- Posted January 7, 2026
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What do Rihanna, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift have in common? According to Forbes, they’re some of the most powerful women in the world.
The magazine released its 18th annual World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list on Wednesday, which celebrates female politicians, entrepreneurs, activists and other movers and shakers from across the globe.
Rihanna is the highest-ranked among the three, at number 68, and is celebrated for her newly minted billionaire status thanks to her Savage x Fenty lingerie line and successful Fenty Beauty, which is among the fastest-growing cosmetics companies in the world.
Forbes also ranks billionaires from 1 to 10 on a self made score chart, with 1 meaning they inherited all their money and