wealth even years after his retirement.

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Michael occupies the third spot on the Forbes celebrity billionaires list with a net worth of $3.2 billion.

Meanwhile, pop star Rihanna, who has an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion, bolstered her wealth through her stakes in business ventures in the beauty and cosmetics industry.

Also among the celebrity top earners amounting to billions are Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson ($1.5 billion), reality show star Kim Kardashian ($1.7 billion), hip-hop star Jay-Z ($2.5 billion), and legendary directors Steven Spielberg ($4.8 billion) and George Lucas ($5.5 billion) of Star Wars fame.

Here are the top celebrity billionaires for 2024 according to Forbes:

1. George Lucas - $5.5 billion

2. Steven Spielberg - $4.8 billion

3. Michael Jordan - $3.2 billion

4. Oprah Winfrey - $2.8 billion

5. Jay-Z - $2.5 billion

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6. Kim Kardashian - $1.7 billion

7. Peter Jackson - $1.5 billion

8. Tyler Perry - $1.4 billion

9. Rihanna - $1.4 billion

10. Tiger Woods - $1.3 billion

11. LeBron James - $1.2 billion

12. Magic Johnson - $1.2 billion

13. Dick Wolf - $1.2 billion

14. Taylor Swift - $1.1 billion

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American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift makes her entry into the celebrity billionaires list official. Forbes magazine estimated the pop star's net worth at $1.1 billion.
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