9 Celebrities Turned Successful Entrepreneurs

1. Oprah (Estimated net worth: $3.2 million)

Oprah Gail Winfrey is the “Queen of All Media.” Her talk show “The Oprah Winfrey Show” has been the highest rated program in that category from 1986 to 2011. She has named many times as one of the most influential people in the world. In fact, President Barack Obama gave her the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013. The 62-year-old host turned media mogul was also awarded doctorate degrees from Harvard and Duke University.

Oprah’s real time net worth is at $3.2 million, according to Forbes. She ranks #2 on Forbes’ 2016 list of America’s Richest Self-Made Women. She is the founder and CEO of Harpo Productions and Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). She also publishes the popular O Magazine which features a lot of her favorite things and recommendations. Despite leaving her talk show in 2011, Oprah showed that she can remain at the top of her game through the establishment of her TV network in partnership with The Discovery Channel. OWN recently had the most viewership growth in 2015 according to Nielsen. She recently invested in Weight Watchers and became part of their Board, doubling the stock of the company. Oprah is the first black female billionaire in the world.

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Not all careers guarantee lifetime fulfillment and stability. These 9 celebrities turned successful entrepreneurs prove that success can be found outside the glitz and glamor of Hollywood. Each of them has found their passion in different business ventures. From fashion to food, these stars know how to shine wherever they are.