Beauty empires, billion-dollar tours and savvy exits — here is who is making the most money in entertainment this year.
Kim Kardashian — $1.7B
Reality TV made her famous, but SKIMS made her a billionaire. Kardashian tops the list thanks to the shapewear juggernaut and a sprawling beauty empire.
She is the blueprint for turning fame into a durable consumer business.
Selena Gomez — $1.3B
Rare Beauty rocketed Gomez into the billionaire club, proving that an authentic, mental-health-forward brand can move serious product.
Beauty, not just music or acting, is where the real money now lives.
Rihanna — $1.4B
Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty have made Rihanna richer than her music ever could, even as fans beg for a new album.
Inclusive beauty turned out to be a billion-dollar idea.
Taylor Swift — $1.1B
Swift became a billionaire almost entirely through music and touring, a rarity in an era of brand-built fortunes. The Eras Tour alone reset the ceiling.
She proved an artist can reach billionaire status on songs alone.
Dwayne Johnson — $800M
The Rock blends blockbuster paychecks with Teremana tequila, the ZOA energy brand and relentless social-media reach.
He is the model for the modern, multi-hyphenate movie-star CEO.
Tom Cruise — $600M
Backend deals on billion-dollar franchises keep Cruise among the highest earners in film, decades into his career.
Old-school movie stardom can still print money at the very top.
MrBeast — $500M
The YouTube giant turned viral generosity into Feastables and a content empire, becoming the face of creator-economy wealth.
The first true billionaire-in-waiting built entirely on the internet.
Ryan Reynolds — $500M
Savvy exits from Aviation Gin and Mint Mobile turned Reynolds into one of Hollywood most successful business minds.
He rewrote the playbook for the actor-as-investor.
Beyonce — $540M
Touring, Parkwood Entertainment and the Ivy Park line keep Beyonce among music wealthiest figures.
A reminder that catalog and touring remain a powerful engine.
Drake — $250M
Record-breaking streaming numbers plus OVO and a stake in spirits keep Drake near the top of music earners.
Streaming dominance translates directly into staying power.