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44. Halle Berry <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Halle](\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/F6oEq758yqfTSMMYJL-2fr9A0ymYchdPvJ_OoobuiwA3AjMvzdle3ynOWPfXsc5wVMaySEKIUu7WPDEcshJ_CtQEJMK0gtiYqUOR_8bxKpBwkWPaPEYyIkpJsMsNnIAlWB2_vVE3\")
<\/a>Halle Berry by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nOne of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood during the 2000s, Halle Berry came in sixth at Miss World 1986 and is also a first runner-up in the Miss USA pageant. Halle\u2019s breakthrough film role was in the 1992 romantic comedy Boomerang.
In 2014, Halle launched a production company, 606 Films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
43. Kylie Minogue <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Kylie](\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/SNsumit9WcCdKPMSw36RyfV_bYLx7ostTxn7lBZN6HQcHQbTTGQFH4nwgrhqt9m7Dv1S8_6hLrABUB_foyAefakQvlCpEhPeBbWVt5JsqCUy5mVj6KpeoUF8m61ewtinpuQtznrw\")
<\/a>Kylie Minogue by Renan Katayama via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKylie Minogue is an Australian singer and actress. Kylie is the highest-selling female Australian artist of all time, having sold over 80 million records worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kylie has been recognised for reinventing herself in music and fashion, for which she is referred to by the European press as the Princess of Pop and a style icon. Kylie\u2019s accolades include a Grammy Award, three Brit Awards and 17 ARIA Music Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
42. Avril Lavigne <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Avril](\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/j3JC75aLps3muwC2qOocHM0O2ufN4Vc2JyX6I3sMX5IeLejyw1pNGPqWIOYqlWcStuBJI0Q2UF3cz2P7XXwaEL2h8QnunRv-6gt7yCOuczS3KBr2EyBCIw6Km_Il-oPb0WC5YCph\")
<\/a>Avril Lavigne by Justin Higuchi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAvril Lavigne is a Canadian singer, songwriter and actress. Avril has released six studio albums and received nominations for eight Grammy Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avril is considered a key musician in the development of pop punk music, since she paved the way for female-driven, punk-influenced pop music in the early 2000s. In July 2008, Lavigne launched the clothing line Abbey Dawn. Lavigne released the first of three fragrances in 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
41. Scarlett Johansson <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Scarlett](\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/Yt1AUTZHGG2OAgNUc28vXCY8RiJ8moIQbqPxcnAZxoLmxvhaVctKZNbuVuy_oKaPU3hjDbMa8ecsBb4CbhRzytnQTiq5zGUQ4tvGeuw8BF9K2E0Vt6trFBuUAouqUrV-zxdqR9K_\")
<\/a>Scarlett Johansson by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe world’s highest-paid actress in 2018 and 2019, Scarlett Johansson is an American actress and the ninth-highest-grossing box office star of all time.
Scarlett is the recipient of various accolades, including a Tony Award and a British Academy Film Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
40. Lindsay Lohan <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.elegantmedia.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Actress_Lindsay_Lohan.jpg\")
<\/a>Lindsay Lohan by Rafael Amado Deras via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSigned to Ford Models at the age of three, Lindsay Lohan is an American actress, singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur. Lohan\u2019s breakthrough came in the Walt Disney film, The Parent Trap (1998). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2008, Lohan launched a clothes line, whose name is 6126. In 2017, Lindsay announced she was starting a subscription lifestyle site, Preemium and in October 2021, Lohan announced that she would be hosting a podcast through Studio 71.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
39. Billie Eilish <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.elegantmedia.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Billie_Eilish_Vogue_2023.jpg\")
<\/a>Billie Eilish by VOGUE Taiwan via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nOne of the most influential people in the world according to Time Magazine 2021, Billie Eilish is an American singer and songwriter. Billie first gained public attention in 2015 with her debut single Ocean Eyes.
Billie has received several accolades, including seven Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, one Guinness World Record, three MTV Video Music Awards, and two Brit Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Billie is the youngest artist in Grammy history and second overall to win all four general categories. In April 2019, Billie released a clothing line in collaboration with Takashi Murakami and in November, 2021, Eilish debuted a perfume brand, named Eilish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
38. Carrie Underwood <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Carrie](\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/p5Cd-csRndoypgCzvk0aGgjPMWZKP2FhCB4c4-3gXJ5KR-rRUhT-FMMSRnoPVV52s_lOPxncX02Rr72yXHuBX2lEwELo7JuUMy10PGvzC63bgIAIfV0VpuDGCezGTku8rHqGHv8t\")
<\/a>Carrie Underwood by Cosmopolitan UK via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWinner of the fourth season of American Idol in 2005. Carrie Underwood is an American singer and songwriter. Carrie\u2019s accolades include seven Grammy Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, 17 American Music Awards and five Guinness World Records. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2011, she became the first celebrity brand ambassador for Olay skin care. Carrie launched CALIA by Carrie, her fitness clothing line in 2015 and the New York Times best-selling fitness and lifestyle book, Find Your Path in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
37. Eva Longoria <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Eva](\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/hsv7UI5mEmst44h-oBxwE547d_VILy_LmJlIHKfOSNeeezjTgGMCsHujjP6uRkEPdwSFZdR4qNjsgYIneDCtgZjY93nlBBWjZ1pP8KSIbOtIZMGiOW-fgF1YzqR7GkZ4I-gmpcEV\")
<\/a>Eva Longoria by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEva Longoria is an American actress and producer that shot to fame for her portrayal of Isabella Brana on the CBS daytime soap opera, The Young and the Restless (2001-2003). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eva was also recognised for her role as Gabrielle Solis on the television series Desperate Housewives (2004 – 2012) for which Eva received Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eva represents L’Or\u00e9al and New York & Co, amongst others. In March 2017, Longoria launched her clothing line and operates a production company and is furthermore an author. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
36. Cardi B <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Cardi](\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/o3C5hCuDPqRCq-wnWeaVLVmMYqCXXCnQ3kewch6wgZw6vOEsFs83mEGbcSVN4iqsAid8gLILPXGlWhjRt8u2irjfnz84rDeJfVx3VvpoOW7RIlxqYrQaVKV-DeQyw-82neJ6qJEF\")
<\/a>Cardi B by Katie Krause via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCardi B, is an American rapper and songwriter. <\/sup>Born and raised in New York City, Cardi B became a celebrity by achieving popularity on the Vine and Instagram platforms.
Cardi B is the female rapper with the most Diamond-certified songs, the highest-certified (Digital Singles) female rapper of all time with the most songs with a billion streams on Spotify.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCardi B\u2019s accolades include a Grammy Award, eight Billboard Music Awards, five Guinness World Records, six American Music Awards and fourteen BET Hip Hop Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2018, Time Magazine included Cardi B on their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, and in 2020, Billboard honored Cardi B as Woman of the Year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In December 2021, Cardi B released a vodka-infused, vegan whipped cream Whipshots. Cardi B also owns her own clothing line with Fashion Nova.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
35. Kesha <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Kesha](\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/3C8l212RbT470N3qGz3uTMVCJxHxIIyPps5aLMt3qWEabOZDYtUQMxbmFPh8YWPChEQLKJVB561dTXFor7QqQUE2fqOx89wNGIWipvHLH8oUetPLoWVCO554XXQ1Jw_0L93JZtJT\")
<\/a>Kesha by Cosmopolitan UK via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKesha is an American singer and songwriter. In 2005, aged 18, Kesha was signed to Kemosabe Records. Kesha\u2019s first major success came in early 2009 after she was featured on rapper Flo Rida’s number-one single Right Round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of 2013, Kesha has sold over 33 million combined tracks and ringtones in the USA alone and over 55 million worldwide to date. Kesha has received several awards and nominations, including the MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Act in 2010. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHave an App Idea?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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<\/a>Ciara by Toglenn via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCiara is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, model and actress. Since making her musical debut in 2004, Ciara has attained eight Billboard Hot 100 top-ten singles and four Billboard 200 top-five albums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ciara has also received three BET Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, three MOBO Awards, and one Grammy Award. As of 2019, Ciara had sold 20 million albums and over 70 million singles worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2020, along with her husband, she founded the fashion house, The House of LR&C. In October 2021, Ciara joined Caribbean rum brand Ten To One Rum as an investor and co-owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
33. Jessie J <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.elegantmedia.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Jessie_J_performing_live_at_The_Peppermint_Club_05-940x1222.jpg\")
<\/a>Jessie J by Justin Higuchi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nJessie J, is an English singer-songwriter who began her career on stage, aged 11, with a role in the West End musical Whistle Down the Wind. Jessie studied at the BRIT School before signing with Gut Records and later striking a songwriting deal with Sony\/ATV Music Publishing.
