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Beyoncé
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Known for her vocal ability, artistic reinventions, and live performances, she is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 21st century. Credited with shaping popular music, Beyoncé is often deemed one of the greatest entertainers of all time.
Sandra Bullock
Sandra Annette Bullock is an American actress and film producer. The world's highest-paid actress of 2010 and 2014, Bullock's filmography spans both comedy and drama, and her accolades include an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. She was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2010.
Kim Kardashian
Kimberly Noel Kardashian is an American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman. She first gained media attention in 2007 following the unauthorized release of a sex tape with American singer Ray J. Afterwards, she and her family began to appear on the E! reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians. The show aired until 2021, and its success led to the formation of several spin-offs before its revival in the form of, Hulu's The Kardashians (2022–present) as part of her and her family's multi-year deal with the streaming service.
Jessica Alba
Jessica Marie Alba is an American actress and businesswoman. She rose to prominence at age 19 for portraying Max Guevara, the lead character in the television series Dark Angel (2000–2002), for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. Her cinematic breakthrough came shortly after with the lead role in Honey (2003).
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III, known professionally as 50 Cent, is an American rapper, actor, television producer, record executive, and businessman. Born in Queens, a borough of New York City, Jackson began pursuing a musical career in 1996. In 1999–2000, he recorded his debut album, Power of the Dollar, for Columbia Records. During a shooting in May 2000, he was struck by nine bullets, causing its release to be canceled and Jackson to be dropped from the label. His 2002 mixtape Guess Who's Back? was discovered by Detroit rapper Eminem, who signed Jackson to his label Shady Records that year.
Lance Armstrong
cyclist from the United States
Dr. Dre
American record producer and rapper (born 1965)
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, businessman, and record executive. He was named the greatest rapper of all time by Billboard and Vibe in 2023. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, Jay-Z is known for his complex lyricism that often uses double entendres, wordplay, and braggadocio. His music is built on a rags to riches narrative. He is the wealthiest musical artist in history, worth US$2.8 billion as of 2026.
Robert Kiyosaki
American finance author and investor (born 1947)
Sean Combs
Sean John Combs, also known professionally as Diddy, is an American former rapper, record producer, record executive, and actor. He is credited with the discovery and development of musical artists such as the Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, and Usher, among others.
Sam Walton
American businessman (1918–1992)
Nas
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones ( ; born September 14, 1973), known mononymously as Nas ( ), is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and record producer. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. The son of jazz musician Olu Dara, Nas began his musical career in 1989 under the moniker "Nasty Nas", and recorded demos under the wing of fellow East Coast rapper Large Professor. Nas made his recording debut on Professor's group, Main Source's 1991 song "Live at the Barbeque".
Martha Stewart
American businesswoman, writer, TV personality (born 1941)
Ludacris
Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), known professionally as Ludacris (), is an American rapper and actor. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludacris moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he first began rapping. Starting out with a brief stint as a DJ, he formed the record label Disturbing tha Peace in the late 1990s to release his debut studio album Incognegro (1999). After its single, "What's Your Fantasy" (featuring Shawnna), became a top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, the album was re-released by Def Jam Recordings as his major label debut, Back for the First Time (2000). The latte
Ruth Handler
American businesswoman
Estée Lauder
American businesswoman (1906–2004)
Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.
American businessman, politician and diplomat (1888–1969)
Charlie Munger
American businessman (1924–2023)
Nolan Bushnell
American entrepreneur
Mark Cuban
Mark Cuban is an American businessman, entrepreneur, and television personality. He is the former principal owner and current minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and co-owner of 2929 Entertainment. From 2012 to 2025, he was also one of the main "sharks" on the ABC reality television series Shark Tank.
Helena Rubinstein
Polish-American businesswoman, art collector, and philanthropist
Jessica Jung
South Korean-American singer
Ronald Lauder
American businessman, art collector, philanthropist, political activist
David Perdue
American politician, businessman, and diplomat (born 1949)
Swizz Beatz
American record producer and rapper (born 1978)
Jim Walton
American businessman
S. Robson Walton
American billionaire and heir
Master P
American rapper, actor and record executive
Sally Jewell
US politician, business executive and corporate director; former Secretary of the Interior and CEO of REI
Andrea Jung
President and CEO, Avon Products
Martha Wash
American singer-songwriter, actress, and producer
Julius Rosenwald
American businessman (1862–1932)
Rocky De La Fuente
American businessman and perennial candidate (born 1954)
Bernard Marcus
American businessman, philanthropist and political donor (1929–2024)
Charles Revson
American-Canadian businessman (Revlon)
Hubert Joly
French businessman and corporate director
Lee Scott
American businessman
David Trone
American businessman and politician
Doug McMillon
American entrepreneur, executive, CEO of Walmart
John B. T. Campbell III
American politician
Ronald Perelman
American businessman and investor (born 1943)
Leonard Lauder
American billionaire, philanthropist, art collector
Evelyn Lauder
Jewish American businesswoman and philanthropist (1936–2011)
Seo Jung-kwon
South Korean rapper
Marcus Lemonis
American businessman
Bruce Sundlun
American World War II pilot and politician (1920-2011)
Lessing J. Rosenwald
American businessman, collector and bibliophile (1891–1979)
Mark Parker
American chief executive of Nike, Inc.
Young Chop
American record producer and rapper from Illinois (1993-)
Millard Drexler
American business manager
Sam Zell
American billionaire investor (1941–2023)
Alex McMillan
American politician
Stanley Chera
American businessman (1942-2020)
Rosalind Brewer
American business executive and chemist
Natalie Massenet
American businessman
Gert Boyle
German-American businesswoman
Paul Marciano
American fashion designer
Jimmy Haslam
American businessman and sports team owner (born 1954)
Ron Johnson
American businessman
John Mackey
American businessman, current CEO of Whole Foods Market