These are the youngest female billionaires in the world. They range in age from 19 to over 50. Some of them made their fortune on their own, and others inherited the family business. Read on to learn just how these remarkable young women got their billions.
Amanda Hearst
Amanda Hearst owns the Hearst Corporation and is worth $8.7 billion. It was founded by her great-grandfather.She founded Friends and Finn, an organization dedicated to preventing puppy mill mistreatment. She collaborates with nonprofit organizations to spread a positive message about animal welfare.
Amanda Hearst
Marie Besnier Beauvalot
Marie Besnier Beauvalot, 34, has a net worth of $2.5 billion. She inherited the French dairy firm Lactalis. She and her two siblings own the entire corporation.They manufacture Président brie cheese, which is what has made the company popular. The company is situated in Laval, western France.
Marie Besnier Beauvalot
Ivanka Trump
Ivanka Trump’s fortune is approximately $3 billion, which her father, Donald Trump, helped to build. She received Summa Cum Laude from the Wharton School of Business. She also participated on her father’s show, “The Apprentice,” where she oversaw several teams.Ivanka is currently the Trump Organization’s Executive Vice President of Development and Acquisitions, and she was a significant advisor to Trump during his 2016 presidential campaign.
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Holly Branson
Holly Branson is worth $3.8 billion. Her father is entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson. She went to medical school and specialized in neurology.After school, she worked in the neurology department at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. She also traverses the world for humanitarian work.
Holly Branson
Serra Sabanci
Serra Sabanci is 39 years old and valued $1.1 billion. She is a stakeholder and board member at Sabanci Holdings, Turkey’s largest financial and industrial company.She is the 28th wealthiest person in Turkey. She attended the University of Portsmouth and graduated with honors from Istanbul Bilgi University’s Department of Economics.
Serra Sabanci
Lee Seo-Hyun
Lee Seo-Hyun is 41 years old and valued $1.3 billion. She is president of Cheil Industries, a textile company. Seo-Hyun developed the company into the fashion and chemical industries.She then purchased Colombo Via Della Spiga. She also merged with Samsung SDI and Samsung Everland, establishing them as the premier producer of energy storage technologies.
Lee Seo Hyun
Aerin Lauder
Aerin Lauder is 46 and has a net worth of $1.85 billion. She is an heir to the Estée Lauder fortune.She also has her own fashion, perfume, cosmetic, and furniture line called AERIN. She owns 16 million shares in the Estée Lauder Company.
Aerin Lauder
Dylan Lauren
Dylan Lauren, the daughter of designer Ralph Lauren, is worth $4.7 billion. She opened Dylan’s Candy Bar, the world’s largest candy shop.While she elected not to follow in her father’s footsteps, she did let him to create her wedding dress when she married Paul Arrouet in 2011. It appears she would prefer bathe in sugar than deal with clothes.
Dylan Lauren
Athina Onassis
Athina Onassis is the last living descendant of controversial Greek millionaire Aristotle Onassis, making her style icon Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ granddaughter by marriage. She was once projected to be worth $5 billion, having received $800 million in inheritance on her 18th birthday.In recent years, however, the heiress appears to have fallen on hard times, and there is conjecture that her fortune is rapidly shrinking due to the expenses of her luxurious lifestyle and her reported $100 million divorce payout to her philandering ex-husband.Even the media in her home nation of Greece is speculating on the heiresses’ financial situation, with one headline stating “Athina Onassis May Not Be Billionaires Anymore!” Ouch!
Athina Onassis
Charlotte Casiraghi
Charlotte Casiraghi, a 29-year-old model, is worth $5.7 billion. She is the second child of Caroline, Princess of Hanover, and Stefano Casiraghi, an Italian industrialist. Charlotte is the eighth in line for the throne of Monaco.She holds a philosophy degree from Sorbonne University, is an accomplished equestrian, and is the face of Gucci.She made news in 2013 when she had an out-of-wedlock son with famous French actor Gad Elmaleh, who is 16 years older than her.Unfortunately, there was no fairy-tale ending for this couple, as they abruptly split up two years later, with a source telling People magazine: “He wasn’t around enough – and she wanted a father for her son.”
Charlotte Casiraghi
Sara Blakely
Sara Blakely is 45 years old and worth $1 billion. She developed the company Spanx, which manufactures intimate apparel, pants, and leggings. In 2012, Time named her one of the world’s 100 most influential people.Forbes has ranked her as the 93rd most powerful woman in the world. With millions of people in the globe, being the 93rd most powerful is incredible. The future billionaire is among the world’s youngest.