As of January 2015, Jessie had sold over 20 million singles and 3 million albums worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
32. Carly Rae Jepsen <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Carly](\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/w8dGp49avN22mmE6h5DmVlsj9Zb2S3iA-_jVzUYqrJRC_ceW_CKnHWKJ5K1TjlVbWRNzfsoTARfTDG7J3zJsiqjJEXwQlRVbuXyoieezirBSmurusGUzf4OsIiss65V4d2XXwujy\")
<\/a>Carly Rae Jepsen by Raph_PH via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCarly Rae Jepsen is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and actress. Carly competed on the fifth season of Canadian Idol in 2007 however Carly\u2019s breakthrough came in 2012, when her single Call Me Maybe was the best-selling single of that year, reaching number one in 18 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carly has received numerous awards and accolades, including three Juno Awards and a Billboard Music Award, as well as nominations for Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and People’s Choice Awards. As of May 2015, Carly had sold over 25 million records worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
31. Emma Watson <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Emma](\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/faXEYpX1O0w3zAUehwhLd_8zyki3HkAanljOq_CI7hR5IfgwNLmJUsC46nlygKMiUAIu1kHSCL04c6tqtE5PG_YSjuJfvgCHXfC63H6d0KlgILKQOYlHsPjhmRJI7Mh5WdLishwm\")
<\/a>Emma Watson by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEmma Watson rose to stardom after landing her first professional acting role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series and this English actress has since gained recognition for her roles in both blockbusters and independent films. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In February 2016, Watson was appointed Visiting Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University. Emma has been ranked among the world’s highest-paid actresses by Forbes and Vanity Fair, and was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
30. Kelly Clarkson – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.elegantmedia.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Kelly_Clarkson_2018_DoD_Warrior_Games_Opening_Ceremony_14_-_Cropped_01.jpg\")
<\/a>Kelly Clarkson by Stephen Schester\/Carlin Leslie via Wikimedia Commons<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKelly Clarkson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, author, and television personality. Kelly won the very first season of American Idol in 2002, which earned her a record deal with RCA. Kelly has sold over 25 million albums and 45 million singles worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In May 2021, NBC announced that Clarkson’s TV show would take over the time slot of The Ellen DeGeneres Show after it ends in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
29. Lana Del Rey <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Lana](\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/zdkTJD2k-iEj_OYVELLR6sSdIDyipLtFU6EVNUSUDiwqXfOWIaHzb9V7EehB0xkWpoRjMkXlnsQLagkasMxH4MQJCHboz4PwKxf116QihbCfO4AH8b2glxZ5bzpXkNFrdmURI1Mc\")
<\/a>Lana Del Rey by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nLana Del Rey, is an American singer and songwriter. Lana is the recipient of various accolades, including two Brit Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards, and has been nominated for six Grammy Awards and one Golden Globe Award.
Lana has been recognized with Variety Magazine’s Decade Award at the Variety Hitmakers Awards for being regarded as one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 21st century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
28. Hilary Duff <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.elegantmedia.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hilary_Duff_crop-940x1723.jpg\")
<\/a>Hilary Duff by David Shankbone via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHilary Duff is an American actress, singer, and businesswoman. Hilary became labeled a teen idol as the title character of the television series, Lizzie McGuire and in the film based on the series, The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003). Hilary is very philanthropic and an animal rights supporter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
27. Vanessa Hudgens <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Vanessa](\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/-7c3GDMcEFrkPtfOW1aaMQWvabtNEsSgwbkZ7Vfs12LJ3gLvW-YfrXU7pFTWBT731KNZGHl0pdRKdp1B-HrGM9MgKxH8IMJsbZUcLBlIFNtfpP77xGLc-YqruXwBIvjfqPSNfkgp\")
<\/a>Vanessa Hudgens by Toglenn<\/em> via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nVanessa Hudgens is an American actress and singer. Vanessa rose to fame portraying Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical film series (2006\u20132008), which led Vanessa to ink a recording contract with Hollywood Records. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vanessa has released two studio albums, V (2006) and Identified in 2008. In June 2021, Hudgens and fellow musician Madison Beer launched the skincare brand Know Beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
26. Kristen Stewart <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Kristen](\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/B-YobSH0VEhklE_D-84MwJ6AQJsp_GofvoUJolvhr1x9dzVshrFJwZ7FzlSAnmaTbN_irf3LM-MqhDJFzquD9qcUmpID_V7MLP1bhLC-unPIPAuBcutFp_clAIBMANhlCrwticGu\")
<\/a>Kristen Stewart by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKristen Stewart is an American actress and filmmaker. The recipient of various accolades, she was the world’s highest-paid actress in 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
25. Adele – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs\u00a0of 202<\/strong>6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Adele](\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ELCPx7FYaqAL7Y8as3PKSifbMFgaG5gVh7n-QJkWgyu1RtHZnEc0K-OpYz-3HCRKfVoBuCLw0zZLDlj8cs23KXFdn_HXFJXoMTiqA7v7ZqET8BLYfkFKZJAQS-Eq9fwfEUniVKFY\")
<\/a>Adele by Vogue Taiwan via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWith sales of over 120 million records, Adele is an English singer and songwriter and one of the world’s best-selling music artists. Adele\u2019s second studio album, 21, became the world’s best-selling album of the 21st century, with sales of over 31 million copies.
Her accolades include fifteen Grammy Awards and nine Brit Awards. In 2021, Adele was named the UK’s best-selling female album artist of the 21st century. Adele’s album ’30’ was the best-selling album of 2021, after just six weeks on sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant to build an App business<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\tBook FREE Consultation<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n24. Alicia Keys <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Alicia](\"https:\/\/www.elegantmedia.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/AliciaKeys2013-940x1410.jpg\")
<\/a>Alicia Keys by Eva Rinaldi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nA classically trained pianist, Alicia Keys began composing songs by age 12 and was signed aged 15 by Columbia Records. Alicia is an American singer, songwriter and actress who has sold over 90 million records worldwide, making her one of the world’s best-selling music artists.
Alicia was named by Billboard the top R&B artist of the 2000s decade. In June 2021, Alicia expanded her skincare line Keys Soulcare to encompass face, neck, and body care products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
23. Miley Ray Cyrus <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Miley](\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/Q3Q4V88TnG1R-W9kXJdAYhZThnvJ4GqoGMWoyWZgu1Q6tFOWIUZY2Xk1V44kasyKoVJu0qrhu4L0UYVzhrkkb5ktOpD37jVA417njIns6q7M3g4iFvbh3kRrpcIt9fXf-xLiUQ5k\")
<\/a>Miley Ray Cyrus by Raphael Pour-Hashemi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nDaughter of country music singer Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Ray Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality who shot to fame as a teen idol portraying the title character of the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana (2006\u20132011).
Miley has attained the most US Billboard 200 top-five albums in the 21st century by a female artist, with a total of thirteen entries.
In 2004, Miley founded the Happy Hippie Foundation, which works to fight injustice facing homeless youth, LGBTQ youth and other vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
22. Nicki Minaj <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.elegantmedia.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nicki_Minaj_MTV_VMAs_4.jpg\")
<\/a>Nicki Minaj by MTV International via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNicki Minaj is a Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter. Nicki’s first top-five single Super Bass peaked at number three making it the highest-charting solo song by a female rapper since 2002, and later certified Diamond in 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nicki is one of the best selling female artists of all time with 100 million records sold worldwide. Nicki’s accolades include eight American Music Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, twelve BET Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, a Brit Award, and a Guinness World Record. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nicki is also the most followed rapper on Instagram with 155 million followers and on Twitter, Nicki is one of the most followed rappers, with 28 million followers on the app, as of 2025.
Across her career, Nicki has partnered with and endorsed numerous major brands through affiliations. In 2011, Mattel crafted a Barbie doll with Nicki’s likeness for charity, which Minaj described as a major moment in her career and as of 2021 Nicki has launched nine fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
21. Mariah Carey <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Mariah](\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/r223WazwchaLrpC1z3PCFmxqi5Oik_Qimqo9JzDqO--BPDW_wYvJ2wJVwDkDlEHpzfcNtQUp_bg6AMcLw0yIZE-uA2ts9MH5RZc4obh75S2iaPVJXmL4jOHnkOPhLcSHJc2YbwDK\")
<\/a>Mariah Carey by WBLS via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Mariah rose to fame in 1990 with her debut album and was the first artist to have her first five singles reach number one on the Billboard Charts. Mariah has won five Grammy Awards, nineteen World Music Awards, ten American Music Awards and fifteen Billboard Music Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of May 2021, Mariah is the best-selling female artist (tied with Barbra Streisand), in the US.
Since 2007, Mariah has released a series of fragrances with Elizabeth Arden. In 2021, Mariah announced the launch of a new line of alcohol called Black Irish, an homage to her Black, Venezuelan, and Irish heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
20. Angelina Jolie – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Angelina](\"https:\/\/www.elegantmedia.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Angelina_Jolie_48462859552_cropped-940x1410.jpg\")
<\/a>Angelina Jolie by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNamed as Hollywood’s highest-paid actress multiple times, Angelina Jolie is an American actress and filmmaker and the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards.
Angelina has received praise not only for her acting talent but also for her work on human, child and women\u2019s rights.
