Oprah Winfrey (1954), Mississippi | $300M
If you hear someone say they rose from grass to grace, believe them; Oprah did. Oprah Winfrey, aka “Queen of All Media,” is one of the most popular female personalities globally who came from poverty. People know her as the talk show host of “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” a philanthropist, actress, and media executive.
She has been at the forefront of the list among the most influential women worldwide. She is also considered the 4th richest celebrity. Her whopping salary is approximately $300 million annually. In 2021, Winfrey released documentaries such as “Tina,” “The Me You Can’t See,” and “Adele One Night Only” for a CBS Primetime Special.
