According to *Forbes’* The World’s Celebrity Billionaire report, George Lucas is the world's richest celebrity.
The director of the *Star Wars* films is recorded as having a net worth of US$5.5 billion as of March 8, 2024.
George Lucas did not recently become wealthy. He has been on the *Forbes* billionaire list since 1997.
The 79-year-old's wealth increased after he sold his film production company, LucasFilm, to Walt Disney for US$4 billion in 2012.
In second place is another top director, Steven Spielberg, with a net worth of US$4.8 billion. Some of his very popular films include *Jaws*, *Jurassic Park*, and *Schindler's List*.
Then Michael Jordan is the third richest celebrity with an estimated net worth of US$3.2 billion.
Although he had a career as a professional athlete, Michael Jordan's greatest source of wealth comes from his partnership with Nike and his investments in the basketball world.
He is recorded as having bought the NBA club Charlotte Hornets for US$175 million in 2010, then selling it for US$3 billion in August 2023.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift, who has recently been widely discussed due to the success of her *Eras Tour* concert series, is ranked 14th on the list of the world's richest celebrities.
The singer of *Blank Space* is estimated to have a net worth of US$1.1 billion, after holding a world tour whose ticket sales reached US$190 million.
Taylor Swift also became the first musician to make this list using only songs and ticket sales.
Here is the complete list of the world's richest celebrities according to *Forbes* as of March 8, 2024:
1. George Lucas: US$5.5 billion
2. Steven Spielberg: US$4.8 billion
3. Michael Jordan: US$3.2 billion
4. Oprah Winfrey: US$2.8 billion
5. Jay-Z: US$2.5 billion
6. Kim Kardashian: US$1.7 billion
7. Peter Jackson: US$1.5 billion
8. Tyler Perry: US$1.4 billion
9. Rihanna: US$1.4 billion
10. Tiger Woods: US$1.3 billion
11. LeBron James: US$1.2 billion
12. Magic Johnson: US$1.2 billion
13. Dick Wolf: US$1.2 billion
14. Taylor Swift: US$1.1 billion