Beyonce Knowles | Musician and Entrepreneur | $500 Million

Beyoncé Knowles’ journey from her humble roots to where she is now is certainly a lesson in perseverance. Even at such a young age, she was already chasing after her dreams—no wonder she’s managed to achieve so much in such a short period. When she was just seven years old, Beyoncé wowed audiences when she performed at her school’s talent show and won against contestants twice her age. Today, she has become one of music industry’s most influential figures and has released iconic tunes like Halo, Irreplaceable, and If I Were a Boy, among others. Aside from being a successful solo artist, Beyoncé also makes a fortune with her business empire.

She can easily earn $80 million in a year, thanks to various endorsement deals. Knowles’ fragrance line has also made $500 million in revenue since 2010. Together with her husband, Jay Z, they own over $150-million worth of property investments across the United States.