10 wealthiest American self-made women

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While the wealthiest people today are primarily men, women continue to excel in different sectors. These women continue to build businesses and legacies, making enormous fortunes for themselves.

Women also continue to prove they are also top players in today’s business world, from the entertainment industry to the technology sector.

Fortunately, this trend has resulted in the rapid increase of female billionaires globally.

While some women share this fortune with spouses or inherited them, others acquired it themselves. Today, there are more than 300 female billionaires worldwide, and about 100 made their fortunes on their own.

However, according to Forbes, here are the top ten most prosperous self-made women in 2022.