By Sakshi Sah
Published Mar 25, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Meet the world’s richest celebrities in 2024

Meet the richest stars who turned fame into fortune.

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According to Forbes, the Star Wars director became a billionaire in 1997. He is the richest celebrity on the list.

George Lucas: $5.5 Billion

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The legendary director of Jaws and Jurassic Park became the first billionaire filmmaker in 1994.

Steven Spielberg: $4.8 Billion

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Jordan became the first billionaire athlete in 2015.

Michael Jordan: $3.2 Billion 

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The daytime talk show host became the first black female billionaire in 2003.

Oprah Winfrey: $2.8 Billion

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Hip-hop’s first billionaire, Jay-Z, continues to grow his empire and fortune.

Jay-Z: $2.5 Billion

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The reality star turned entrepreneur made her fortune from beauty and clothing brands.

Kim Kardashian: $1.7 Billion

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The Lord of the Rings director earned billions by selling his visual effects company, Weta Digital.

Peter Jackson: $1.5 Billion

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