Hurun Richest Self-Made Women in the World 2026 list released

Exam-focused facts from the 20 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Hurun Research Institute released the Richest Self-Made Women in the World 2026 list featuring 150 self-made women billionaires globally.
Seven celebrity women billionaires are identified: Oprah Winfrey ($3.8 billion), Kim Kardashian ($2.2 billion), Taylor Swift ($1.6 billion), Rihanna ($1.5 billion), JK Rowling ($1.3 billion), Kylie Jenner ($1.2 billion), and Beyoncé ($1 billion).
China leads with 78 self-made women billionaires, followed by the USA with 40.