Oprah Winfrey, the world’s wealthiest Black woman, has solidified her status among the global elite. Forbes estimates her net worth at $3 billion, placing her at the top of the global wealth pyramid.
Winfrey, dubbed the “Queen of Talk,” has developed a successful media empire with Harpo Productions, co-producing films such as “The Color Purple” and “Beloved.” Winfrey’s skill goes beyond mesmerizing audiences on television.
The world’s richest Black woman’s investment ability is shown by her 2023 investment in Dr. Barbara Sturm’s skincare company and savvy real estate investments. Her Montecito mansion in California sold for a profit of $6.6 million, bolstering her financial position.
According to Forbes, Winfrey’s net worth has increased by $200 million this year alone, to $3 billion. This represents a huge increase from $2.8 billion on January 1.
Her net worth increased by $300 million in 2023, bringing it from $2.5 billion to $2.8 billion by year-end. This marks her comeback to the billionaire ranks since 2015.
Winfrey’s recent $200 million gain to 1,138th on the global rich list can be attributed to her asset portfolio and her supremacy in media and entertainment. This strengthens her status as the wealthiest Black lady in America and the globe.
Oprah Winfrey’s considerable land ownership in Hawaii strengthens her financial position. This year, she was named one of the state’s top billionaire landowners.
Oprah Winfrey, along with computer heavyweights Larry Ellison and Mark Zuckerberg, and retail magnate Tadashi Yanai, owns 2,130 acres of land in Hawaii.
The estate includes grasslands, medieval stone walls, grazing cattle, a bed & breakfast, and an organic farm.
Winfrey, a passionate conservationist, plans to preserve the land’s natural state and restore the watershed by planting native plants. “She just wants to protect it forever,” says Bob Greene, her property manager.