In the Forbes 2025 rating, there were 3028 entrepreneurs, investors and heirs, which is 247 people more than in 2024. I would like to tell about the richest people in Los Angeles, having studied their success story. For example, the total number of billionaires in the city was 56 people, which is 3 more people than in 2024. You can find more about all this at los-angeles.pro.
Kim Kardashian
The net worth of the TV star and entrepreneur is 1.7 billion dollars. She is the founder of the cosmetics brand “KKW Beauty” and the clothing line “Skims”. Kim Kardashian has built several successful businesses after she became famous thanks to a reality show. For example, the biggest turning point in Kim’s career was the launch of the family reality show in 2007, called “The Kardashian Family“. This series ran until 2021, and 20 seasons were filmed. In March 2022, the family moved the reality show to Hulu.
In 2017, Kim Kardashian launched her own cosmetics line “KKW Beauty” with a contouring kit. Later, in 2021, she closed the brand and started releasing a line of skin care products called “SKKN by Kim”. At the time of the launch, the skin care product line cost 575 dollars for a full collection of nine products.
Kim Kardashian launched the brand of corrective underwear and clothes “Skims” in 2019. She changed the initial name from “Kimono” to “Skims”. This line of the corrective brand was characterized by unique silhouettes, for example, asymmetrical shorts that can be worn with clothes with a hip cutout. Gradually, this line began to expand, adding clothes for home and basic things.
In 2022, Kim Kardashian entered the world of investing, she, together with Jay Sammons, launched a private investment company called “SKKY”. Her mother, Kris Jenner, is listed as a partner of the investment company.
Another source of her fortune is a mobile game with the participation of Kardashian, where she allows players to continue their own celebrity career, which was launched in June 2014. In July 2016, the game was downloaded 45 million times, which brought in 160 million dollars in revenue. This brought Kim Kardashian approximately 45 million dollars.
Kim Kardashian bought her first home in 2005, an apartment in Beverly Grove in Los Angeles, which she sold for 885,000 dollars in 2010. And in 2021, due to a divorce from her husband, Kim bought his share in the house in Hidden Hills for 23 million dollars.
Rihanna
The net worth of the famous singer was estimated at 1.4 billion dollars in 2025. It is worth noting that Rihanna’s activities are not limited to this, she is a successful businesswoman, the owner of the cosmetics brand “Fenty Beauty” and the lingerie line “Savage X Fenty”.
In 2025, Rihanna was recognized as one of the richest women musicians in the world. Her success story inspires many: from a young girl from Barbados to a multi-billionaire and business magnate. Her life path can be described as a story about resilience, strategy and unwavering purposefulness.
In 2017, Rihanna founded the cosmetics company “Fenty Beauty”. Inventive formulas and a wide selection of shades quickly won the love of fans. It is known that Rihanna owns 50% of the company’s shares, and her annual income exceeds 500 million dollars. After such success, Rihanna did not stop, and founded “Savage X Fenty”. This is a lingerie line known for its diversity and body positivity. She owns 30% of the shares.
I would like to highlight Rihanna’s real estate separately. For example, she owns a mansion in Los Angeles, the cost of which is 21 million dollars. In addition, Rihanna is one of the most generous celebrities. She constantly donates funds to organizations, for example, she supports the Clara Lionel Foundation. For her efforts, she was named Harvard’s humanitarian of the year (2025).
LeBron James
The net worth of one of the greatest basketball players of all time is 1.3 billion dollars in 2025. It is known that his fortune has grown rapidly due to successful investments and business projects. It is difficult to call LeBron James just a basketball player, because his extraordinary career speaks for itself. He won several NBA titles, became a three-time Olympic champion. LeBron James managed to become the first active NBA player to achieve the status of a billionaire.
LeBron James joined the ranks of Tiger Woods, a golf player who also achieved the same status. LeBron James’s fortune is the result not only of performances on the court, but also of smart investments and profitable sponsorship contracts. The legendary athlete diversified his income.
- He invested in sports franchises. He is a partner in Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Boston Red Sox and the Pittsburgh Penguins team. In addition, Fenway Sports Group is the owner of the Liverpool Football Club.
- LeBron James invested in the Blaze Pizza chain, refusing a contract with McDonald’s. Thus, he became not just a face, but an investor and at the same time a franchise owner. This investment turned out to be extremely successful.
- LeBron James, together with his business partner Maverick Carter, founded the production company “The SpringHill Company”. It is engaged in the creation of films, series, as well as other content for various platforms. One of the most famous works of the production company is “Space Jam: A New Legacy”, in which LeBron James played the main role. The American animated-game sports film directed by Malcolm Lee was released in July 2021.
It is also worth noting the business empire of LeBron James, built on a sports career. We are talking about sponsorship contracts with Nike and Beats by Dre. For example, a lifetime contract with Nike brings him tens of millions of dollars every year.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
The net worth of the actor, former Governor of California and successful investor was estimated at 1.1 billion dollars. Arnold Schwarzenegger is a famous movie star, bodybuilder, bureaucrat and billionaire. It is known that the path to the status of a billionaire was paved thanks to a reasonable combination of business and a diversified investment portfolio.
Arnold Schwarzenegger owns several enterprises.
- “Arnold Sports Festival”. This is one of the most famous multi-sport festivals in the world, created to popularize bodybuilding and fitness. The project is a successful business and a powerful brand.
- His own production company “Oak Productions”, which played a key role in the creation of all famous hits: “Terminator 2: Judgment Day”, “True Lies”.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger owns companies related to publishing and licensing, for example, “Fitness Publications” and other projects.
It is also worth noting that the actor quickly realized the power of investments. For example, he began to buy and sell apartment buildings, commercial properties in California (in particular in Santa Monica, on Venice Beach). Arnold Schwarzenegger’s real estate portfolio is estimated at millions of dollars.
One of the actor’s most successful investments is the purchase of a package of shares of the investment company “Dimensional Fund Advisors”. In addition, the actor is a co-owner of the large shopping center “Easton Town Center” in Columbus, Ohio.
Peter Thiel
According to the Forbes 2025 rating, the richest resident of Los Angeles was Peter Thiel. His estimated net capital is 16.3 billion dollars. His financial success is based on far-sighted investments, the creation of his own companies and the management of a venture fund.
Peter Thiel gained his initial capital after co-founding PayPal and selling the company to eBay in 2002. At the time of the sale, his share was worth 55 million dollars.
Peter Thiel is a general partner of Founders Fund. Through this venture fund, he made his most successful investments in the payment system “Stripe” and Elon Musk’s aerospace company “SpaceX”.
Peter Thiel is a co-founder of a big data analysis startup that was supported by the CIA. We are talking about “Palantir Technologies”, the company became public in 2020. It is also worth noting that in 2004 he became the first major investor who invested 500,000 dollars in Facebook, and in 2022 he left the board of directors. His portfolio includes shares in such companies as Airbnb, LinkedIn and Spotify.
In 2018, Peter Thiel moved from Silicon Valley to Los Angeles. He actively supports conservative politicians.
The Richest in Los Angeles
The Forbes 2025 rating of the richest people in Los Angeles included only those who live in cities all over Los Angeles County, including Santa Monica and Hidden Hills. Their success story is not an accident, but a combination of weighed steps.