The superstars at the top of $33 trillion list
Forbes has officially revealed its list of The World's Most Powerful Women.
The names were determined by four main metrics: money, media, impact and spheres of influence.
Spread over finance, media, technology and various industries, these women are worth a collective $33 trillion (AU$51,718,424,999,999) in economic power and influence more than 1 billion people.
Read on to see all the entertainers who made this year's list.
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Rihanna
Singer Rihanna was named the 76th Most Powerful Woman of 2024.
The billionaire superstar earned an extensive financial portfolio through her music and cosmetics line, Fenty Beauty.
Rihanna
Fenty Beauty doubled its revenue in 2022 and is co-owned by French luxury retailer LVMH.
Rihanna also holds a significant stake in the Savage x Fenty lingerie line and her net worth is staggering...
Rihanna
Despite not releasing any new music since 2016, Forbes puts her overall wealth at $2.2 billion.
Beyoncé
Beyoncé, 43, is one of the most well-known musicians in the world – and the 35th most powerful woman according to Forbes.
The singer broke the record for the most Grammy wins ever, with 32, in 2023.
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey was named the 33rd most powerful woman and the second leading lady in her field.
After 25 years, Winfrey transitioned her talk show into a business empire.
She then went on to co-produce The Color Purple, Beloved, and Selma and launched her cable channel OWN, which earned her a pretty penny...
Oprah Winfrey
Winfrey, 70, is worth $4.7 billion, according to Forbes.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift placed 23rd on the list and was named the most powerful woman out of the media and entertainment category.
The successful singer, 34, has climbed the ladder of influence through her extensive discography and record-breaking Eras Tour.
Taylor Swift
Swift became a billionaire in October 2023 due to the value of her music catalogue and concert earnings.
She is also ranked 24th on the list of America's Self-Made Women.
Taylor Swift
Forbes also reported her net worth at a whopping $2.6 billion.
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