Taylor Swift has reached a monumental milestone in her career as she has officially made it onto Forbes’ World Billionaires list. The 34-year-old pop superstar has become the first person in history to achieve a net worth of US$1 billion solely through her music and performances.
Swift’s success comes as no surprise to her dedicated fans, as her Eras tour continues to break box office records around the world. Forbes highlighted her achievement by stating, “Celebrities are getting richer, too. Taylor Swift joins the 2024 ranks as the first musician to do it based solely on songwriting and performing.”
With a current net worth of US$1.1 billion, Swift now stands alongside other notable billionaires such as SpaceX founder Elon Musk and TV producer Dick Wolf. The list also includes familiar names like George Lucas, Michael Jordan, and Kim Kardashian, who have all amassed significant wealth through their respective ventures.
The overall list is topped by LVMH French luxury goods titan Bernard Arnault and his family, followed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg. Forbes noted that it has been a record-breaking year for billionaires, with a total of 2,781 individuals making the list and a combined wealth of US$14.2 trillion.
Swift’s incredible achievement serves as a testament to her talent and hard work in the music industry. As she continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her music and performances, there is no doubt that her success will only continue to grow.