Sara Blakely
Alexandra Andresen
Alexandra Andresen is 19 years old, making her the world’s youngest female billionaire. She is Johan H. Andresen Jr.’s daughter and worth an astounding $1.2 billion.He is the Norwegian industrialist who owns Ferd AS. He gave 80% of his Ferd Holding shares to his children.
Alexandra Andresen
Perenna Kei
Perenna Kei, a 24-year-old, is worth $1.3 billion. She attended the University of London and earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance.She owns 85% of Logan Property Holding through firms in Guernsey and the Cayman Islands. Logan Property sells luxury real estate in Shenzhen. She also owns a family trust.
Perenna Kei
Yvonne Bauer
Yvonne Bauer is 38 years old and wealthy $2.4 billion. She owns 600 publications, 400 digital projects, and 50 radio and television stations around the globe.Her company’s name is Bauer Media, and it was formed in 1875. She is the fifth generation of her family to lead the corporation.
Yvonne Bauer
Laurene Powell Jobs
Laurene Powell Jobs is 51 years old and is worth $20.4 billion. She married the late Steve Jobs. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Art and Science from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.She went on to earn an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. She started the Emerson Collective, which empowers underprivileged kids via business.
Margarita Louis-Dreyfus
Margarita Louis-Dreyfus is 52 years old and valued $8.7 billion. Her husband Robert (Julia’s second cousin) died, leaving her with Louis-Dreyfus, a French commodities magnate.Her personal stake in the company expanded after she sold a portion of its energy trading business. She also owns Olympique Marseille, a soccer powerhouse.
Margarita Louis Dreyfus
Lynsi Snyder
Lynsi Snyder received the final portion of her inheritance, the In-N-Out Burger wealth, on her 35th birthday (May 5, 2017). She currently controls 97% of the fast-food company and is worth $1.3 billion.Snyder has had a terrible life despite her current wealth; her uncle was murdered in an aircraft disaster in 1993, and her father died of a heroin overdose in 1999. She was in a succession of problematic relationships before discovering Christianity and changing her ways after her last divorce.
Lynsi Snyder
Jane Lauder
Jane Lauder is 43 years old and worth $1.4 billion. She is the sister of Aerin. She is also the heir to the Estée Lauder cosmetics firm and serves as the global president and general manager of the Estée Lauder, Origins, Ojon, and Darphin brands. She holds 20 million shares of the corporation.
Jane Lauder
Zhou Qunfei
Zhou Qunfei is 45 years old and valued $5.7 billion. She was raised in a low-income family yet went on to become a successful entrepreneur. She started Lens Technology, a company that develops touch displays.Her company provides these screens to electronics manufacturers including Samsung, Apple, and Huawei. She is the wealthiest woman in China.
Zhou Qunfei
Sandra Ortega Mera
Sandra Mera is 47 years old and worth $6.7 billion. Her father, Amancio Ortega Gaona, is the world’s fourth richest person. Sandra inherited her mother’s inheritance, as well as 89% of her company, Rose Corunna. She also owns a part in her father’s clothes company, Inditex.
Sandra Ortega Mera
Yang Huiyan
Yang Huiyan is 33 years old and wealthy $4.7 billion. Her father formed Country Garden Holdings, which he then transferred to her.
She also participates in the Australian real estate development business. The corporation also sold shares to raise $410 million. She holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and logistics from Ohio State University.
Yang Huiyan
Susanne Klatten
Susanne Klatten is 53 years old and valued $20.2 billion. She is the richest woman in Germany, having inherited BMW after her parents died. She and her brother jointly share 50% of the company.Along with BMW, she inherited Atlanta AG, a pharmaceutical conglomerate that she sold for $6 billion.
Susanne Klatten
Abigail Pierrepont Johnson
Abigail Johnson is 54 and has a net worth of $13.7 billion. She serves as CEO and President of Fidelity Investments, as well as Chairman of Fidelity International.Her grandfather created Fidelity and is now the chairman. Abigail holds a 49% share in the company. Forbes ranks her as the 19th most powerful woman in the world.
Abigail Pierrepont Johnson
Allison Sarofim
Allison is worth $1.5 billion. Her father is Fayez Sarofim, who founded the company Fayez Sarofim & Co.Her mother is the heiress to Brown & Root. She does have a brother with whom she may share the fortune, but there is plenty for both of them.
Allison Sarofim
Anna Anissimova
Anna Anissimova, also known as “the Russian Paris Hilton,” is worth $2 billion. Her father is a millionaire who made his fortune through metal dealing.Her sister was murdered by the Russian Mafia, so Anna was transferred to America for protection. She has worked in modeling, acting, and real estate and is married to film producer Peter Schafer.
