Not that it’s completely legal or ethical, but there is certainly an irresistible and enjoyable way to keep tabs on the bank accounts of the wealthiest celebrities. These are the people who have turned their talents, good timing, and a little bit of luck into vast enterprises that go far beyond the screen or stage. In 2025, the wealthy and the mighty of the entertainment world are no longer stars; they are billionaires who are building industries, changing the rules, and living the lives that we can only imagine. Why don’t we go through the 10 richest people in entertainment and find out the way to their success?
10. Magic Johnson — $1.5 Billion
After he retired his sneakers, Magic Johnson became a boardroom icon. In retirement, Magic built a large business empire, owning stakes in everything from sports franchises such as the LA Dodgers and Washington Commanders to insurance companies. Magic has shown that his ability to read the game carries over ideally into the business world, just like it did on the hardwood.
9. Peter Jackson — $1.7 Billion
The author who brought Middle-earth to existence didn’t stop there after The Lord of the Rings. Peter Jackson’s biggest monetary success came from selling half of his visual effects behemoth, Weta Digital, to Unity Software for nearly $1 billion. Looks like the magic wasn’t just on the screen; it was in business, too.
8. Kim Kardashian — $1.7 Billion
After some time closely following the rise and fall of reality stars, Kim Kardashian turned into one of the most successful businesswomen, one step at a time. She is referred to as the mogul of the international fashion world, who perfectly represents the modern age. Her Skims shapewear brand became a sensation and brought in millions of dollars every year; at the same time, her beauty brand, SKKN By Kim, keeps expanding her empire. Besides that, let us also mention the luxury real estate market, where she is also present, and the endorsement deals, which keep growing and making it obvious that she has mastered the celebrity-to-cash conversion.
7. Jay-Z — $2.5 Billion
Jay-Z is an amazing rapper and, consequently, one of the most intelligent business people in the music industry. His portfolio is a sum of equity in luxury spirits brands, tech investments such as Uber, a refined collection of art, and, of course, his music catalog,og which is simply irreplaceable. His every decision, from champagne to streaming, has made him more powerful, and today, he is one of the powerful titans of the industry beyond any doubt.
6. Vince McMahon — $3 Billion
The founders of the WWE have basically taken wrestling to a higher level and subsequently made it globally famous. One of Vince McMahon’s most audacious moves was when, in 2023, he merged WWE with UF, C, forming TKO Group Holdings. What he did in actuality with the transmutation of the wired content into a billion-dollar conglomerate was to help confirm that he is not only a business genius but also a charmer of the audience.
5. Oprah Winfrey — $3 Billion
The fame of her talk show, which became a household name, has been overshadowed by the influence of Oprah as the queen of the entertainment world. Apart from being involved in the film and television industry, making great money deals, and collecting breathtaking luxury properties are just a few ways she managed to maintain her position among the most influential and wealthiest names in the entertainment industry. On top of that, she is definitely well supported by a $75 million jet of hers.
4. Michael Jordan — $3.5 Billion
Basketball was not the only thing that Michael Jordan transformed; he also changed the entire athlete marketing landscape. Just from his royalties with Nike, he makes more than $100 million every year, and with his other businesses, such as the Charlotte Hornets, in which he was previously the majority owner, he became the first athlete to make the Forbes richest list of billionaires. Air Jordans are not shoes—they are a brand that has no limits geographically.
3. George Lucas — $5.1 Billion
George Lucas was a real-life empire builder in multiple ways. One of the most outstanding moments in his career was the $4 billion sale of Lucasfilm to Disney. However, the financial imprint he left behind is undeniable. After a few years, the Star Wars saga continues to bring billions of dollars of income, and Lucas keeps receiving the fruits of his audacity in Hollywood.
2. Steven Spielberg — $5.3 Billion
The most talented storyteller of them all, Steven Spielberg, is not just the king of the blockbusters; he’s a savvy businessman. Not only did he create such masterworks as E.T. and Jurassic Park, but he negotiated a mythical deal that pays him a percentage of box office in Universal theme parks. That’s passive income on a scale only conceived by Spielberg.
1. Arnold Schwarzenegger — $1.49 Billion
What, gasp? No, really, don’t. Of course, it is a story from the bottom to the top of Arnold Schwarzenegger, going not only a bodybuilding legend, but also a Hollywood action star, and even further, his way to the Governor of California – a story that one can find in a fairy tale book. On his way, he also made a turn for the better and went from a real estate tycoon to a smart investor. By owning stocks in several big companies and buying different properties, he has shown that he is not less of a business person than a movie star.
Such billionaires in the entertainment industry are not only entertainers, but they are also the ones who create empires. The likes of shapewear and sneakers, space epics and sports teams, these stars have used their fame to become extremely rich and maintain their fortune for a long time. In 2025, the throne is not only given to the most talented ones but also to those who are able to handle the money game successfully with foresight, hard work, and courage.