Who run the world? Women, Of course! Well, if you had asked this question a century back, probably the answer would not be the same.
The 21sth century has brought drastic changes in society. More than ever, today, women are everywhere, from building an empire to running a country. They have left no place on earth you cannot expect them to be at.
Being in awe of women’s achievement in this era, we have brought you some outstanding examples in our top 50 most popular women in the world list. Some of them even have gotten success in their teens. For instance, take Billie Eilish. By 19, she had won 7 Grammy awards and gotten the title of “most searched female on the internet” by 2010. She is just one example of what women are capable of doing! If you want to know the rest of the 49 women, start scrolling down.
The 50 Most Popular Women in the World
Let’s dig in…
| S.no | Name of the celebrity | Occupation |
| 1. | Oprah Winfrey | Television host |
| 2. | Selena Gomez | Singer, Actress |
| 3. | Beyoncé | Singer, Actress |
| 4. | Rihanna | Singer, Actress |
| 5. | Taylor Swift | Singer, Actress, Director |
| 6. | Ellen DeGeneres | Television host |
| 7. | Kim Kardashian | Model, Actress, Producer |
| 8. | Angelina Jolie | Actress, Film Maker |
| 9. | Lady Gaga | Singer, Actress |
| 10. | Madonna | Singer, Actress |
| 11. | Cher | Singer, Actress |
| 12. | Jennifer Aniston | Actress, Producer |
| 13. | Adele | Actress, Producer |
| 14. | Jennifer Lopez | Singer, Actress |
| 15. | Kate Middleton | Prince William’s Wife |
| 16. | Michelle Obama | Politician |
| 17. | Hilary Clinton | Politician |
| 18. | Shakira | Singer, Actress |
| 19. | Emma Watson | Actress |
| 20. | Lindsay Lohan | Singer, Actress |
| 21. | Britney Spears | Singer, Actress |
| 22. | Carly Rae Jepsen | Singer, Actress |
| 23. | Jessie J. | Singer |
| 24. | Halle Berry | Actress, Model |
| 25. | Alicia Keys | Singer, Actress |
| 26. | Kristen Stewart | Actress |
| 27. | Jessica Alba | Actress, Film Maker |
| 28. | Carrie Underwood | Singer, Actress |
| 29. | Marilyn Monroe | Actress, Singer |
| 30. | Billie Eilish | Singer |
| 31. | JK Rowling | Actress |
| 32. | Megan Fox | Actress, Model |
| 33. | Kylie Jenner | Actress, Model |
| 34. | Kamala Harris | Politician |
| 35. | Ariana Grande | Actress, Model, Singer |
| 36. | Lana Del Ray | Actress, Model, Singer |
| 37. | Carmen Electra | Actress, Model, Singer |
| 38. | Tina Fey | Actress |
| 39. | Adriana Lima | Actress, Model |
| 40. | Lily Allen | Actress |
| 41. | Sarah Jessica | Producer, Actress |
| 42. | Parker Amy Winehouse | Singer, Songwriter |
| 43. | Katie Price | Model, Businesswoman |
| 44. | Ashley Tisdale | Actress, Singer, Producer |
| 45. | Heidi Montag | Actress |
| 46. | Demi Moore | Actress |
| 47. | Ciara Wilson | Model, Singer |
| 48. | Sandra Annette | Actress, Producer |
| 49. | Lily Collins | Actress, Model |
| 50. | Jessica Simpson | Actress, Author, Singer |
1. Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is a powerhouse in the media world and definitely, the list of top 50 most popular women is incomplete without her name. In 1986, she hosted her first talk show called “The Oprah Winfrey Show” which quickly became one of America’s highest-rated shows with sky-high TRP ratings at that time. The Queen of All Media has been able to maintain this status for over 30 years and has achieved many accomplishments such as being named North America’s first black billionaire and wealthiest African American ever by Forbes Magazine from 2000-2010–all while hosting her successful TV show “Oprah”.
She is a great black philanthropist who has won 18 Daytime Emmy Awards, including 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2013, Oprah was granted the Presidential Medal of Freedom and privileged doctorate certificates from Harvard and Duke Universities by then-President Barack Obama. She’s been positioned as the greatest black philanthropist in American history too!
Background
| Age | 67 |
| Occupation | TV host, actress, producer, media executive, author |
| Net Worth | $2.7 Billion |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Stedman Graham |
| Children | Canaan |
| Nationality | American |
2. Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez is a multi-talented performer, composer, poetess, designer, and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. She first shot to fame after playing the lead role in Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place TV show where she gained legions of loyal followers from around the world who have been following her every move ever since. Selena has become one of Hollywood’s hottest stars with millions upon millions watching her on social media as well as through concerts and albums which are available for purchase worldwide including here at Rhapsody!
Background
| Age | 29 |
| Occupation | Singer, actress, producer |
| Net Worth | $75 Million |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Nationality | American |
3. Beyoncé
Beyoncé is one of the most inspiring and influential ladies in the world. She’s been listed as the top female artist for 20 years, being an inspiration to females around the globe. Beyonce also has made it her goal to be a remarkable singer; she holds records with 100 million record sales worldwide and 24 Grammy Awards- second only to Michael Jackson!
Beyoncé began her career at age 12 when she joined Destiny’s Child back then known as Girls Tyme where they auditioned unsuccessfully for several years before disbanding from Jive Records because there weren’t any promising offers or signs of success after seven months together.
