Huda Kattan – $400 million
Makeup artist and blogger Huda Kattan gained fame as the founder of the cosmetics line, Huda Beauty, which skyrocketed after the success of its false eyelashes, famously worn by Kim Kardashian.
Kattan is also known for her philanthropic efforts – which include significant donations to organizations like the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and humanitarian groups in Gaza.
Danielle Steel – $420 million
Romance novelist Danielle Steel holds the title as one of the richest authors. With over 800 million copies of her books sold worldwide, she’s one of the bestselling living authors.
Steel has penned an impressive 190 books, including over 140 novels. Her stories of love and resilience continue to captivate readers across the globe.
Barbra Streisand – $430 million
The iconic singer and actress has dazzled audiences for decades with her unforgettable performances. With concert earnings reaching hundreds of millions, she’s built an impressive fortune.
Streisand received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 30th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards on February 24, 2024, and released her memoir in 2023.
Reese Witherspoon – $440 million
Known for her roles in Legally Blonde and Big Little Lies, Reese Witherspoon isn’t just a talented actress; she’s also a savvy businesswoman.
Witherspoon founded her media company, Hello Sunshine, in 2016, focusing on storytelling by and for women. In 2021, she sold Hello Sunshine for a reported $900 million.
Kathy Fields – $460 million
Dermatologist Kathy Fields (right), along with her business partner Katie Rodan, has made a mark in the skincare industry with brands like Proactiv and Rodan + Fields.
Despite a decline in sales in recent years, it remains a major player in the market. In 2018, private equity firm TPG acquired a $1 billion stake in the company.
Judy Sheindlin – $480 million
Better known as Judge Judy, Sheindlin is an American court-show star, TV producer, and former judge. For 25 seasons, her top-rated show Judge Judy captivated audiences.
She holds the Guinness World Record for the longest-serving television arbitrator. Beyond TV, she’s a philanthropist and former Manhattan family court judge, adding to her $480 million fortune.
Pamela Lopker – $500 million
Pamela Lopker is the founder, chairman, and president of QAD Inc., a software company. Her journey began when her boyfriend, Karl Lopker, sought software for his sandal company, Deckers Outdoors.
Faced with a lack of options, Pamela decided to create her own company, QAD, which now serves over 5,000 manufacturers across 90 countries.
Gloria Estefan – $500 million
The iconic Cuban-American singer boasts chart-topping hits in English and Spanish. Outside of music, she’s ventured into children’s books and cookbooks, and even mentored on American Idol.
Now at 66, Estefan is set to star in Daughters of the Revolution, a documentary delving into lives impacted by the Fidel Castro era in Cuba.
Whitney Wolfe Herd – $510 million
As the founder of Bumble, an online dating platform, Whitney Wolfe Herd soared to success, becoming the world’s youngest female billionaire when Bumble went public in February 2021.
Previously, she co-founded Tinder and served as its Vice President of Marketing. With a net worth estimated at $510 million, Herd continues to make waves in the tech industry.
Donna Karan – $510 million
The creative force behind DKNY is one of America’s wealthiest women. With a vision to design contemporary attire for everyday wear, Karan launched her eponymous brand in 1984.
Her debut women’s clothing collection debuted in 1985. Although she stepped down as CEO in 1997, Karan remains actively involved as chairwoman and designer.
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