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Forbes’ 10th Anniversary List of Self-Made Women Tops $155 Billion

Rising valuations underpin a record 38 billionaires with a new $350 million cutoff for entry

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Overview

  • Diane Hendricks holds the top spot for an eighth straight year with her ABC Supply stake valued at $22.3 billion.
  • More than half of the list saw their fortunes climb since 2024 as private and public valuations surged.
  • Nine first-time entrants include Selena Gomez at $700 million and Lucy Guo, who became the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire at age 30.
  • Six women from last year’s list were dropped as company performances and market valuations shifted.
  • The ranking highlights entrepreneurs across sectors from tech and AI to sports and entertainment, including Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian and Rihanna.