Oprah Winfrey, 65 – Est. $3.1B
The “Queen of all media,” Oprah Winfrey, has established herself as a philanthropist, media executive, talk show host, and actress. She became the first African-American billionaire, thanks to her multiple streams of income, including the O magazine and her cable network, OWN. Oprah also raked in her fortune from Weight Watchers endorsement deals and she also got into a multi-year partnership with Apple in 2018 that will see her produce content for their streaming TV service. Through Oprah.com, she provides interactive content and resources related to her book club, show, magazines, and public charity.