Background
| Age | 39 |
| Occupation | Singer, actress, record producer, songwriter, dancer, businesswoman, director |
| Net Worth | $420 million |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Jay-Z |
| Children | Blue Ivy Carter, Rumi Carter, Sir Carter |
| Nationality | American |
4. Rihanna
Rihanna is a pop singer who has been at the top of her game for years, with more than 25 million records around the globe. She not only won 13 American Music Awards and nine Grammy awards; she also broke Guinness World Records by being named Woman of The Year in 2013 because she’s sold over 180 million albums worldwide! Her net worth as 2019 was estimated to be $600million. She has been rocking the list of 50 most famous women for a number of years with her outstanding achievements.
Background
| Age | 33 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman |
| Net Worth | $600 million |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Nationality | American |
5. Taylor Swift
Tylor Swift tops the list of most popular women in the world, with over 50 million albums and 150 million singles sold worldwide. The best-selling musical artist has received 29 awards at American Music Awards, 23 awards at Billboard Music Awards for her work as an individual performer, and 22 nominations from Grammy Award committees.
She is one of today’s most successful female artists – not just musically but also commercially where she ranks among the top ten or twenty wealthiest celebrities on record each year since 2013 (Forbes). She earned multiple Emmy Awards singing live during televised events like the NFL Opening Night halftime show; 10 Grammys; 7 Guinness World Records including “Most ‘Female’ Artist to Top Pop Single Charts”.
Background
| Age | 31 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, director |
| Net Worth | $400 million |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Nationality | American |
6. Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres is Hollywood’s funniest woman. She has been the host of her own talk show, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” for an unbelievable 13 years and counting! Previously she hosted the Academy Awards as well as taking over social media with a record-breaking selfie from that event. The highlight of this comedian’s career came when Obama awarded her with his “Presidential Award of Freedom”.
Background
| Age | 63 |
| Occupation | Stand-up comedy, television host, actress, writer, and producer |
| Net Worth | $414 million |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Portia de Rossi |
| Nationality | American |
7. Kim Kardishan
Kim Kardashian has been one of the richest artists in recent history, and she is viewed as a business mogul with an empire worth billions. She became famous for starring on her family’s hit TV show “Staying aware of The Kardashians” which ran for 20 seasons over 14 years. Since then Kim launched beauty care products including perfume lines and makeup collections; she also designs clothes! Women all around the world dream to use any product from the Kim K-beauty line because it must be great if millions love them just like they do (and it is not even their best seller).
Background
| Age | 40 |
| Occupation | Media personality, socialite, model, businesswoman, producer, actress |
| Net Worth | $1 billion |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Damon Thomas |
| Children | North West, Saint West, Psalm West, Chicago West |
| Nationality | American |
8. Angelina Jolie
The epitome of beauty, talent, and grace; Angelina Jolie is an actress who has won a few acting honors in her career. She charmed the United Nations into making her their Goodwill Ambassador for eight years before she left to pursue other interests such as humanitarian work. Today she continues to act while also supporting various charitable organizations through both time and donations from herself and family members like Brad Pitt or Maddox Jolie-Pitt.
Background
| Age | 46 |
| Occupation | Actress, filmmaker, humanitarian |
| Net Worth | $120 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt, Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt, Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt, Knox Léon Jolie-Pitt, Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt |
| Nationality | American |
9. Lady Gaga
She is a real star! We know that Lady Gaga is a talented singer and a pretty good actress. Moreover, she worked as a DJ, producer, designer, and philanthropist. Her voice is recognizable among the others, and her looks are always unpredictable specific, and gaudy. Lady Gaga became famous owing to songs like “Just Dance”, “Telephone”, “Paparazzi”, “Bad Romance”, etc.
Background
| Age | 35 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, actress |
| Net Worth | $320 million |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Nationality | American |
10. Madonna
Madonna is a music diva who has taken the world by storm since her debut in 1984. She became mainstream after releasing albums like “Like A Virgin” and living up to that title with iconic moves on stage, such as wearing conical bras without nipples and gyrating provocatively against male band members or grinding them during performances of songs like “Holiday”.
Madonna’s career saw her produce various hit singles including “Like a Prayer,” which was ranked 8th best song ever written according to Rolling Stone magazine; she also earned an Academy Award for Best Original Song score from Evita (1996), making it one of only four women artists all time nominated in this category. She was named by Guinness Book as having sold over 300 million records around the world with millions of fans following her every move. In 2013 she became positioned number 1 on Billboard’s list for being “The Biggest Music Video Artist”.
Background
| Age | 46 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, producer, director, author, businesswoman |
| Net Worth | $850 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Lourdes Leon, Rocco Ritchie, David Banda, Estere Ciccone, Stelle Ciccone, Mercy James |
| Nationality | American |
11. Cher
Cher is a fantastic singer and actor. She has had an illustrious career spanning six decades, breaking records as the only musician to have released music for 60 consecutive years with her first single in 1960 until 2010. Cher’s success also includes winning multiple awards like Academy Awards, Grammys, Emmys; Cannes Film Festival Award; Billboard Icon Award from The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA); Golden Globe Awards and numerous other honors including Kennedy Center Honors among many others.
Background
| Age | 75 |
| Occupation | Singer, actress, television personality |
| Net Worth | $360 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Chaz Bono, Elijah Blue Allman |
| Nationality | American |
12. Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston is not just a successful actress; she is an accomplished producer. She has been in the spotlight since her start on Friends and continues to be today with films like Office Christmas Party. Her self-motivated personality combined with her work ethic led Jennifer to success back then and now when it came time for me to donate money during this troubled era of sexual harassment allegations across Hollywood, I chose Jen as my top pick!
