If you're a "regular person" (read: not a celebrity), it can be hard to imagine the kind of money that our favorite stars are working with. What is it like to have millions in the bank, travel by private jet, and never stress about paying the bills? Now think about what it must be like for those millions to turn into billions — and there are actually celebs out there living it.
Don't get us wrong — of course money can't buy happiness, but it sure can help! After all, we've seen billionaires like Kim Kardashian have a pretty good time on their luxurious vacations. And let's not pretend that Elon Musk isn't casually engaging in space travel, which is totally out of most people's reach.
Still, that doesn't mean we can't live vicariously through some of the world's most famous billionaires, especially the ones who are totally self-made and built their careers (and their riches) from the ground up, like Tyler Perry. Read on to find out which of your favorite celebs have achieved the coveted billionaire status.
Ye
After so many years of musical success and how quickly his Yeezy brand took off, it's no surprise that Ye (formerly Kanye West) has found himself a place among this elite company. In 2021, Ye made Forbes' billionaire list for the first time, clocking in at a net worth of about $1.8 billion.
Rihanna
She started off as a singer, and even though she topped the charts, Rihanna has really set her sights on her brand, Fenty, lately, selling makeup and lingerie and letting the cash pile up. As of August 2021, Forbes estimated that Rihanna is worth $1.7 billion.
Oprah Winfrey
Considering the kind of career that Oprah Winfrey has had, is it honestly surprising that Forbes considers her the wealthiest female entertainer in the world? The site estimates her net worth at $2.6 billion as of October 2021, and this acclaimed talk show host and philanthropist shows absolutely no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
George Lucas
It practically goes without saying that the man responsible for the Star Wars franchise has a lot of money in the bank. George Lucas, the founder of Lucasfilm (who also created the Indiana Jones franchise), is worth an estimated $7 billion, according to Forbes.
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian has built herself quite an empire between KKW Cosmetics, Skims, reality TV, and her social media earnings, so is it any wonder that she's finally become a billionaire herself? In 2021, she made the Forbes list for the first time now that she's worth about $1.2 billion.
Elon Musk
The man behind Tesla has been making headlines this year for going to space, and it's his riches that made it all possible for him. Now considered one of the richest people in the world, Forbes estimates Elon Musk's worth at approximately $190.5 billion.
Jeff Bezos
Thanks to his constantly growing Amazon empire (honestly, what would we do without Amazon Prime?), Jeff Bezos is currently in the No. 1 slot on Forbes' list of richest people in the world — of course, the rankings are changing all the time. The site estimates his worth to be about $201 billion.
Mark Cuban
You probably recognize Mark Cuban from Shark Tank, but he's also the owner of the NBA team the Dallas Mavericks — no big deal! The fact that he's also a billionaire helps, too. Forbes estimates his worth at about $4.5 billion. No wonder he's got cash to invest!
Michael Jordan
After a long-running pro basketball career, scoring endorsement deals with major brands like Nike and Gatorade, and, of course starring in Space Jam, it makes sense that Michael Jordan's pockets are totally padded. Today, he's worth about $1.6 billion after a legendary career.
Steven Spielberg
Director Steven Spielberg has brought us classics like Jaws, Schindler's List, and Jurassic Park and cofounded DreamWorks studios — and he's made bank in the process. Forbes estimates his net worth at around $3.7 billion. Not too shabby!
Tyler Perry
In 2021, director Tyler Perry also made the Forbes list for the first time now that he's finally crossed that $1 billion threshold. After working his way up from poverty, Tyler has now made a name for himself in TV, movies, and even theater.
Jay-Z
Not only is Jay-Z a billionaire, but his becoming one actually set a record. In 2019, Forbes declared that he was the first rapper to become a billionaire, with his net worth now around $1.4 billion thanks to his music career, champagne brand, and several other assets.