Angelina was named a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador in 2001 and in 2012, after more than a decade of service, Angelina was promoted to the rank of Special Envoy to the High Commissioner of the United Nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
19. Katy Perry <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Katy](\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/f_9YHaL3KLhdZSinTLDWdsB3Q35qDg79qtHrW3d2Zs0mBLZt9MN2HiqVj8T2HWvR7LwRQLKvNOHMt0ka-kvWjZTtkd7vk5izGMMZLWPKaWTMtTpmyCtTXAKx4BIozz9mAIsX7acY\")
<\/a>Katy Perry by Eva Rinaldi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKaty Perry is an American singer and songwriter. Katy Sang in church during her childhood before pursuing a career in gospel music as a teenager.
Katy is one of the world’s best-selling music artists, having sold over 143 million records worldwide. Katy\u2019s music has been credited with influencing the pop sound and style of the 2010s decade. In 2013, Katy was officially named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
18. Ellen DeGeneres <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Ellen](\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/enpq6bwNeJrmEhCP6-Gqdckfb9PhHtI1Q-BpZY-T89ndG5i9R66i4jgiqLh0EMVOVIZTVELFaMAJUqx1HtsCmUTtBzqTHh-IETCOIj2rA5FrTDfmucPsVKkMcGF2ISot7UjijMIK\")
<\/a>Ellen DeGeneres by Toglenn via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEllen DeGeneres is an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer. She starred in the sitcom Ellen from (1994-1998) and Since 2003, has hosted The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which is due to conclude following its 19th season in 2022.
Ellen launched her lifestyle brand under the name ED by Ellen in 2015 and has since partnered with and endorsed multiple global brands in addition to opening her own record label in 2010 under the name eleveneleven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
17. Shakira <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Shakira\"](\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/pQEnwuZ7xEVA0zb71NWOPmfIZpDaT64yz39ttVsQAqN3MwutgSSlxuIaOWyRrgLm0FfirKEQNoI1pG28roO_5I8bHvHNRVFwi07_G5pDmbVar2zaIjjKNgWwYgQaP9xVTo-jInMQ\")
<\/a>Shakira by Vogue Taiwan<\/em> via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nReferred to as the Queen of Latin Music, Shakira is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Shakira rose to success with her fifth album, Laundry Service (2001), which sold over 13 million copies worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a catalog of 145 songs, Shakira has sold over 80 million records which have made her one of the world’s best-selling music artists.
Shakira has received numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards, twelve Latin Grammy Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, thirty-nine Billboard Latin Music Awards and six Guinness World Records.
In 1997, Shakira founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation, a charity with special schools for poor children in Colombia. In 2010, Shakira began her own beauty line, S by Shakira and as of 2019, she has released over 30 fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
16. Madonna – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs\u00a0of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Madonna](\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/trn3dDiPQmla3VzkuzQjEgXXiJlwIeF9QXCaF2D-z4lwxWKzh6N010DY1SlN7Z-64RUjWB57oSj2WvbUBtYeWu1pKue95qGU8kWYfYaSDTkf01tioE8wvvDMPqRdV0WMbwe1EVsR\")
<\/a>Madonna by chrisweger via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>One of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood during the 2000s, Halle Berry came in sixth at Miss World 1986 and is also a first runner-up in the Miss USA pageant. Halle\u2019s breakthrough film role was in the 1992 romantic comedy Boomerang.
In 2014, Halle launched a production company, 606 Films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
43. Kylie Minogue <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kylie Minogue by Renan Katayama via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKylie Minogue is an Australian singer and actress. Kylie is the highest-selling female Australian artist of all time, having sold over 80 million records worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kylie has been recognised for reinventing herself in music and fashion, for which she is referred to by the European press as the Princess of Pop and a style icon. Kylie\u2019s accolades include a Grammy Award, three Brit Awards and 17 ARIA Music Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
42. Avril Lavigne <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Avril Lavigne by Justin Higuchi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAvril Lavigne is a Canadian singer, songwriter and actress. Avril has released six studio albums and received nominations for eight Grammy Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avril is considered a key musician in the development of pop punk music, since she paved the way for female-driven, punk-influenced pop music in the early 2000s. In July 2008, Lavigne launched the clothing line Abbey Dawn. Lavigne released the first of three fragrances in 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
41. Scarlett Johansson <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Scarlett Johansson by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe world’s highest-paid actress in 2018 and 2019, Scarlett Johansson is an American actress and the ninth-highest-grossing box office star of all time.
Scarlett is the recipient of various accolades, including a Tony Award and a British Academy Film Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
40. Lindsay Lohan <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Lindsay Lohan by Rafael Amado Deras via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSigned to Ford Models at the age of three, Lindsay Lohan is an American actress, singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur. Lohan\u2019s breakthrough came in the Walt Disney film, The Parent Trap (1998). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2008, Lohan launched a clothes line, whose name is 6126. In 2017, Lindsay announced she was starting a subscription lifestyle site, Preemium and in October 2021, Lohan announced that she would be hosting a podcast through Studio 71.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
39. Billie Eilish <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Billie Eilish by VOGUE Taiwan via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nOne of the most influential people in the world according to Time Magazine 2021, Billie Eilish is an American singer and songwriter. Billie first gained public attention in 2015 with her debut single Ocean Eyes.
Billie has received several accolades, including seven Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, one Guinness World Record, three MTV Video Music Awards, and two Brit Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Billie is the youngest artist in Grammy history and second overall to win all four general categories. In April 2019, Billie released a clothing line in collaboration with Takashi Murakami and in November, 2021, Eilish debuted a perfume brand, named Eilish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
38. Carrie Underwood <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Carrie Underwood by Cosmopolitan UK via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWinner of the fourth season of American Idol in 2005. Carrie Underwood is an American singer and songwriter. Carrie\u2019s accolades include seven Grammy Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, 17 American Music Awards and five Guinness World Records. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2011, she became the first celebrity brand ambassador for Olay skin care. Carrie launched CALIA by Carrie, her fitness clothing line in 2015 and the New York Times best-selling fitness and lifestyle book, Find Your Path in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
37. Eva Longoria <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Eva Longoria by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEva Longoria is an American actress and producer that shot to fame for her portrayal of Isabella Brana on the CBS daytime soap opera, The Young and the Restless (2001-2003). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eva was also recognised for her role as Gabrielle Solis on the television series Desperate Housewives (2004 – 2012) for which Eva received Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eva represents L’Or\u00e9al and New York & Co, amongst others. In March 2017, Longoria launched her clothing line and operates a production company and is furthermore an author. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
36. Cardi B <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Cardi B by Katie Krause via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCardi B, is an American rapper and songwriter. <\/sup>Born and raised in New York City, Cardi B became a celebrity by achieving popularity on the Vine and Instagram platforms.
Cardi B is the female rapper with the most Diamond-certified songs, the highest-certified (Digital Singles) female rapper of all time with the most songs with a billion streams on Spotify.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCardi B\u2019s accolades include a Grammy Award, eight Billboard Music Awards, five Guinness World Records, six American Music Awards and fourteen BET Hip Hop Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2018, Time Magazine included Cardi B on their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, and in 2020, Billboard honored Cardi B as Woman of the Year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In December 2021, Cardi B released a vodka-infused, vegan whipped cream Whipshots. Cardi B also owns her own clothing line with Fashion Nova.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
35. Kesha <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kesha by Cosmopolitan UK via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKesha is an American singer and songwriter. In 2005, aged 18, Kesha was signed to Kemosabe Records. Kesha\u2019s first major success came in early 2009 after she was featured on rapper Flo Rida’s number-one single Right Round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of 2013, Kesha has sold over 33 million combined tracks and ringtones in the USA alone and over 55 million worldwide to date. Kesha has received several awards and nominations, including the MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Act in 2010. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHave an App Idea?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Our award-winning team can turn your idea into a reality<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tBook FREE Consultation<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n34. Ciara <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Ciara by Toglenn via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCiara is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, model and actress. Since making her musical debut in 2004, Ciara has attained eight Billboard Hot 100 top-ten singles and four Billboard 200 top-five albums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ciara has also received three BET Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, three MOBO Awards, and one Grammy Award. As of 2019, Ciara had sold 20 million albums and over 70 million singles worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2020, along with her husband, she founded the fashion house, The House of LR&C. In October 2021, Ciara joined Caribbean rum brand Ten To One Rum as an investor and co-owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
33. Jessie J <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Jessie J by Justin Higuchi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nJessie J, is an English singer-songwriter who began her career on stage, aged 11, with a role in the West End musical Whistle Down the Wind. Jessie studied at the BRIT School before signing with Gut Records and later striking a songwriting deal with Sony\/ATV Music Publishing.