Background
| Age | 52 |
| Occupation | Actress, producer, businesswoman |
| Net Worth | $300 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Nationality | American |
13. Adele
Adele is one of the most popular music artists in recent history. She’s on the list of 50 greatest women, and has been voted #5 by VH1 as well! Adele won multiple awards for her second album 21 which sold more than 31 million copies worldwide. Time Magazine also named her twice to their 100 Most Influential People List, making it clear that she deserves all this fame and success!
Background
| Age | 33 |
| Occupation | Actress, producer, businesswoman |
| Net Worth | $190 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Nationality | American |
14. Jennifer Lopez
Originally born in the Dominican Republic, Jennifer Lopez is one of few Latin actresses to make it successfully in Hollywood. Immediately recognizable as a singer and artist with her successful career spanning more than thirty years, she has been referred to by various news sources as being quite possibly the most influential woman on Earth or even potentially among them all-the best performer from any country across three decades.
Jennifer Lopez was originally born in Santo Domingo but moved at age six months old into New York City where she became an American citizen after marrying Marc Anthony sometime later. She quickly gained fame for not just performing music like pop songs “Jenny From The Block” and Spanish songstress Selena’s tune “No Me Queda Más”.
Background
| Age | 52 |
| Occupation | Actress, singer, dancer, businesswoman |
| Net Worth | $400 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Maximilian David Muñiz, Emme Maribel Muñiz |
| Nationality | American |
15. Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton is a member of the royal family in Great Britain, Duchess of Cambridge. She became famous when she married Prince William and now has two children with him. These days Kate enjoys being an involved wife and mother who always dresses fashionably to represent her iconic style that captured 42nd place on this rating list.
Background
| Age | 39 |
| Occupation | Housewife |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Prince William, Duke of Cambridge |
| Children | Prince George of Cambridge, Prince Louis of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge |
| Nationality | British |
16. Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama is not only the wife of former US president Barack H. Obama but also a powerful and well-respected lawyer in her own right with a history as an advocate for women’s rights on both national and international stages. With that kind of resume coupled with her role model status during his time at the White House, it should come to no one’s surprise then when she came out swinging again following Donald Trump’s inauguration by releasing “Becoming Michelle Obama”. The book has been nothing short of phenomenal since its release: within three days alone it had gone straight into the number 1 spot on the Amazon bestsellers list.
Background
| Age | 57 |
| Occupation | Lawyer, writer, and the wife of the former U.S. President Barack Obama |
| Net Worth | $70 million |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Barack Obama |
| Children | Malia, Sasha |
| Nationality | American |
17. Hilary Clinton
Hillary Clinton is the most famous woman in America. She’s been a US politician and presidential candidate, she has served as First Lady of Arkansas (in the late 1980s) and Secretary State for USA (2009-2013). In 2016, Hillary was also a Democratic Party Presidential Candidate but did not come out victorious.
Background
| Age | 73 |
| Occupation | Politician, Lawyer, Author, Diplomat, Spokesperson |
| Net Worth | $120 million |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Bill Clinton |
| Children | Chelsea Clinton |
| Nationality | American |
18. Shakira
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, Shakira is viewed as the most accomplished Queen of Latin Music and has been honored with various awards including three Grammy Awards, twelve Latin Grammys, four MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, 39 Billboard Latin Music Awards six Guinness World Records. This year she was named the best ever in her genre by Rolling Stone magazine for being a singer who “shares joy” through songs that preserve Hispanic culture while also appealing to listeners all over the world.
Background
| Age | 44 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, philanthropist |
| Net Worth | $350 million |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Gerard Piqué |
| Children | Sasha Piqué Mebarak, Milan Piqué Mebarak |
| Nationality | Colombian |
19. Emma Watson
Emma Watson is an English actress and model who became one of the most famous actors in Hollywood after portraying Hermione Granger, a character that she played for all eight movies. She has also been active behind the scenes as both producer and writer on various projects including Beauty & The Beast (2017) which was nominated to be the best picture at last year’s Oscars.
She began her acting career playing Harry Potter’s intellectual friend Hermione in 2001 when she was just 9 years old. In 2011 before finishing filming Deathly Hallows II Emma announced plans to take a break from Acting but resumed it with new enthusiasm taking on different roles like Queen Eleanor or Belle for the Disney movie live-action remake Beauty And The Beast 2017.
Background
| Age | 31 |
| Occupation | Actress, activist, model |
| Net Worth | $80 million |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Nationality | British |
20. Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan has been in the limelight for her acting, modeling, and designing since she was a child. She stars as twins in both movies “The Parent Trap” and its remake entitled “Parent Trap: The Next Generation”. Not only did Lindsay act but also sang songs on soundtracks such as Frozen Fever, Herbie Fully Loaded or Just My Luck soundtrack. However today things have not gone well with health problems which could affect her career because of lack of movie roles being offered to actresses like herself.
Background
| Age | 35 |
| Occupation | Actress, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, television personality |
| Net Worth | $1 million |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Nationality | American |
21. Britney Spears
Despite a few duds in the 2000s, Britney Spears has remained one of America’s most popular pop stars. She established her reputation with hits like “Oops!… I Did it Again” and “…Baby One More Time”. Since then she has sold more than 100 million records around the world while being featured on everything from fashion to television commercials for companies such as Pepsi Max. Recently, after releasing two consecutive albums (Glory and Piece of Me), this award-winning performer made an epic return to stage following a four-year hiatus–and fans are not complaining about that decision at all.
