Beyoncé and Jay-Z have officially taken the top spot as the world’s richest celebrity couple in 2025, amassing a combined net worth of roughly R59.8 billion (USD 3.2 billion).
The Carters’ wealth fueled by music, fashion, and shrewd investments surpasses even media titan Oprah Winfrey and her partner Stedman Graham whose joint wealth sits at R58.1 billion.
Jay-Z leads the couple’s financial portfolio with an estimated R46.7 billion (USD 2.5 billion), bolstered by diverse business ventures, investments, and his extensive music catalogue.
Beyoncé contributes a remarkable R13 billion (USD 700 million) through record-breaking tours, her music catalogue, and thriving fashion and beauty lines. Together, they represent the most lucrative entertainment-based partnership in history.
The study, commissioned by custom apparel company ooShirts, also revealed a rising trend: in many of today’s richest celebrity couples, women are now the primary wealth generators, often through diversified businesses outside traditional entertainment.
Other notable power couples include:
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce – R31.5 billion combined, driven largely by Swift’s Eras Tour and music rights.
Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco – R25.1 billion, propelled by Gomez’s Rare Beauty cosmetics empire.
Rihanna & A$AP Rocky – R19 billion, led by Rihanna’s billion-dollar Fenty Beauty brand.
Industry analysts say Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s success offers a blueprint for African creatives to expand beyond performance into global business ventures.
