PHOTOSSerena Williams Becomes First Athlete To Make Forbes' World’s Richest Self-Made Women List
Serena Williams is making history! The professional tennis player became the first athlete to make Forbes' World's Richest Self-Made Women list on Tuesday, June 4.
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According to Forbes, Serena, 37, who ranked number 80 on the list, has an estimated fortune of $225 million and her $29 million total income over the last year is the highest of her career.
"Honored to be the first athlete on @Forbes #SelfMadeWomen list," she wrote via Instagram on June 4.
While the athlete has raked in 23 Grand Slam titles over the years, most of her net worth comes from her brand rather than her tennis skills.
Serena recently revealed that she has invested in over 30 startup companies over the last five years. She also started Serena Ventures, which helps to fund others and launch companies.
Her clothing line S by Serena and her endorsement money from companies like Nike and JPMorgan Chase also brings in quite the pretty penny.
Other notable women to make the 2019 Forbes Richest Self-Made Women list include Oprah Winfrey at #10, Kylie Jenner at #23, Rihanna at #37, Madonna at #39, Celine Dion at #46, Beyoncé Knowles at #51, Kim Kardashian at #57, Taylor Swift at #60, Ellen DeGeneres at #63 and Reese Witherspoon at #77.
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