Background
| Age | 39 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, dancer, actress |
| Net Worth | $60 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Sean Preston Federline, Jayden James Federline |
| Nationality | American |
22. Carly Rae Japsen
Carly Rae Jepsen is known as the ‘pop princess of this millennium’. She accomplished her fame when she entered and won season six of Canadian Idol, resulting in a Grammy nomination for Songwriter/Lyricist; then becoming one with the top pop lyricists at present time. Her most well-known singles are “Call Me Maybe” and “I Really Like You”.
Background
| Age | 35 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, actress |
| Net Worth | $10 million |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Nationality | Canadian |
23. Jessie J.
Jessie J, an English singer, and songwriter with a successful career spanning from 2007 to the present day is considered by many experts to be one of the most prominent mainstream artists in recent years. Her catchy lyrics have allowed her songs such as “Sticker price”, “Domino”, “Laser Light”, and more recently released hits like “No One’s Perfect” or even her newest release titled “What Your Identity Is”.
Background
| Age | 33 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter |
| Net Worth | $30 million |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Nationality | British |
24. Halle Berry
Halle Berry became the first African-American woman to win an Academy Award for Best Actress in 2002 when she was awarded at age 29. She also won a Golden Globe award, as well as Emmy and Screen Actors Guild awards. In addition to acting, Halle is a singer who released her debut album “Introducing” on Valentine’s Day of 2013 with songs from “Catwoman” (2004) including ‘You Don’t Hear Me,’ which reached number 38 on Billboard Magazine charts; plus tracks like ‘I Am Free’.
Background
| Age | 54 |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Net Worth | $90 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Nahla Ariela Aubry, Maceo Robert Martinez |
| Nationality | American |
25. Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys is an American singer, piano player and songwriter who’s widely known for her rhythm and blues, neo-soul music. She has received 15 Grammys so far as well as appeared on five seasons of “The Voice US” in the judging panel. Her favorite genres include jazz, gospel among other types which she incorporates into many of her songs to create a lively atmosphere where listeners can feel like they’re right there with her at that moment in time.
Background
| Age | 40 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, pianist, actress, record producer, philanthropist, author, activist |
| Net Worth | $150 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Egypt Daoud Dean, Genesis Ali Dean |
| Nationality | American |
26. Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart became a household name after starring in “The Twilight” films. She was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, to parents John Kristen (an actor) and Jules Beth (a script supervisor). After her early years as a child model for Disney commercials, she quickly grasped the attention of mass media by performing on-screen from 1999-2004 with minor roles. Her career took off when she starred alongside Robert Pattinson who played Edward Cullen in The Twilight series which consisted of five movies that were major box office successes worldwide grossing around $3 billion dollars combined.
Background
| Age | 31 |
| Occupation | Actress, filmmaker |
| Net Worth | $70 million |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Nationality | American |
27. Jessica Alba
Jessica Alba has had a successful career as an actress, businesswoman, and entrepreneur. After her starring role in the movie “Dark Angel”, she became one of Hollywood’s most popular actresses during the late 1990s through mid-2000s with hit films like Sin City and Fantastic Four to name just two. She started Honest Company back in 2008 which is now worth more than $1 billion dollars worldwide! And even though Jessica eased out of acting for several years due to focusing on The Honest Organization, web users’ interest never waned – keeping their hearts locked until 2020 at least (and probably beyond).
Background
| Age | 40 |
| Occupation | Actress, model, businesswoman |
| Net Worth | $200 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Honor Marie Warren, Hayes Alba Warren, Haven Garner Warren |
| Nationality | American |
28. Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood is best known for her winning performance in the 2005 season of American Idol. She has since proceeded to become one of America’s most well-known singers, lyricists, and songwriters. Carrie also lent her talent as a writer on some singles by other music stars and was ranked at #100 on Billboard Magazine’s list of Top 100 Artists 2018.
Background
| Age | 38 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, record producer, businesswoman, actress |
| Net Worth | $140 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Isaiah Michael Fisher, Jacob Bryan Fisher |
| Nationality | American |
29. Marilyn Monroe (Late)
A fashion icon and a symbol of beauty, Marilyn Monroe’s brief life has continued to impress her fans long after she passed away. Her impact still lingers in our society today as the epitome of femininity, style, and glamor throughout many different eras.
She is an enduring example for women everywhere because despite being famous only briefly before dying young-she became immortalized as one of Hollywood’s most iconic beauties who inspired generations afterward with their timeless sense of grace and charm that was always just so effortless no matter what circumstance they found themselves in at any given time.
She has been among the 50 popular women in the world since that time because of her timeless beauty and glamour.
Background
| Age | 36 (1926 – 1962) |
| Occupation | Actress, model, singer |
| Net Worth | $10 million |
| Marital Status | Late |
| Children | Robert, Berniece |
| Nationality | American |
30. Billie Eilish
Billie is one of those teen sensations who grabbed media attention from their first appearance. Her first song was released in 2015 which made her popular among the gen z. Another reason for keeping her in the first 50 influential women list of 2022, is that she not only managed to grab one or two but four Grammy Awards in 2020.
Background
| Age | 19 |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Net Worth | $25 million |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Country of Origin | United States of America |
| Nationality | American |
31. J.K. Rowling
A woman of substance who took the standards of writing novels to a new level. She does not only got fame for writing Harry Potter but managed to grab attention for her production for Harry Potter movies as well. She may be the only one billionaire who lost her billionaire tag just by doing immense donations. She’s a woman of Golden heart.
