As if the world was still in dire need of further evidence showcasing the might of Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Rihanna, Forbes has graced its year-end ranking of the most powerful women with the presence of these three superstar icons. Unveiled on Wednesday, December 11th, the singer behind the hit "Anti-Hero" secured the top musician spot on the prestigious list, claiming the 23rd position. Forbes attributed Swift's towering placement to her magnificent Eras Tour, its profound impact on the U.S. Congress, and her musical catalog valued at a whopping $600 million, estimating her net worth to be a staggering $1.6 billion.
Trailing closely behind her at the 35th spot is Beyoncé, who was recognized for her blockbuster musical collection, the impending 2024 launch of her haircare venture, Cécred, and her unprecedented tally of Grammy Awards – a total of 32, outstripping any other artist in the industry. Rihanna, with her burgeoning Fenty enterprises, rounds up the trio at the 76th position, boasting an updated net worth estimated at $1.4 billion.
This year's list also boasts the inclusion of renowned names such as Oprah Winfrey and Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark. Forbes elaborated, "The women featured on the 2024 Power Women list embody the essence of our current times. They are assessed based on four pivotal criteria: money, media presence, impact, and spheres of influence. The outcome is a cohesive list of 100 women spanning finance, technology, media, and beyond, collectively wielding an economic power of $33 trillion and influencing over 1 billion people worldwide."
The Forbes ranking closely follows Billboard's Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century series, which similarly crowned Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Rihanna in the top three spots. These dual celebrations underline the immense cultural influence of these three women, with Beyoncé preparing to steal the spotlight at the halftime show of the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans game on Christmas Day, Swift wrapping up her two-year Eras Tour over the weekend, and Rihanna juggling numerous brands under her Fenty empire.
