World’s 20 Richest People Revealed (3 of 11)

17. Taylor Swift: $900 million

From country darling to pop icon, Taylor Swift has dominated the music scene for over two decades. She’s a master storyteller, weaving personal experiences into chart-topping anthems. Her ability to capture heartbreak, growth, and resilience resonates deeply with fans. Swift is not just a singer, she’s a savvy businesswoman, owning her masters and re-recording her early albums following a dispute with Scooter Braun, who had purchased the rights to the originals.

Bonus Fact: As a kid, Swift worked on her dad’s Christmas tree farm, which served as the inspiration for her 2019 song of the same title.

16. Jerry Seinfeld: $900 million

Jerry Seinfeld, a comedian and actor, rose to fame with his distinct brand of observational humor, with an emphasis on the absurd and mundane aspects of everyday life. He co-created Seinfeld, one of the most successful sitcoms of all time, playing a fictionalized version of himself. The “show about nothing” approach revolutionized sitcoms and cemented his comedic legacy. Beyond acting, Jerry remains a prolific stand-up comedian, touring worldwide.

Bonus Fact: In 1980, Seinfeld had a small, recurring role on the sitcom Benson, only finding out he’d been fired after coming in for a read-through session and realizing he wasn’t in the script.