Background
| Age | 55 |
| Occupation | Author |
| Net Worth | $1 billion |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Children | Jessica Isabel, Mackenzie Jean, David Gordon |
| Nationality | British |
32. Megan Fox
The Transformer girl Megan Fox is an American actress. She started acting with supporting roles but gathered recognition when she worked in Transformer Series. She is also a big name in the fashion industry as she is a brand ambassador of popular big names like Maxim, FHM. and Vogue
Background
| Age | 34 |
| Occupation | Actress and model |
| Net Worth | $8 million |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Height | 5’4” |
| Nationality | American |
33. Kylie Jenner
Well, the top 50 popular women list would remain incomplete if we don’t mention Kylie Jenner. She is among the wealthiest and youngest women in the industry who managed to get fame and fandom on her own. She got admiration from her sisters in the show ‘Keeping Up With Kardashians’. She owns a makeup brand as well named, Kylie Cosmetics’ and has been one of the most followed women on social media.
Background
| Age | 23 |
| Occupation | Actress and model |
| Net Worth | $700 million |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Children | Stormi Webster |
| Nationality | American |
34. Kamala Harris
The list of most popular women would remain incomplete if Kamala Harris is not mentioned. She is the first black person to become the U.S. Vice President in Jan 2021. She is also an attorney and has worked hard throughout her career. Her notable stances include legalizing recreational use of Marijuana, lowering taxes for working and middle class families and DREAM Act.
Background
| Age | 57 |
| Occupation | Politician, Attorney |
| Net Worth | $7 million |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Children | Cola Emholf, Ella Emholf |
| Nationality | South-African American |
35. Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande is a well-known American personality, as she began her career at 15 and is the most loved actress in the US. She is also one of the highly paid actresses. She appeared in many television and theatre roles. She has voiced many animated movies as well. She was listed twice in the ‘Time Magazine’ first in 2016 and the second time in 2019. This made us list her in our list as well.
Background
| Age | 28 |
| Occupation | Actress, model, singer |
| Net Worth | $150 million |
| Boy Friend | Dalton Gomez |
| Children | No |
| Nationality | American |
36. Lana Del Ray
Lana Del Ray – Let’s call her with her actual name this time, Elizabeth Woolridge Grant. With her beautiful singing talent, she has made millions of fans. Where themes of sadness, glamor, tragic romance, and melancholia are some of the music styles.
Background
| Age | 36 |
| Occupation | Actress, model, singer |
| Net Worth | $30 million |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birth Place | Manhattan, US |
| Nationality | American |
37. Carmen Electra
Carmen Electra is an influential American personality with a range of roles she has been playing in her actual life. She is an amazing actress and best known for her work for Playboy magazine. This made her appearance in the widely known television series Baywatch. She is followed and admired widely on social media.
Background
| Age | 49 |
| Occupation | Actress, model, singer |
| Net Worth | $16 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Unknown |
| Nationality | American |
38. Tina Fey
Tina Fey is best known as a writer, producer, comedian, playwright, and actress. She is popular because of her acting in the comedy series ‘Saturday Night Live’. Her full name is Elizabeth Stamatina Fey. She also wrote screenplays and played a teen comedy film Mean Girls’ in 2004 which became the highlight of her career.
Background
| Age | 50 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Net Worth | $75 million |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Children | Alice Zenobia Richmond and Penelope Athena Richmond |
| Nationality | American |
39. Adriana Lima
Adriana Lima is a Brazilian Actress and model and she is best known for being a Victoria’s Secret Angel. The reason behind putting the Brazilian actress in the list of popular actresses is that she won Ford’s ‘Supermodel of Brazil’ at the age of 15. She stood second when the Brazilian supermodel competition went worldwide.
Background
| Age | 39 |
| Occupation | Actress, model, |
| Net Worth | $95 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Sienna Lima Jaric, Valentina Lima Jaric |
| Nationality | American |
40. Lily Allen
Lily Allen is an author, songwriter, and singer and belongs to an acting background. Her father Keith Allen is a popular film actor and her mother Alison Owen is a successful film producer. Lily debuted in 2006 which ranked on the top chart.
Her debut copies sold over 2.6 million worldwide and also landed in the nomination of Grammy awards. She also launched her first write-up in September 2018, named “My Thoughts Exactly”.
Background
| Age | 36 |
| Occupation | Author, Singer, and Song writer |
| Net Worth | $6 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Ethel Mary and Marnie Rose |
| Nationality | British |
41. Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah is such an inspirational woman. She is a fashion designer, actress, and producer. She is well-known for her role in the HBO television series as Carrie Bradshaw who won two Emmy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards for best actress in a comedy series. This made us compelled to add her as the most popular woman of 2022.
Background
| Age | 56 |
| Occupation | Actress, fashion designer, producer |
| Net Worth | $200 million |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Children | James Wilkie Broderick, Marion Loretta Broderick, and Tabitha Hodge Broderick |
| Nationality | American |
42. Amy Winehouse
A talented lady with a golden heart. Her deep expressive vocals became the reason for her popularity. Her first hit was her jazz-tinged album, Frank which she launched in 2003 at the age of 19. One of her albums Back to Black made a position in the Top 10 hits of the UK charts. As she was a great singer and gave many hit songs to her fans, which made us list this deceased singer in our list.
Background
| Age | 28 (1983 – 2011) |
| Occupation | Singer and song writer |
| Net Worth | $10 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | No |
| Nationality | British |
43. Katie Price
Katie Price is a British national and a famous media personality. She is a successful businesswoman and a model. She got fame from her page 3 appearance in British magazines ‘The Daily Star” and ‘The Sun’ in 1996 as Jordan. She also ran the campaign as a candidate in Urmston and Stretford in the 2001 UK election.
