Billionaire artists: check out the list of the richest celebrities in entertainment

The Forbes Billionaires List, updated annually, has become a parameter on the growing rise of celebrities. The 2026 edition brings together artists worth more than US$48 billion (around R$243 billion).

With Oprah Winfrey, Jay-Z, Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian, the 2026 Forbes Billionaires List features celebrities who became famous first and then became extremely rich.

As a result, the list leaves out people who are famous for being rich or who became known for the success of their own businesses.

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Check out who the billionaire artists in the world of entertainment are:
Steven Spielberg
At 79 years old, the co-founder of the DreamWorks studio and film director obtained a fortune of US$7.1 billion (about R$36 billion). In addition to his career in the cinematographic world, he receives an amount from tickets sold at Universal theme parks, due to the films Jaws, Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones.

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George Lucas
With a fortune of US$5.2 billion (about R$26.8 billion), the creator of Star Wars and Indiana Jones reached the position of second billionaire among entertainment celebrities. He also sold the film production company Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012 for US$4 billion (about R$20 billion).

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Oprah Winfrey
The presenter earned US$3.2 billion (R$16.4 billion) by turning her talk show into a success over 25 years. At age 72, she also invested the profits acquired in real estate acquisitions. Oprah owns a dozen properties in Hawaii.

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Jay-Z
The singer is hip-hop's first billionaire and has almost tripled his fortune. In addition to generating profits from alcoholic beverage businesses, he also sold 50% of the Armand de Brignac champagne brand. At 56 years old, Jay-Z currently has US$2.8 billion (R$14.4 billion).

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Taylor Swift
The American singer reached US$2 billion (R$10.3 billion) in net worth. She became a billionaire after her 2023 tour "The Eras Tour." Her fortune includes $1 billion in royalties and touring, as well as a music catalog worth around $900 million.

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Kim Kardashian
After becoming famous on the popular reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians, she launched her career in the world of business and investments. Today, at 45 years old, Kim Kardashian has a net worth of US$1.9 billion (R$9.8 billion).

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Peter Jackson
Known for directing the trilogies "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit", he became a billionaire in 2021 and, today, is worth US$1.9 billion (R$9.8 billion). In addition to his film profits, he also sold his visual effects company Wētā FX to Unity Software for $1.6 billion.

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Bruce Springsteen
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member sold more than 140 million albums over his 50-year career. With an extensive musical catalogue, he has accumulated US$1.2 billion (R$6.1 billion).

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Arnold Schwarzenegger
At 78 years old, the highest-paid actor in Hollywood history reached a fortune of US$1.2 billion (R$6.1 billion).

He is also a former governor of California and has earned salaries and profit-sharing deals from his films.

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James Cameron
Director of hits such as "Titanic" and "Avatar", Cameron achieved one of the highest box office grosses in history. Currently, at age 71, he has a net worth of US$1.1 billion (R$5.6 billion).

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Rihanna
With an admirable career in the music industry, the cosmetics company Fenty Beauty is the artist's biggest source of income. Rihanna currently has a fortune of US$1 billion (R$5.1 billion).

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Beyoncé
At 44 years old, the singer has almost three decades in the music industry. Currently, his fortune is estimated at US$1 billion (R$5.1 billion). In addition, she achieved the record for most Grammy wins in history.

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Bruce Springsteen joins Forbes list of billionaires

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