As of January 2015, Jessie had sold over 20 million singles and 3 million albums worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
32. Carly Rae Jepsen <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Carly Rae Jepsen by Raph_PH via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCarly Rae Jepsen is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and actress. Carly competed on the fifth season of Canadian Idol in 2007 however Carly\u2019s breakthrough came in 2012, when her single Call Me Maybe was the best-selling single of that year, reaching number one in 18 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carly has received numerous awards and accolades, including three Juno Awards and a Billboard Music Award, as well as nominations for Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and People’s Choice Awards. As of May 2015, Carly had sold over 25 million records worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
31. Emma Watson <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Emma Watson by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEmma Watson rose to stardom after landing her first professional acting role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series and this English actress has since gained recognition for her roles in both blockbusters and independent films. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In February 2016, Watson was appointed Visiting Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University. Emma has been ranked among the world’s highest-paid actresses by Forbes and Vanity Fair, and was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
30. Kelly Clarkson – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kelly Clarkson by Stephen Schester\/Carlin Leslie via Wikimedia Commons<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKelly Clarkson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, author, and television personality. Kelly won the very first season of American Idol in 2002, which earned her a record deal with RCA. Kelly has sold over 25 million albums and 45 million singles worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In May 2021, NBC announced that Clarkson’s TV show would take over the time slot of The Ellen DeGeneres Show after it ends in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
29. Lana Del Rey <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Lana Del Rey by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nLana Del Rey, is an American singer and songwriter. Lana is the recipient of various accolades, including two Brit Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards, and has been nominated for six Grammy Awards and one Golden Globe Award.
Lana has been recognized with Variety Magazine’s Decade Award at the Variety Hitmakers Awards for being regarded as one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 21st century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
28. Hilary Duff <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Hilary Duff by David Shankbone via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHilary Duff is an American actress, singer, and businesswoman. Hilary became labeled a teen idol as the title character of the television series, Lizzie McGuire and in the film based on the series, The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003). Hilary is very philanthropic and an animal rights supporter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
27. Vanessa Hudgens <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Vanessa Hudgens by Toglenn<\/em> via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nVanessa Hudgens is an American actress and singer. Vanessa rose to fame portraying Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical film series (2006\u20132008), which led Vanessa to ink a recording contract with Hollywood Records. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vanessa has released two studio albums, V (2006) and Identified in 2008. In June 2021, Hudgens and fellow musician Madison Beer launched the skincare brand Know Beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
26. Kristen Stewart <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kristen Stewart by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKristen Stewart is an American actress and filmmaker. The recipient of various accolades, she was the world’s highest-paid actress in 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
25. Adele – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs\u00a0of 202<\/strong>6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Adele by Vogue Taiwan via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWith sales of over 120 million records, Adele is an English singer and songwriter and one of the world’s best-selling music artists. Adele\u2019s second studio album, 21, became the world’s best-selling album of the 21st century, with sales of over 31 million copies.
Her accolades include fifteen Grammy Awards and nine Brit Awards. In 2021, Adele was named the UK’s best-selling female album artist of the 21st century. Adele’s album ’30’ was the best-selling album of 2021, after just six weeks on sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant to build an App business<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Contact our award-winning team to find out where to start<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tBook FREE Consultation<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n24. Alicia Keys <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Alicia Keys by Eva Rinaldi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nA classically trained pianist, Alicia Keys began composing songs by age 12 and was signed aged 15 by Columbia Records. Alicia is an American singer, songwriter and actress who has sold over 90 million records worldwide, making her one of the world’s best-selling music artists.
Alicia was named by Billboard the top R&B artist of the 2000s decade. In June 2021, Alicia expanded her skincare line Keys Soulcare to encompass face, neck, and body care products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
23. Miley Ray Cyrus <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Miley Ray Cyrus by Raphael Pour-Hashemi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nDaughter of country music singer Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Ray Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality who shot to fame as a teen idol portraying the title character of the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana (2006\u20132011).
Miley has attained the most US Billboard 200 top-five albums in the 21st century by a female artist, with a total of thirteen entries.
In 2004, Miley founded the Happy Hippie Foundation, which works to fight injustice facing homeless youth, LGBTQ youth and other vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
22. Nicki Minaj <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Nicki Minaj by MTV International via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNicki Minaj is a Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter. Nicki’s first top-five single Super Bass peaked at number three making it the highest-charting solo song by a female rapper since 2002, and later certified Diamond in 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nicki is one of the best selling female artists of all time with 100 million records sold worldwide. Nicki’s accolades include eight American Music Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, twelve BET Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, a Brit Award, and a Guinness World Record. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nicki is also the most followed rapper on Instagram with 155 million followers and on Twitter, Nicki is one of the most followed rappers, with 28 million followers on the app, as of 2025.
Across her career, Nicki has partnered with and endorsed numerous major brands through affiliations. In 2011, Mattel crafted a Barbie doll with Nicki’s likeness for charity, which Minaj described as a major moment in her career and as of 2021 Nicki has launched nine fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
21. Mariah Carey <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Mariah Carey by WBLS via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Mariah rose to fame in 1990 with her debut album and was the first artist to have her first five singles reach number one on the Billboard Charts. Mariah has won five Grammy Awards, nineteen World Music Awards, ten American Music Awards and fifteen Billboard Music Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of May 2021, Mariah is the best-selling female artist (tied with Barbra Streisand), in the US.
Since 2007, Mariah has released a series of fragrances with Elizabeth Arden. In 2021, Mariah announced the launch of a new line of alcohol called Black Irish, an homage to her Black, Venezuelan, and Irish heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
20. Angelina Jolie – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Angelina Jolie by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNamed as Hollywood’s highest-paid actress multiple times, Angelina Jolie is an American actress and filmmaker and the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards.
Angelina has received praise not only for her acting talent but also for her work on human, child and women\u2019s rights.
Angelina was named a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador in 2001 and in 2012, after more than a decade of service, Angelina was promoted to the rank of Special Envoy to the High Commissioner of the United Nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
19. Katy Perry <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Katy Perry by Eva Rinaldi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKaty Perry is an American singer and songwriter. Katy Sang in church during her childhood before pursuing a career in gospel music as a teenager.
Katy is one of the world’s best-selling music artists, having sold over 143 million records worldwide. Katy\u2019s music has been credited with influencing the pop sound and style of the 2010s decade. In 2013, Katy was officially named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
18. Ellen DeGeneres <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Ellen DeGeneres by Toglenn via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEllen DeGeneres is an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer. She starred in the sitcom Ellen from (1994-1998) and Since 2003, has hosted The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which is due to conclude following its 19th season in 2022.
Ellen launched her lifestyle brand under the name ED by Ellen in 2015 and has since partnered with and endorsed multiple global brands in addition to opening her own record label in 2010 under the name eleveneleven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
17. Shakira <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shakira by Vogue Taiwan<\/em> via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nReferred to as the Queen of Latin Music, Shakira is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Shakira rose to success with her fifth album, Laundry Service (2001), which sold over 13 million copies worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a catalog of 145 songs, Shakira has sold over 80 million records which have made her one of the world’s best-selling music artists.
Shakira has received numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards, twelve Latin Grammy Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, thirty-nine Billboard Latin Music Awards and six Guinness World Records.
In 1997, Shakira founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation, a charity with special schools for poor children in Colombia. In 2010, Shakira began her own beauty line, S by Shakira and as of 2019, she has released over 30 fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
16. Madonna – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs\u00a0of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Madonna by chrisweger via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Kylie Minogue is an Australian singer and actress. Kylie is the highest-selling female Australian artist of all time, having sold over 80 million records worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kylie has been recognised for reinventing herself in music and fashion, for which she is referred to by the European press as the Princess of Pop and a style icon. Kylie\u2019s accolades include a Grammy Award, three Brit Awards and 17 ARIA Music Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
42. Avril Lavigne <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Avril Lavigne by Justin Higuchi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAvril Lavigne is a Canadian singer, songwriter and actress. Avril has released six studio albums and received nominations for eight Grammy Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avril is considered a key musician in the development of pop punk music, since she paved the way for female-driven, punk-influenced pop music in the early 2000s. In July 2008, Lavigne launched the clothing line Abbey Dawn. Lavigne released the first of three fragrances in 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
41. Scarlett Johansson <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Scarlett Johansson by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe world’s highest-paid actress in 2018 and 2019, Scarlett Johansson is an American actress and the ninth-highest-grossing box office star of all time.
Scarlett is the recipient of various accolades, including a Tony Award and a British Academy Film Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
40. Lindsay Lohan <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Lindsay Lohan by Rafael Amado Deras via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSigned to Ford Models at the age of three, Lindsay Lohan is an American actress, singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur. Lohan\u2019s breakthrough came in the Walt Disney film, The Parent Trap (1998). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2008, Lohan launched a clothes line, whose name is 6126. In 2017, Lindsay announced she was starting a subscription lifestyle site, Preemium and in October 2021, Lohan announced that she would be hosting a podcast through Studio 71.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
39. Billie Eilish <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Billie Eilish by VOGUE Taiwan via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nOne of the most influential people in the world according to Time Magazine 2021, Billie Eilish is an American singer and songwriter. Billie first gained public attention in 2015 with her debut single Ocean Eyes.
