Forbes’ March snapshot listed him at an estimated $224 billion, fourth, on an 8 percent Amazon holding after the 2019 split and years of sales. The August 28 real-time profile showed approximately $273.2 billion.
Forbes and Celebrity Net Worth estimate Jay-Z at $2.8 billion in 2026. The total is spirits equity, Roc Nation, and other stakes, not a merged household figure with Beyonce.
Forbes’ August 28 real-time list showed approximately $866.3 billion after a June trillionaire print and a July slide — Tesla and SpaceX equity, not salary.
Forbes counted 22 athletes and entertainers in March 2026, up from 18 a year earlier. Four names debuted. Roger Federer later slipped below $1 billion. This page is the roster test, not a recap of who is richest.
How much is Billie Eilish worth in 2026 depends on the comparison: Celebrity Net Worth estimates about $100 million, while Forbes lists Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Beyonce as billionaires.
Forbes puts Bill Gates at an estimated $109.7 billion in late August 2026, 19th in the world — a still-large personal balance after he gave more than $59 billion to his foundation, which is scheduled to spend down and close in 2045.