Background
| Age | 43 |
| Occupation | Model, Businesswoman |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Children | Jett, Harvey, Junior, Princess Tiaamii, Bunny |
| Nationality | British |
44. Ashley Tisdale
Ashley Tisdale is an American singer and actress. She got fame from her appearance in the series The Suite Life of Zack and Cody in the role of Maddie Fitzpatrick. The main reason for adding Ashley Tisdale to our list is her gold certification which she received on her debut album. She even got the chance to sing in front of Bill Clinton at the White House.
Background
| Age | 36 |
| Occupation | Actress, singer , producer |
| Net Worth | $12 million |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Children | No |
| Nationality | American |
45. Heidi Montag
A television personality of the MTV era. She is multi-talented as she is a fashion designer, author, singer, and actress. She was recognized when she made prominence in a reality show ‘The Hills’ in 2006. She is also a popular singer and many of her songs ranked on top of the US charts.
Background
| Age | 35 |
| Occupation | Actress and Singer |
| Net Worth | $150 million |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Children | Gunner Stone |
| Nationality | American |
46. Demi Moore
Demi Moore is a beautiful actress and a former songwriter. She got international recognition with a box office hit drama ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’. Her most successful supernatural melodrama was ‘Ghost’ and receive the best actress Saturn award for her performance. She is also a recipient of the ‘Theatre World Award’ for her role in the movie ‘The Early Girl’.
She received the People’s choice award for ‘A Few Good Men’ and MTV Movie Award’ for ‘Indecent Proposal’. She had been nominated for many prestigious awards as well. Her dedication to work and achievements are evidence that she has worked hard to make this far.
Background
| Age | 59 |
| Occupation | Actress and Producer |
| Net Worth | $170 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Tallulah Willis, Rumer Willis, Scout Willis |
| Nationality | American |
47. Ciara Princess Wilson
Ciara Wilson has a popular professional career. She is a great singer and her popular music albums landed her achieving great awards like Bet Awards in 2005 and Grammy in 2006. 2008 was also a successful year for Ciara. She received the ‘Woman of the Year’ award from the ‘Billboard Music Awards. She is one of the singers who had managed to sell over 23 million records internationally. To know more about her check out the table below.
Background
| Age | 36 |
| Occupation | Model, Singer, Songwriter |
| Net Worth | $25 million |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Children | Sienna Princess Wilson, Future Zahir Wilburn, Win Harrison Wilson |
| Nationality | American |
48. Sandra Annette Bullock
Sandra Bullock, a name that is surrounded by fame. She is a successful actor and a producer. She was nominated and received several prestigious awards not only for her acting but for her beauty as well. She was awarded ‘The Most Beautiful Woman’ by ‘The People Magazine’ in 2015. Her award-winning streak didn’t just end here. She got ‘Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in Drama’ and ‘Academy Award for Best Actress’ for her role in Leigh Anne Tuohy in the movie ‘The Blind Side’.
She also gave her voice to the character ‘Scarlet’ in an animated movie ‘Minions’ which was a great hit at the box office.
Background
| Age | 57 |
| Occupation | Actress, producer, and philanthropist |
| Net Worth | $220 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Laila Bullock, Louis Bardo Bullock |
| Nationality | American |
49. Lily Collins
Lily is a British-American model, actress, and columnist who started acting when she was just two years of age. She is a composed actress for which she received numerous recognition awards and nominations throughout her career. Lily is a recipient of the Alliance of Women Film Journalists Award, Hollywood Film Awards, and Young Hollywood Awards. In 2007, Spain’s Glamour magazine honored her by naming her ‘International Model of the year’.
Background
| Age | 32 |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Net Worth | $25 million |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Children | No |
| Nationality | British-American |
50. Jessica Simpson
Jessica is a popular singer. She made her way to the music industry when she successfully auditioned for ‘The Mickey Mouse Club’. It was 1999 when she rocked with her debut album with a single ‘I Wanna Love You Forever’ which positioned no.3 on the US Billboard chart. She received a number of prestigious award nominees including American Music Awards 2001, 2004, and 64 in total. She won 18 awards altogether for her amazing music production.
Background
| Age | 40 |
| Occupation | Actress, Author, Singer |
| Net Worth | $200 million |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Children | Ace Knute Johnson, Birdie Mae Johnson, Maxwell Drew Johnson |
| Nationality | American |
21 most popular women of 2021
1. Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton is a famous socialite, heiress of the Hilton dynasty, and scandalous actress who became popular after participating in “The Simple Life” reality show. She has accumulated millions of followers on her various platforms such as Instagram where she shares daily photos with captions ranging from inspirational quotes to fashion advice for life’s absurdities.
Background
| Age | 40 |
| Occupation | Media personality, socialite, businesswoman, model, singer, actress, DJ |
| Net Worth | $300 million |
| Marital Status | Engaged |
| Fiance | Carter Reum |
| Nationality | American |
2. Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson has been in a handful of outside-the-box films, including Lost In Translation and Her. She was really just getting started with her career when she had the opportunity to play Black Widow for Marvel Studios.
Alongside Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Scarlett became one of the most sought-after actors on Google searches throughout 2013 until now!
Background
| Age | 36 |
| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Net Worth | $165 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Rose Dorothy Dauriac |
| Nationality | American |
3. Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus is one of the most famous singers around, and she owes it all to her hit TV show. After Miley shot to fame after starring in “Hanna Montana,” she became an international phenomenon as a singer when Disney released two soundtracks for the series that included her singing voice. Nowadays, you can’t go anywhere without hearing something by Miley on any given day!