Anna Anissimova
Anna Getty
Anna Getty is worth $2.4 billion. Her great-grandfather is Paul Getty, who established the Getty Oil Company. She owns the Getty wealth and has a brand of environmentally friendly health goods.She previously worked as a yoga instructor and actress before beginning her own business. She also leads a number of other non-profit organizations dedicated to health and wellness.
Anna Getty
Hind Hariri
Hind Hariri, the daughter of Lebanese businessman Rafik Hariri, has an estimated net worth of $5.5 billion. Her father was killed, and she inherited his wealth. She avoids the spotlight despite being one of the world’s youngest millionaires.She is married and has two sons. With such wealth, it is usually wise to avoid the spotlight if you have no need to be there.
Hind Hariri
Josie Ho
Josie Ho is worth $7 billion, and her father, Stanley Ho, owns multiple casinos in Macau. He is referred to as “The King of Gambling.”Josie went on to become a singer and actress, even appearing in films as a prostitute. Her father was upset about this, but she still has access to the family riches.
Josie Ho
Alannah Weston
Alannah Weston is worth $7.9 billion. The Westons’ fortune was built through a network of supermarkets and bakeries. The family is the second wealthiest in Canada.Alannah worked as Selfridges’ creative director before becoming the group’s deputy chairman.
Alannah Weston
Samantha Kluge
Samantha Kluge, John Kluge’s daughter, is worth $9.5 billion. Her father, a television entrepreneur, was once the richest man in America.Samantha partied for most of her life before attempting to settle down. She’s divorced three times and has one son.
Samantha Kluge
Georgina Bloomberg
Georgina Bloomberg, the daughter of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, has an estimated net worth of $11.5 billion.She started riding horses at an early age and has made a career out of it. She is sponsored by Ariat International and engages in a variety of charity activities on the side.
Georgina Bloomberg
Christy Walton
Christy Walton is worth $22.5 billion and is the widow of John Walton, Walmart’s founder’s son. She is the world’s second richest woman and holds a significant stake in the corporation.She donates a large portion of her money to organizations and spends it conservatively.
Christy Walton
Delphine Arnault Gancia
Delphine Arnault Gancia is worth $26 billion. Her father, Bernard Arnault, is the Vice President and Director of Louis Vuitton.She studied for her business degree at the London School of Economics. Delphine began working for the family firm in 2000 and is on the board of directors.
Delphine Arnault Gancia
Vanisha Mittal Bhatia
Vanisha Mittal Bhatia is 35 years old and wealthy $51 billion. Her father is Lakshmi N. Mittal, the CEO and chairman of ArcelorMittal, a steel firm.Upon his death, she will receive billions of dollars and 34% of the company’s stake. The family is the most wealthy in India.
Vanisha Mittal Bhatia
Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken
Charlene is worth $13.4 billion and owns 25% of Heineken International. Heineken is the world’s third largest brewery. Charlene is Heineken’s executive director and married to financier Michel de Carvalho.She attended Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar and earned a law degree from the University of Leiden.
Charlene De Carvalho Heineken
Sheryl Sandberg
Sheryl Sandberg is 46 years old and is worth $1.31 billion. She is the Chief Operating Officer at Facebook and the founder of leanin.org.Prior to joining Facebook, she was Google’s Vice President of Global Online Sales and Operations. Time magazine named her one of the most influential persons of 2012.
Sheryl Sandberg
Tory Burch
Tory Burch is fifty years old and worth $1 billion. She’s a fashion designer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur.She is Tory Burch LLC’s CEO, chairman, and designer. Forbes ranked her as one of the most powerful women in 2015. Tory went to the University of Pennsylvania and majored in art history.
Tory Burch
Caroline Hagen Kjos
Caroline, unlike many heiresses, dived in and took over her family’s budget supermarket chain.At 32 years old, the Norwegian citizen is the company’s chairman and owns more than 97% of the stock, bringing her net worth to $2.8 billion. She was probably preparing for when she would take over.
Caroline Hagen Kjos
Gina Rinehart
Gina Rinehart, chairman of Hancock Prospecting, has a net worth of $6.06 billion. Her father, Lang Hancock, built the corporation, and she inherited 76.6% of it.Hancock Prospecting is an Australian mining and exploration business. It holds rights to some of Western Australia’s largest land leases.
Gina Rinehart
Dona Bertarelli
At the age of 48, Dona’s net worth is $4.5 billion. This Swiss billionaire received her fortune when her family’s biotech company sold for $9 billion in 2007. Dona didn’t just sit back and watch the money pile up; she was the Director of Public and Personal Affairs for Serano. After the company was sold, she began her own enterprises and became the fastest woman to sail around the world in January 2016!
Dona Bertarelli