Billie has received several accolades, including seven Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, one Guinness World Record, three MTV Video Music Awards, and two Brit Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Billie is the youngest artist in Grammy history and second overall to win all four general categories. In April 2019, Billie released a clothing line in collaboration with Takashi Murakami and in November, 2021, Eilish debuted a perfume brand, named Eilish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
38. Carrie Underwood <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Carrie Underwood by Cosmopolitan UK via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWinner of the fourth season of American Idol in 2005. Carrie Underwood is an American singer and songwriter. Carrie\u2019s accolades include seven Grammy Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, 17 American Music Awards and five Guinness World Records. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2011, she became the first celebrity brand ambassador for Olay skin care. Carrie launched CALIA by Carrie, her fitness clothing line in 2015 and the New York Times best-selling fitness and lifestyle book, Find Your Path in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
37. Eva Longoria <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Eva Longoria by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEva Longoria is an American actress and producer that shot to fame for her portrayal of Isabella Brana on the CBS daytime soap opera, The Young and the Restless (2001-2003). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eva was also recognised for her role as Gabrielle Solis on the television series Desperate Housewives (2004 – 2012) for which Eva received Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eva represents L’Or\u00e9al and New York & Co, amongst others. In March 2017, Longoria launched her clothing line and operates a production company and is furthermore an author. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
36. Cardi B <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Cardi B by Katie Krause via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCardi B, is an American rapper and songwriter. <\/sup>Born and raised in New York City, Cardi B became a celebrity by achieving popularity on the Vine and Instagram platforms.
Cardi B is the female rapper with the most Diamond-certified songs, the highest-certified (Digital Singles) female rapper of all time with the most songs with a billion streams on Spotify.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCardi B\u2019s accolades include a Grammy Award, eight Billboard Music Awards, five Guinness World Records, six American Music Awards and fourteen BET Hip Hop Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2018, Time Magazine included Cardi B on their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, and in 2020, Billboard honored Cardi B as Woman of the Year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In December 2021, Cardi B released a vodka-infused, vegan whipped cream Whipshots. Cardi B also owns her own clothing line with Fashion Nova.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
35. Kesha <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kesha by Cosmopolitan UK via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKesha is an American singer and songwriter. In 2005, aged 18, Kesha was signed to Kemosabe Records. Kesha\u2019s first major success came in early 2009 after she was featured on rapper Flo Rida’s number-one single Right Round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of 2013, Kesha has sold over 33 million combined tracks and ringtones in the USA alone and over 55 million worldwide to date. Kesha has received several awards and nominations, including the MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Act in 2010. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHave an App Idea?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Our award-winning team can turn your idea into a reality<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tBook FREE Consultation<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n34. Ciara <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Ciara by Toglenn via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCiara is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, model and actress. Since making her musical debut in 2004, Ciara has attained eight Billboard Hot 100 top-ten singles and four Billboard 200 top-five albums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ciara has also received three BET Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, three MOBO Awards, and one Grammy Award. As of 2019, Ciara had sold 20 million albums and over 70 million singles worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2020, along with her husband, she founded the fashion house, The House of LR&C. In October 2021, Ciara joined Caribbean rum brand Ten To One Rum as an investor and co-owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
33. Jessie J <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Jessie J by Justin Higuchi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nJessie J, is an English singer-songwriter who began her career on stage, aged 11, with a role in the West End musical Whistle Down the Wind. Jessie studied at the BRIT School before signing with Gut Records and later striking a songwriting deal with Sony\/ATV Music Publishing.
As of January 2015, Jessie had sold over 20 million singles and 3 million albums worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
32. Carly Rae Jepsen <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Carly Rae Jepsen by Raph_PH via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCarly Rae Jepsen is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and actress. Carly competed on the fifth season of Canadian Idol in 2007 however Carly\u2019s breakthrough came in 2012, when her single Call Me Maybe was the best-selling single of that year, reaching number one in 18 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carly has received numerous awards and accolades, including three Juno Awards and a Billboard Music Award, as well as nominations for Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and People’s Choice Awards. As of May 2015, Carly had sold over 25 million records worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
31. Emma Watson <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Emma Watson by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEmma Watson rose to stardom after landing her first professional acting role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series and this English actress has since gained recognition for her roles in both blockbusters and independent films. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In February 2016, Watson was appointed Visiting Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University. Emma has been ranked among the world’s highest-paid actresses by Forbes and Vanity Fair, and was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
30. Kelly Clarkson – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kelly Clarkson by Stephen Schester\/Carlin Leslie via Wikimedia Commons<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKelly Clarkson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, author, and television personality. Kelly won the very first season of American Idol in 2002, which earned her a record deal with RCA. Kelly has sold over 25 million albums and 45 million singles worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In May 2021, NBC announced that Clarkson’s TV show would take over the time slot of The Ellen DeGeneres Show after it ends in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
29. Lana Del Rey <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Lana Del Rey by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nLana Del Rey, is an American singer and songwriter. Lana is the recipient of various accolades, including two Brit Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards, and has been nominated for six Grammy Awards and one Golden Globe Award.
Lana has been recognized with Variety Magazine’s Decade Award at the Variety Hitmakers Awards for being regarded as one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 21st century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
28. Hilary Duff <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Hilary Duff by David Shankbone via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHilary Duff is an American actress, singer, and businesswoman. Hilary became labeled a teen idol as the title character of the television series, Lizzie McGuire and in the film based on the series, The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003). Hilary is very philanthropic and an animal rights supporter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
27. Vanessa Hudgens <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Vanessa Hudgens by Toglenn<\/em> via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nVanessa Hudgens is an American actress and singer. Vanessa rose to fame portraying Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical film series (2006\u20132008), which led Vanessa to ink a recording contract with Hollywood Records. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vanessa has released two studio albums, V (2006) and Identified in 2008. In June 2021, Hudgens and fellow musician Madison Beer launched the skincare brand Know Beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
26. Kristen Stewart <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kristen Stewart by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKristen Stewart is an American actress and filmmaker. The recipient of various accolades, she was the world’s highest-paid actress in 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
25. Adele – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs\u00a0of 202<\/strong>6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Adele by Vogue Taiwan via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWith sales of over 120 million records, Adele is an English singer and songwriter and one of the world’s best-selling music artists. Adele\u2019s second studio album, 21, became the world’s best-selling album of the 21st century, with sales of over 31 million copies.
Her accolades include fifteen Grammy Awards and nine Brit Awards. In 2021, Adele was named the UK’s best-selling female album artist of the 21st century. Adele’s album ’30’ was the best-selling album of 2021, after just six weeks on sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant to build an App business<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Contact our award-winning team to find out where to start<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tBook FREE Consultation<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n24. Alicia Keys <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Alicia Keys by Eva Rinaldi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nA classically trained pianist, Alicia Keys began composing songs by age 12 and was signed aged 15 by Columbia Records. Alicia is an American singer, songwriter and actress who has sold over 90 million records worldwide, making her one of the world’s best-selling music artists.
Alicia was named by Billboard the top R&B artist of the 2000s decade. In June 2021, Alicia expanded her skincare line Keys Soulcare to encompass face, neck, and body care products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
23. Miley Ray Cyrus <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Miley Ray Cyrus by Raphael Pour-Hashemi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nDaughter of country music singer Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Ray Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality who shot to fame as a teen idol portraying the title character of the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana (2006\u20132011).
Miley has attained the most US Billboard 200 top-five albums in the 21st century by a female artist, with a total of thirteen entries.
In 2004, Miley founded the Happy Hippie Foundation, which works to fight injustice facing homeless youth, LGBTQ youth and other vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
22. Nicki Minaj <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Nicki Minaj by MTV International via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNicki Minaj is a Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter. Nicki’s first top-five single Super Bass peaked at number three making it the highest-charting solo song by a female rapper since 2002, and later certified Diamond in 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nicki is one of the best selling female artists of all time with 100 million records sold worldwide. Nicki’s accolades include eight American Music Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, twelve BET Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, a Brit Award, and a Guinness World Record. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nicki is also the most followed rapper on Instagram with 155 million followers and on Twitter, Nicki is one of the most followed rappers, with 28 million followers on the app, as of 2025.
Across her career, Nicki has partnered with and endorsed numerous major brands through affiliations. In 2011, Mattel crafted a Barbie doll with Nicki’s likeness for charity, which Minaj described as a major moment in her career and as of 2021 Nicki has launched nine fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
21. Mariah Carey <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Mariah Carey by WBLS via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Mariah rose to fame in 1990 with her debut album and was the first artist to have her first five singles reach number one on the Billboard Charts. Mariah has won five Grammy Awards, nineteen World Music Awards, ten American Music Awards and fifteen Billboard Music Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of May 2021, Mariah is the best-selling female artist (tied with Barbra Streisand), in the US.
Since 2007, Mariah has released a series of fragrances with Elizabeth Arden. In 2021, Mariah announced the launch of a new line of alcohol called Black Irish, an homage to her Black, Venezuelan, and Irish heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
20. Angelina Jolie – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Angelina Jolie by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNamed as Hollywood’s highest-paid actress multiple times, Angelina Jolie is an American actress and filmmaker and the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards.
