When you think of celebrity power couples, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have always been up there.
But in 2025, they’ve officially claimed the top spot as the richest celebrity duo, with a combined net worth that’s absolutely staggering.
Their fortune now totals about R59.8 billion (USD 3.2 billion), putting them ahead of other big names like Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham.
Breaking Down the Carters’ Massive Fortune
Jay-Z’s share of the wealth is around R46.7 billion (USD 2.5 billion), thanks to smart business moves, investments, and a vast music catalogue that keeps generating income.
Beyoncé adds roughly R13 billion (USD 700 million) from her music career, spectacular performances, and booming fashion lines.
Together, they’re a perfect example of how modern music stars aren’t just entertainers anymore — they’re also powerful entrepreneurs building lasting financial empires. Their combined earnings mark the largest fortune ever amassed by a celebrity couple from entertainment sources.
Women Leading the Charge in Celebrity Wealth
A recent study by the custom apparel company ooShirts uncovered an interesting pattern among billionaire celebrity couples in 2025: women are often the bigger money-makers.
Half of these superstar couples come from the music industry, proving just how strong female artists have become as business leaders.
This trend isn’t just global — it echoes right here in South Africa, where many artists successfully blend their creative talents with entrepreneurship, turning their brands into business powerhouses.
Other Celebrity Couples Making Big Moves
While Beyoncé and Jay-Z lead the pack, several other couples are making waves with impressive combined fortunes:
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Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce are worth around R31.5 billion, mostly thanks to Swift’s hugely successful Eras Tour and music catalogue ownership.
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Selena Gomez and producer Benny Blanco hold a combined fortune near R25.1 billion, with Gomez’s Rare Beauty cosmetics brand playing a major role.
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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky come in at about R19 billion, largely fueled by Rihanna’s billion-dollar Fenty Beauty empire.
More Than Just Fame: Business Ventures Driving Wealth
An ooShirts spokesperson pointed out how many celebrity women today lead in wealth generation not only through entertainment but through a variety of business ventures.
These star couples are diversifying their income streams, proving that relying solely on fame just doesn’t cut it anymore.
The Carters’ success story shows how strategic partnerships and smart investments can take celebrity wealth to a whole new level — transforming them from artists into global business icons.