Background
| Age | 28 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, actress |
| Net Worth | $160 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Nationality | American |
4. Ellie Goulding
Ellie Goulding has been a songwriter, composer, and singer for much of her life. She began achieving stardom in 2010 with the release of her debut track “Lights”. Since then she’s performed at many EDM shows around the world as well as being an outspoken supporter of mental health issues such as depression or anxiety. Her singing is intended to encourage people who might be struggling emotionally to take care of themselves either by going to therapy or through meditation and yoga routines geared toward better emotional balance.
Background
| Age | 34 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter |
| Net Worth | $30 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Arthur Ever Winter Jopling |
| Nationality | British |
5. Katy Perry
Katy Perry is a world-renowned American singer and actress. She achieved international fame after recording the song “I Kissed A Girl” in 2007, which skyrocketed her to instant stardom overnight. Since then, all of Katy’s music tracks have been successful as well as videos for each track are always awesome and thrilling!
Background
| Age | 36 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, actress, television judge, businesswoman |
| Net Worth | $330 million |
| Marital Status | Engaged |
| Fiance | Orlando Bloom |
| Children | Daisy Dove Bloom |
| Nationality | American |
6. Fergie
Stacy Ann Ferguson, better known by her stage name Fergie and most notably a member of the band The Black Eyed Peas where she rose to fame in 1998. Since then, she has gone on to pursue solo music projects as well as acting gigs outside of Hollywood striving for recognition which was all but forgotten after 2006 when it seemed like everything went downhill.
It seems that big break took a while coming because at last this year we saw Stacy back with two new songs including “Double Dutchess” proving herself not only talented creatively speaking but also musically arranging tracks from top-notch producers such since DJ Mustard or Cedric Gervais.
Background
| Age | 46 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, actress |
| Net Worth | $45 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Axl Jack Duhamel |
| Nationality | American |
7. Lana Del Rey
The best way to describe Lana Del Rey’s music is that it makes you feel like your old, reminiscing on the past. This was a new genre of hers and she has been acknowledged by many as being influential in bringing back this type of sound for pop fans everywhere.
Lana Del Rey is the Queen of Sadcore. Her melancholic, yet powerful songs have been recognized for decades and she will continue to stir up emotions in her fans forevermore.
Background
| Age | 36 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter |
| Net Worth | $30 million |
| Marital Status | Engaged |
| Fiance | Clayton Johnson |
| Nationality | American |
8. Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner is an American model, socialite, and media personality. The reality television show Keeping Up with the Kardashians launched her career to fame in 2007 when she was just 14 years old. Nowadays Kendall has 16th position on Forbes magazine’s list of top-earning models – not too shabby for a 20-year-old celeb from California who never went through formal training but still manages to land prestigious campaigns like Fendi or Louis Vuitton.
She posts (sometimes up to) 10 times per day @kendalljenner on Instagram (@KJ_worldwide). Her style varies between fashion shows, photoshoots, and selfies which are often posted by fans due mainly because of her popularity as well as that infamous “most followed” status.
Background
| Age | 25 |
| Occupation | Model, media personality, socialite |
| Net Worth | $45 million |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Nationality | American |
9. Eva Longoria
Eva is an American model, actress, talk-show hostess, restaurateur, and philanthropist. She got international fame as a successful result of her role in the TV series ‘Desperate Housewives’ which she acted from 2004 to 2012. Her inspirable character on-screen also led her to receive prestigious awards such as the Nobel Prize for active charity work where people around the world are moved by what Eva has done with her life since then; this was back when there were not many female roles like that at all!
Eva’s success began in 1998 when she made it into Sports Illustrated magazine while modeling swimwear but rose quickly through television appearances before finally being casted on one of America’s most popular shows: Desperate.
Background
| Age | 46 |
| Occupation | Actress, producer |
| Net Worth | $80 million |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | José Bastón |
| Children | Santiago Enrique Bastón |
| Nationality | American |
10. Vanessa Hudgens
Vanessa Hudgens got her first taste of fame from the Disney Channel’s High School Musical. After that, she went on to pursue a career in music and released her debut album V.
Vanessa was getting attention long before joining ‘High School Musical’. As an actress, Vanessa had roles in The Suite Life Of Zack And Cody and Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge (and 2003’s holiday-themed Hocus Pocus). But it is with the high school musical where Vanessa really began making waves as one of our favorite stars!
Background
| Age | 32 |
| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Net Worth | $16 million |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Nationality | American |
11. Mariah Carey
One of the best-selling singers of all time, Mariah Carey has had an unparalleled career. Her voice is one that people can’t seem to forget and her talents don’t stop there as she’s also a successful actress with memorable roles in movies like ‘Glitter’ and TV shows such as ‘American Idol’. The woman who won America’s heart through talent alone now continues to win it by being down-to-earth while still shining bright – no matter what hat she wears!
Mariah Carey became one of the most iconic women in modern history when American listeners fell madly for her undeniably unforgettable voice from “Vision Of Love”. She then continued on this path conquering new genres and markets until becoming not only a household name but a celebrity.
Background
| Age | 51 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, entrepreneur, television judge |
| Net Worth | $320 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Moroccan Scott Cannon, Monroe Cannon |
| Nationality | American |
12. Megan Fox
Megan Fox is an American model and actress whose international fame came about when she was cast in such hit projects as “The Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen”, Jennifer’s Body, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows,’ and Zeriville.
