KATHMANDU: Kim Kardashian to Jerry Seinfeld, 18 celebrities have converted their fame into positions among the world’s wealthiest individuals. Celebrities getting wealthy is not new, but to reach a fortune of billions is a rare achievement—fewer than two dozen people in the world have been able to accomplish it, according to Forbes.

Coming at number one on the list of wealthiest celebrities is legendary director Steven Spielberg, whose net worth stands at a staggering $5.3 billion. With all-time classics such as Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, and E.T. to his name, Spielberg is one of the greatest directors of all time.

Second on the list is Star Wars founder George Lucas, who has a net worth of $5.1 billion. Coming in at number three is basketball legend Michael Jordan, with TV personality Oprah Winfrey’s wealth at $3 billion.

Finishing out the list are pop culture figures like Jay-Z ($2.5 billion), Kim Kardashian ($1.7 billion), Taylor Swift ($1.6 billion), and comedian Tyler Perry ($1.4 billion), all of whom are evidence that fame can lead to astronomical financial wealth.