Angelina has received praise not only for her acting talent but also for her work on human, child and women\u2019s rights.
Angelina was named a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador in 2001 and in 2012, after more than a decade of service, Angelina was promoted to the rank of Special Envoy to the High Commissioner of the United Nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
19. Katy Perry <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Katy Perry by Eva Rinaldi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKaty Perry is an American singer and songwriter. Katy Sang in church during her childhood before pursuing a career in gospel music as a teenager.
Katy is one of the world’s best-selling music artists, having sold over 143 million records worldwide. Katy\u2019s music has been credited with influencing the pop sound and style of the 2010s decade. In 2013, Katy was officially named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
18. Ellen DeGeneres <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Ellen DeGeneres by Toglenn via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEllen DeGeneres is an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer. She starred in the sitcom Ellen from (1994-1998) and Since 2003, has hosted The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which is due to conclude following its 19th season in 2022.
Ellen launched her lifestyle brand under the name ED by Ellen in 2015 and has since partnered with and endorsed multiple global brands in addition to opening her own record label in 2010 under the name eleveneleven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
17. Shakira <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shakira by Vogue Taiwan<\/em> via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nReferred to as the Queen of Latin Music, Shakira is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Shakira rose to success with her fifth album, Laundry Service (2001), which sold over 13 million copies worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a catalog of 145 songs, Shakira has sold over 80 million records which have made her one of the world’s best-selling music artists.
Shakira has received numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards, twelve Latin Grammy Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, thirty-nine Billboard Latin Music Awards and six Guinness World Records.
In 1997, Shakira founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation, a charity with special schools for poor children in Colombia. In 2010, Shakira began her own beauty line, S by Shakira and as of 2019, she has released over 30 fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
16. Madonna – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs\u00a0of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Madonna by chrisweger via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Avril Lavigne is a Canadian singer, songwriter and actress. Avril has released six studio albums and received nominations for eight Grammy Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avril is considered a key musician in the development of pop punk music, since she paved the way for female-driven, punk-influenced pop music in the early 2000s. In July 2008, Lavigne launched the clothing line Abbey Dawn. Lavigne released the first of three fragrances in 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
41. Scarlett Johansson <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Scarlett Johansson by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe world’s highest-paid actress in 2018 and 2019, Scarlett Johansson is an American actress and the ninth-highest-grossing box office star of all time.
Scarlett is the recipient of various accolades, including a Tony Award and a British Academy Film Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
40. Lindsay Lohan <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Lindsay Lohan by Rafael Amado Deras via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSigned to Ford Models at the age of three, Lindsay Lohan is an American actress, singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur. Lohan\u2019s breakthrough came in the Walt Disney film, The Parent Trap (1998). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2008, Lohan launched a clothes line, whose name is 6126. In 2017, Lindsay announced she was starting a subscription lifestyle site, Preemium and in October 2021, Lohan announced that she would be hosting a podcast through Studio 71.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
39. Billie Eilish <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Billie Eilish by VOGUE Taiwan via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nOne of the most influential people in the world according to Time Magazine 2021, Billie Eilish is an American singer and songwriter. Billie first gained public attention in 2015 with her debut single Ocean Eyes.
Billie has received several accolades, including seven Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, one Guinness World Record, three MTV Video Music Awards, and two Brit Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Billie is the youngest artist in Grammy history and second overall to win all four general categories. In April 2019, Billie released a clothing line in collaboration with Takashi Murakami and in November, 2021, Eilish debuted a perfume brand, named Eilish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
38. Carrie Underwood <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Carrie Underwood by Cosmopolitan UK via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWinner of the fourth season of American Idol in 2005. Carrie Underwood is an American singer and songwriter. Carrie\u2019s accolades include seven Grammy Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, 17 American Music Awards and five Guinness World Records. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2011, she became the first celebrity brand ambassador for Olay skin care. Carrie launched CALIA by Carrie, her fitness clothing line in 2015 and the New York Times best-selling fitness and lifestyle book, Find Your Path in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
37. Eva Longoria <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Eva Longoria by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEva Longoria is an American actress and producer that shot to fame for her portrayal of Isabella Brana on the CBS daytime soap opera, The Young and the Restless (2001-2003). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eva was also recognised for her role as Gabrielle Solis on the television series Desperate Housewives (2004 – 2012) for which Eva received Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eva represents L’Or\u00e9al and New York & Co, amongst others. In March 2017, Longoria launched her clothing line and operates a production company and is furthermore an author. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
36. Cardi B <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Cardi B by Katie Krause via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCardi B, is an American rapper and songwriter. <\/sup>Born and raised in New York City, Cardi B became a celebrity by achieving popularity on the Vine and Instagram platforms.
Cardi B is the female rapper with the most Diamond-certified songs, the highest-certified (Digital Singles) female rapper of all time with the most songs with a billion streams on Spotify.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCardi B\u2019s accolades include a Grammy Award, eight Billboard Music Awards, five Guinness World Records, six American Music Awards and fourteen BET Hip Hop Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2018, Time Magazine included Cardi B on their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, and in 2020, Billboard honored Cardi B as Woman of the Year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In December 2021, Cardi B released a vodka-infused, vegan whipped cream Whipshots. Cardi B also owns her own clothing line with Fashion Nova.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
35. Kesha <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kesha by Cosmopolitan UK via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKesha is an American singer and songwriter. In 2005, aged 18, Kesha was signed to Kemosabe Records. Kesha\u2019s first major success came in early 2009 after she was featured on rapper Flo Rida’s number-one single Right Round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of 2013, Kesha has sold over 33 million combined tracks and ringtones in the USA alone and over 55 million worldwide to date. Kesha has received several awards and nominations, including the MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Act in 2010. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHave an App Idea?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\tBook FREE Consultation<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n34. Ciara <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Ciara by Toglenn via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCiara is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, model and actress. Since making her musical debut in 2004, Ciara has attained eight Billboard Hot 100 top-ten singles and four Billboard 200 top-five albums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ciara has also received three BET Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, three MOBO Awards, and one Grammy Award. As of 2019, Ciara had sold 20 million albums and over 70 million singles worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2020, along with her husband, she founded the fashion house, The House of LR&C. In October 2021, Ciara joined Caribbean rum brand Ten To One Rum as an investor and co-owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
33. Jessie J <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Jessie J by Justin Higuchi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nJessie J, is an English singer-songwriter who began her career on stage, aged 11, with a role in the West End musical Whistle Down the Wind. Jessie studied at the BRIT School before signing with Gut Records and later striking a songwriting deal with Sony\/ATV Music Publishing.
As of January 2015, Jessie had sold over 20 million singles and 3 million albums worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
32. Carly Rae Jepsen <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Carly Rae Jepsen by Raph_PH via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCarly Rae Jepsen is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and actress. Carly competed on the fifth season of Canadian Idol in 2007 however Carly\u2019s breakthrough came in 2012, when her single Call Me Maybe was the best-selling single of that year, reaching number one in 18 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carly has received numerous awards and accolades, including three Juno Awards and a Billboard Music Award, as well as nominations for Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and People’s Choice Awards. As of May 2015, Carly had sold over 25 million records worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
31. Emma Watson <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Emma Watson by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEmma Watson rose to stardom after landing her first professional acting role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series and this English actress has since gained recognition for her roles in both blockbusters and independent films. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In February 2016, Watson was appointed Visiting Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University. Emma has been ranked among the world’s highest-paid actresses by Forbes and Vanity Fair, and was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
30. Kelly Clarkson – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kelly Clarkson by Stephen Schester\/Carlin Leslie via Wikimedia Commons<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKelly Clarkson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, author, and television personality. Kelly won the very first season of American Idol in 2002, which earned her a record deal with RCA. Kelly has sold over 25 million albums and 45 million singles worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In May 2021, NBC announced that Clarkson’s TV show would take over the time slot of The Ellen DeGeneres Show after it ends in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
29. Lana Del Rey <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Lana Del Rey by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nLana Del Rey, is an American singer and songwriter. Lana is the recipient of various accolades, including two Brit Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards, and has been nominated for six Grammy Awards and one Golden Globe Award.
Lana has been recognized with Variety Magazine’s Decade Award at the Variety Hitmakers Awards for being regarded as one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 21st century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
28. Hilary Duff <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Hilary Duff by David Shankbone via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHilary Duff is an American actress, singer, and businesswoman. Hilary became labeled a teen idol as the title character of the television series, Lizzie McGuire and in the film based on the series, The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003). Hilary is very philanthropic and an animal rights supporter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
27. Vanessa Hudgens <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Vanessa Hudgens by Toglenn<\/em> via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nVanessa Hudgens is an American actress and singer. Vanessa rose to fame portraying Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical film series (2006\u20132008), which led Vanessa to ink a recording contract with Hollywood Records. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vanessa has released two studio albums, V (2006) and Identified in 2008. In June 2021, Hudgens and fellow musician Madison Beer launched the skincare brand Know Beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
26. Kristen Stewart <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kristen Stewart by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKristen Stewart is an American actress and filmmaker. The recipient of various accolades, she was the world’s highest-paid actress in 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
25. Adele – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs\u00a0of 202<\/strong>6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Adele by Vogue Taiwan via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWith sales of over 120 million records, Adele is an English singer and songwriter and one of the world’s best-selling music artists. Adele\u2019s second studio album, 21, became the world’s best-selling album of the 21st century, with sales of over 31 million copies.
