World-famous Oprah Winfrey is another celebrity that practically feels like royalty, so it might not be surprising to see her on this list. Ranked as one of the wealthiest women in the United States, Oprah Winfrey is the first female black billionaire in the world. With a net worth that enormous, she’s definitely the wealthiest celebrity on this list.
A self-made woman, Oprah did not come from money and made her entire fortune on her own. Obviously known for her famous talk show, Oprah continues to build her fortune by investing in real estate around the world and starting new businesses. She is also famous for her philanthropic contributions to the world and donates large sums of money to charity. These days, Oprah spends the majority of her time working on her health and wellness ventures but continues to build her empire from her various businesses, including the OWN Network and of course, re-runs of her famous show.
Robert De Niro — $520 Million
Robert De Niro is one of the most well-known actors in Hollywood. His career took off after he landed a starring role in one of the most iconic films in cinema history when he played Vito Corleone in "The Godfather Part II". This role launched him to international success, allowing him to continue to act in classic films like "Taxi Driver" and "Cape Fear."
Though he made a pretty penny from his acting career, what really helped De Niro amass the wealth he currently possesses was his business foresight. Investing in the Nobu restaurant chain and Tribeca Enterprises was a smart move on his part and has certainly paid off. The Tribeca Film Festival alone adds millions to De Niro’s net worth every year. Now that’s an offer nobody could refuse.
Mariah Carey — $340 Million
After her debut album came out in 1991, it was clear that Mariah Carey was going to lead a hugely successful career. She signed with Columbia Records and the first album she made with them was named top-seller of the year. No surprise, considering fans bought over 15 million copies! Carey’s impressive set of vocal cords has made her quite the career and fortune over the years.
Since 1991, Mariah Carey has continued to put out chart-topping hits. You can’t make it through December without hearing her 1994 holiday hit, “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” at least a dozen times. She’s signed enormous record contracts that have helped her put out hit songs like "Touch My Body", hold a Las Vegas residency, and become such an iconic singer that she worked as a judge on the hit competition series, "American Idol."
Leonardo DiCaprio — $310 Million
Beginning his acting career in television commercials as a child and eventually moving into regular acting roles in TV shows in the 1990s, actor Leonardo DiCaprio got an early start in his career. Making an initial name for himself on the sitcom "Growing Pains," DiCaprio’s acting career gained traction quickly. He even received an Oscar nomination for his role in "What’s Eating Gilbert Grape," the film in which he co-starred with Johnny Depp.
His career continued to skyrocket, reaching international heights after his role in "Titanic." Leonardo DiCaprio continues to have a hugely successful acting career, starring in hit after hit. He’s finally won an Oscar, but more than that, he’s made a huge amount of money over the years. Not only that, but he’s somehow never been married or had children, so has nobody to share his huge wealth with but himself.
Sandra Bullock — $280 Million
Sandra Bullock has had a long and successful career and continues to star in box office hits to this day. She’s named one of Hollywood’s top 20 actresses in terms of net worth. She’s been in the business for an impressive 30 years and has earned the salary to prove it. In 2014, Bullock was named one of Forbes’ Highest-Paid Actresses. Her impressive fortune comes from hit films like "Miss Congeniality," "The Blind Side," "Oceans 8," and the Netflix film, "Bird Box."
Not only is she a talented actress, Bullock actually owns her own production company, Fortis Film. The company has made numerous projects including the movie "Practical Magic" and "George Lopez," the television series. Bullock isn’t greedy with her money, either. After Hurricane Harvey hit, Bullock donated $1 million to the American Red Cross to help get aid to those in need.