Background
| Age | 35 |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Net Worth | $8 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Bodhi Ransom Green, Journey River Green, Noah Shannon Green |
| Nationality | American |
13. Arvil Lavigne
Born in 1984, Avril Lavigne is a Canadian singer-songwriter who has been listed as one of the best commercial projects worldwide. Her debut album, Let Go, was an unexpected success and she continued to produce great hits with her following works including: My Happy Ending (2002), Girlfriend (2003) Nobody’s Home (2004).
She also won awards for top 10 Billboard Hits such as “Complicated” (#3 2002), Sk8er Boi (#6 2003), I’m With You (#2 2004), “Girlfriend” (2013) which became number 1 on Billboard Hot 100 song list multiple times.
Background
| Age | 36 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, actress |
| Net Worth | $60 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Nationality | Canadian |
14. Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj is a popular American rapper, singer/songwriter, and actress. She first tasted success in 2009 when she released three tracks: “Playtime Is Over”, “Beem Me Up” and “Scotty”. Consequently, her debut album Pink Friday made an impact on the music industry.
Background
| Age | 38 |
| Occupation | Rapper, singer, songwriter, actress |
| Net Worth | $80 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Ninja/Papa Bear |
| Nationality | Trinidadian |
15. Demi Lovato
In 2012, after a long battle with her eating disorder and addictions to drugs and alcohol Demi Lovato became sober. This change in lifestyle led the singer-songwriter-actress back into popularity as she was finally able to focus on her career again.
Demi Lovato has always been successful but when an addiction turned what could have been just success for many people into something greater than possible, it took a hit that few other artists would survive from; yet somehow this only made them stronger than ever before – not just creatively or professionally either.
Background
| Age | 28 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, actress |
| Net Worth | $40 million |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Nationality | American |
16. Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera is one of the most successful singers in Hollywood today. She has won six Grammys and a Latin Grammy for her musical work, which includes such hits as “Lady Marmalade”. Her success led to being appointed United Nations Goodwill Ambassador back in 2010 where she’s worked with World Food Program on charity projects.
Background
| Age | 40 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, television personality |
| Net Worth | $160 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Max Liron Bratman, Summer Rain Rutler |
| Nationality | American |
17. Kesha
Kesha (once known as Ke$ha) is an American singer, songwriter, and rapper who first detonated into the music scene with her 2010 debut album “Animal”. Her life drama including her issues with a dominating director and studio that attempted to exploit led Kesha’s story becoming one of significance for women everywhere.
Kesha has been fighting against people who are trying to take advantage of her hard work and prosperity for years. She endured mental, sexual, and emotional abuse in private while she still managed to make it big with a few lucky breaks here or there until finally, the public got wind when Kesha filed suit against Dr. Luke as part of what is now commonly known as “Kesha versus Dr. Luke”.
Background
| Age | 34 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, rapper, actress |
| Net Worth | $10 million |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Nationality | American |
18. Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum is a German fashion model, television host, and businesswoman. She has been known for her work on the catwalk modeling during the late 1990s in New York City as well as appearing at many award ceremonies including every year from 2002 to 2008. Heidi was also voted “Most Beautiful Woman” by People Magazine twice: in 2005 (Worldwide) and 2007 (US).
Background
| Age | 48 |
| Occupation | Model, television host, television producer, businesswoman |
| Net Worth | $160 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Leni Olumi Klum, Henry Günther Ademola Dashtu Samuel, Lou Sulola Samuel, Johan Riley Fyodor Taiwo Samuel |
| Nationality | American, German |
19. Kate Moss
Fashion icon Kate Moss is one of the most high-selling models and fashion artists in the industry. She’s been doing ramp walks for more than 20 years, and it seems that other ladies are admiring her during this 2020s era too!
Background
| Age | 47 |
| Occupation | Model, fashion designer |
| Net Worth | $70 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Lila Grace Moss Hack |
| Nationality | British |
20. Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue has been a music and style symbol, with her tracks continually beating out all competitors each time she delivers another music album. Kylie also serves as motivation to cancer survivors since the singer herself was diagnosed with breast cancer at 36 years old; from then on, she’s supported for beast disease and urging young ladies to do customary animal testing every six months.
Background
| Age | 53 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, actress |
| Net Worth | $100 million |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Nationality | Australian, British |
21. Hilary Duff
One of the most gifted and best-known young stars in Hollywood, Hilary Duff is not just an engaging actress. She has also successfully launched her own fashion line with a clothing store that she opened near New York City’s Madison Square Park.
Background
| Age | 33 |
| Occupation | Actress, singer, songwriter, producer, businesswoman |
| Net Worth | $25 million |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Children | Banks Violet Bair, Mae James Bair, Luca Cruz Comrie |
| Nationality | American |
Conclusion
By now you must have noticed that most of the women who made it to the list of the 50 most popular women in the world are either from entertainment or political background.
Despite a diligent compilation, some women who have a massive social media presence and real-life following are still missing from the list. Though, we tried to do our best to provide a common ground solution via this list. We hope this informative piece has inspired you and motivated you enough to struggle to have your name amongst those high-profile successful women.
Frequently Asked Questions About Popular Women Around the World
Justin Bieber secured the 7th position for the most popular woman on the web in 2010 and 2nd position in 2011. However, he did not make it to the list in 2012.
As for the previous year, German actress Meryem Uzerli was reportedly the most beautiful woman in the world. However, in 2022, American Model Bella Hadid snatched the title.
Angelina Jolie was ranked number 1 on the list of 15 most beautiful girls in the world in 2022 without makeup.
Classic Hollywood icon, Audrey Hepburn has been listed as the most beautiful woman of all time while Marilyn Monroe swooped into the second position.