Her accolades include fifteen Grammy Awards and nine Brit Awards. In 2021, Adele was named the UK’s best-selling female album artist of the 21st century. Adele’s album ’30’ was the best-selling album of 2021, after just six weeks on sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant to build an App business<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Contact our award-winning team to find out where to start<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tBook FREE Consultation<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n24. Alicia Keys <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Alicia Keys by Eva Rinaldi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nA classically trained pianist, Alicia Keys began composing songs by age 12 and was signed aged 15 by Columbia Records. Alicia is an American singer, songwriter and actress who has sold over 90 million records worldwide, making her one of the world’s best-selling music artists.
Alicia was named by Billboard the top R&B artist of the 2000s decade. In June 2021, Alicia expanded her skincare line Keys Soulcare to encompass face, neck, and body care products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
23. Miley Ray Cyrus <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Miley Ray Cyrus by Raphael Pour-Hashemi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nDaughter of country music singer Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Ray Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality who shot to fame as a teen idol portraying the title character of the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana (2006\u20132011).
Miley has attained the most US Billboard 200 top-five albums in the 21st century by a female artist, with a total of thirteen entries.
In 2004, Miley founded the Happy Hippie Foundation, which works to fight injustice facing homeless youth, LGBTQ youth and other vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
22. Nicki Minaj <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Nicki Minaj by MTV International via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNicki Minaj is a Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter. Nicki’s first top-five single Super Bass peaked at number three making it the highest-charting solo song by a female rapper since 2002, and later certified Diamond in 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nicki is one of the best selling female artists of all time with 100 million records sold worldwide. Nicki’s accolades include eight American Music Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, twelve BET Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, a Brit Award, and a Guinness World Record. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nicki is also the most followed rapper on Instagram with 155 million followers and on Twitter, Nicki is one of the most followed rappers, with 28 million followers on the app, as of 2025.
Across her career, Nicki has partnered with and endorsed numerous major brands through affiliations. In 2011, Mattel crafted a Barbie doll with Nicki’s likeness for charity, which Minaj described as a major moment in her career and as of 2021 Nicki has launched nine fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
21. Mariah Carey <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Mariah Carey by WBLS via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Mariah rose to fame in 1990 with her debut album and was the first artist to have her first five singles reach number one on the Billboard Charts. Mariah has won five Grammy Awards, nineteen World Music Awards, ten American Music Awards and fifteen Billboard Music Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of May 2021, Mariah is the best-selling female artist (tied with Barbra Streisand), in the US.
Since 2007, Mariah has released a series of fragrances with Elizabeth Arden. In 2021, Mariah announced the launch of a new line of alcohol called Black Irish, an homage to her Black, Venezuelan, and Irish heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
20. Angelina Jolie – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Angelina Jolie by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNamed as Hollywood’s highest-paid actress multiple times, Angelina Jolie is an American actress and filmmaker and the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards.
Angelina has received praise not only for her acting talent but also for her work on human, child and women\u2019s rights.
Angelina was named a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador in 2001 and in 2012, after more than a decade of service, Angelina was promoted to the rank of Special Envoy to the High Commissioner of the United Nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
19. Katy Perry <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Katy Perry by Eva Rinaldi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKaty Perry is an American singer and songwriter. Katy Sang in church during her childhood before pursuing a career in gospel music as a teenager.
Katy is one of the world’s best-selling music artists, having sold over 143 million records worldwide. Katy\u2019s music has been credited with influencing the pop sound and style of the 2010s decade. In 2013, Katy was officially named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
18. Ellen DeGeneres <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Ellen DeGeneres by Toglenn via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEllen DeGeneres is an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer. She starred in the sitcom Ellen from (1994-1998) and Since 2003, has hosted The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which is due to conclude following its 19th season in 2022.
Ellen launched her lifestyle brand under the name ED by Ellen in 2015 and has since partnered with and endorsed multiple global brands in addition to opening her own record label in 2010 under the name eleveneleven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
17. Shakira <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shakira by Vogue Taiwan<\/em> via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nReferred to as the Queen of Latin Music, Shakira is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Shakira rose to success with her fifth album, Laundry Service (2001), which sold over 13 million copies worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a catalog of 145 songs, Shakira has sold over 80 million records which have made her one of the world’s best-selling music artists.
Shakira has received numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards, twelve Latin Grammy Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, thirty-nine Billboard Latin Music Awards and six Guinness World Records.
In 1997, Shakira founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation, a charity with special schools for poor children in Colombia. In 2010, Shakira began her own beauty line, S by Shakira and as of 2019, she has released over 30 fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
16. Madonna – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs\u00a0of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Madonna by chrisweger via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>The world’s highest-paid actress in 2018 and 2019, Scarlett Johansson is an American actress and the ninth-highest-grossing box office star of all time.
Scarlett is the recipient of various accolades, including a Tony Award and a British Academy Film Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
40. Lindsay Lohan <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Lindsay Lohan by Rafael Amado Deras via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSigned to Ford Models at the age of three, Lindsay Lohan is an American actress, singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur. Lohan\u2019s breakthrough came in the Walt Disney film, The Parent Trap (1998). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2008, Lohan launched a clothes line, whose name is 6126. In 2017, Lindsay announced she was starting a subscription lifestyle site, Preemium and in October 2021, Lohan announced that she would be hosting a podcast through Studio 71.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
39. Billie Eilish <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Billie Eilish by VOGUE Taiwan via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nOne of the most influential people in the world according to Time Magazine 2021, Billie Eilish is an American singer and songwriter. Billie first gained public attention in 2015 with her debut single Ocean Eyes.
Billie has received several accolades, including seven Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, one Guinness World Record, three MTV Video Music Awards, and two Brit Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Billie is the youngest artist in Grammy history and second overall to win all four general categories. In April 2019, Billie released a clothing line in collaboration with Takashi Murakami and in November, 2021, Eilish debuted a perfume brand, named Eilish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
38. Carrie Underwood <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Carrie Underwood by Cosmopolitan UK via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWinner of the fourth season of American Idol in 2005. Carrie Underwood is an American singer and songwriter. Carrie\u2019s accolades include seven Grammy Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, 17 American Music Awards and five Guinness World Records. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2011, she became the first celebrity brand ambassador for Olay skin care. Carrie launched CALIA by Carrie, her fitness clothing line in 2015 and the New York Times best-selling fitness and lifestyle book, Find Your Path in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
37. Eva Longoria <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Eva Longoria by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEva Longoria is an American actress and producer that shot to fame for her portrayal of Isabella Brana on the CBS daytime soap opera, The Young and the Restless (2001-2003). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eva was also recognised for her role as Gabrielle Solis on the television series Desperate Housewives (2004 – 2012) for which Eva received Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eva represents L’Or\u00e9al and New York & Co, amongst others. In March 2017, Longoria launched her clothing line and operates a production company and is furthermore an author. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
36. Cardi B <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Cardi B by Katie Krause via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCardi B, is an American rapper and songwriter. <\/sup>Born and raised in New York City, Cardi B became a celebrity by achieving popularity on the Vine and Instagram platforms.
Cardi B is the female rapper with the most Diamond-certified songs, the highest-certified (Digital Singles) female rapper of all time with the most songs with a billion streams on Spotify.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCardi B\u2019s accolades include a Grammy Award, eight Billboard Music Awards, five Guinness World Records, six American Music Awards and fourteen BET Hip Hop Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2018, Time Magazine included Cardi B on their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, and in 2020, Billboard honored Cardi B as Woman of the Year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In December 2021, Cardi B released a vodka-infused, vegan whipped cream Whipshots. Cardi B also owns her own clothing line with Fashion Nova.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
35. Kesha <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kesha by Cosmopolitan UK via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKesha is an American singer and songwriter. In 2005, aged 18, Kesha was signed to Kemosabe Records. Kesha\u2019s first major success came in early 2009 after she was featured on rapper Flo Rida’s number-one single Right Round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of 2013, Kesha has sold over 33 million combined tracks and ringtones in the USA alone and over 55 million worldwide to date. Kesha has received several awards and nominations, including the MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Act in 2010. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHave an App Idea?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Our award-winning team can turn your idea into a reality<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tBook FREE Consultation<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n34. Ciara <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Ciara by Toglenn via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCiara is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, model and actress. Since making her musical debut in 2004, Ciara has attained eight Billboard Hot 100 top-ten singles and four Billboard 200 top-five albums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ciara has also received three BET Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, three MOBO Awards, and one Grammy Award. As of 2019, Ciara had sold 20 million albums and over 70 million singles worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2020, along with her husband, she founded the fashion house, The House of LR&C. In October 2021, Ciara joined Caribbean rum brand Ten To One Rum as an investor and co-owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
33. Jessie J <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Jessie J by Justin Higuchi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nJessie J, is an English singer-songwriter who began her career on stage, aged 11, with a role in the West End musical Whistle Down the Wind. Jessie studied at the BRIT School before signing with Gut Records and later striking a songwriting deal with Sony\/ATV Music Publishing.
As of January 2015, Jessie had sold over 20 million singles and 3 million albums worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
32. Carly Rae Jepsen <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Carly Rae Jepsen by Raph_PH via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCarly Rae Jepsen is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and actress. Carly competed on the fifth season of Canadian Idol in 2007 however Carly\u2019s breakthrough came in 2012, when her single Call Me Maybe was the best-selling single of that year, reaching number one in 18 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carly has received numerous awards and accolades, including three Juno Awards and a Billboard Music Award, as well as nominations for Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and People’s Choice Awards. As of May 2015, Carly had sold over 25 million records worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
31. Emma Watson <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Emma Watson by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEmma Watson rose to stardom after landing her first professional acting role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series and this English actress has since gained recognition for her roles in both blockbusters and independent films. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In February 2016, Watson was appointed Visiting Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University. Emma has been ranked among the world’s highest-paid actresses by Forbes and Vanity Fair, and was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
30. Kelly Clarkson – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kelly Clarkson by Stephen Schester\/Carlin Leslie via Wikimedia Commons<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKelly Clarkson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, author, and television personality. Kelly won the very first season of American Idol in 2002, which earned her a record deal with RCA. Kelly has sold over 25 million albums and 45 million singles worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In May 2021, NBC announced that Clarkson’s TV show would take over the time slot of The Ellen DeGeneres Show after it ends in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
29. Lana Del Rey <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Lana Del Rey by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nLana Del Rey, is an American singer and songwriter. Lana is the recipient of various accolades, including two Brit Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards, and has been nominated for six Grammy Awards and one Golden Globe Award.
Lana has been recognized with Variety Magazine’s Decade Award at the Variety Hitmakers Awards for being regarded as one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 21st century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
28. Hilary Duff <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Hilary Duff by David Shankbone via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHilary Duff is an American actress, singer, and businesswoman. Hilary became labeled a teen idol as the title character of the television series, Lizzie McGuire and in the film based on the series, The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003). Hilary is very philanthropic and an animal rights supporter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
27. Vanessa Hudgens <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Vanessa Hudgens by Toglenn<\/em> via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nVanessa Hudgens is an American actress and singer. Vanessa rose to fame portraying Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical film series (2006\u20132008), which led Vanessa to ink a recording contract with Hollywood Records. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vanessa has released two studio albums, V (2006) and Identified in 2008. In June 2021, Hudgens and fellow musician Madison Beer launched the skincare brand Know Beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
26. Kristen Stewart <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kristen Stewart by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKristen Stewart is an American actress and filmmaker. The recipient of various accolades, she was the world’s highest-paid actress in 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
25. Adele – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs\u00a0of 202<\/strong>6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Adele by Vogue Taiwan via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWith sales of over 120 million records, Adele is an English singer and songwriter and one of the world’s best-selling music artists. Adele\u2019s second studio album, 21, became the world’s best-selling album of the 21st century, with sales of over 31 million copies.
Her accolades include fifteen Grammy Awards and nine Brit Awards. In 2021, Adele was named the UK’s best-selling female album artist of the 21st century. Adele’s album ’30’ was the best-selling album of 2021, after just six weeks on sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant to build an App business<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Contact our award-winning team to find out where to start<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tBook FREE Consultation<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n24. Alicia Keys <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Alicia Keys by Eva Rinaldi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nA classically trained pianist, Alicia Keys began composing songs by age 12 and was signed aged 15 by Columbia Records. Alicia is an American singer, songwriter and actress who has sold over 90 million records worldwide, making her one of the world’s best-selling music artists.
Alicia was named by Billboard the top R&B artist of the 2000s decade. In June 2021, Alicia expanded her skincare line Keys Soulcare to encompass face, neck, and body care products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
23. Miley Ray Cyrus <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Miley Ray Cyrus by Raphael Pour-Hashemi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nDaughter of country music singer Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Ray Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality who shot to fame as a teen idol portraying the title character of the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana (2006\u20132011).
Miley has attained the most US Billboard 200 top-five albums in the 21st century by a female artist, with a total of thirteen entries.
In 2004, Miley founded the Happy Hippie Foundation, which works to fight injustice facing homeless youth, LGBTQ youth and other vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
22. Nicki Minaj <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Nicki Minaj by MTV International via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNicki Minaj is a Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter. Nicki’s first top-five single Super Bass peaked at number three making it the highest-charting solo song by a female rapper since 2002, and later certified Diamond in 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nicki is one of the best selling female artists of all time with 100 million records sold worldwide. Nicki’s accolades include eight American Music Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, twelve BET Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, a Brit Award, and a Guinness World Record. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nicki is also the most followed rapper on Instagram with 155 million followers and on Twitter, Nicki is one of the most followed rappers, with 28 million followers on the app, as of 2025.
Across her career, Nicki has partnered with and endorsed numerous major brands through affiliations. In 2011, Mattel crafted a Barbie doll with Nicki’s likeness for charity, which Minaj described as a major moment in her career and as of 2021 Nicki has launched nine fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
21. Mariah Carey <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Mariah Carey by WBLS via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Mariah rose to fame in 1990 with her debut album and was the first artist to have her first five singles reach number one on the Billboard Charts. Mariah has won five Grammy Awards, nineteen World Music Awards, ten American Music Awards and fifteen Billboard Music Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of May 2021, Mariah is the best-selling female artist (tied with Barbra Streisand), in the US.
Since 2007, Mariah has released a series of fragrances with Elizabeth Arden. In 2021, Mariah announced the launch of a new line of alcohol called Black Irish, an homage to her Black, Venezuelan, and Irish heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
20. Angelina Jolie – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Angelina Jolie by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNamed as Hollywood’s highest-paid actress multiple times, Angelina Jolie is an American actress and filmmaker and the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards.
Angelina has received praise not only for her acting talent but also for her work on human, child and women\u2019s rights.
Angelina was named a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador in 2001 and in 2012, after more than a decade of service, Angelina was promoted to the rank of Special Envoy to the High Commissioner of the United Nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
19. Katy Perry <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Katy Perry by Eva Rinaldi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKaty Perry is an American singer and songwriter. Katy Sang in church during her childhood before pursuing a career in gospel music as a teenager.
Katy is one of the world’s best-selling music artists, having sold over 143 million records worldwide. Katy\u2019s music has been credited with influencing the pop sound and style of the 2010s decade. In 2013, Katy was officially named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
18. Ellen DeGeneres <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Ellen DeGeneres by Toglenn via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEllen DeGeneres is an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer. She starred in the sitcom Ellen from (1994-1998) and Since 2003, has hosted The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which is due to conclude following its 19th season in 2022.
Ellen launched her lifestyle brand under the name ED by Ellen in 2015 and has since partnered with and endorsed multiple global brands in addition to opening her own record label in 2010 under the name eleveneleven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
17. Shakira <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shakira by Vogue Taiwan<\/em> via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nReferred to as the Queen of Latin Music, Shakira is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Shakira rose to success with her fifth album, Laundry Service (2001), which sold over 13 million copies worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a catalog of 145 songs, Shakira has sold over 80 million records which have made her one of the world’s best-selling music artists.
Shakira has received numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards, twelve Latin Grammy Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, thirty-nine Billboard Latin Music Awards and six Guinness World Records.
In 1997, Shakira founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation, a charity with special schools for poor children in Colombia. In 2010, Shakira began her own beauty line, S by Shakira and as of 2019, she has released over 30 fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
16. Madonna – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs\u00a0of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Madonna by chrisweger via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Signed to Ford Models at the age of three, Lindsay Lohan is an American actress, singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur. Lohan\u2019s breakthrough came in the Walt Disney film, The Parent Trap (1998). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2008, Lohan launched a clothes line, whose name is 6126. In 2017, Lindsay announced she was starting a subscription lifestyle site, Preemium and in October 2021, Lohan announced that she would be hosting a podcast through Studio 71.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
39. Billie Eilish <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Billie Eilish by VOGUE Taiwan via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nOne of the most influential people in the world according to Time Magazine 2021, Billie Eilish is an American singer and songwriter. Billie first gained public attention in 2015 with her debut single Ocean Eyes.
Billie has received several accolades, including seven Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, one Guinness World Record, three MTV Video Music Awards, and two Brit Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Billie is the youngest artist in Grammy history and second overall to win all four general categories. In April 2019, Billie released a clothing line in collaboration with Takashi Murakami and in November, 2021, Eilish debuted a perfume brand, named Eilish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
38. Carrie Underwood <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Carrie Underwood by Cosmopolitan UK via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWinner of the fourth season of American Idol in 2005. Carrie Underwood is an American singer and songwriter. Carrie\u2019s accolades include seven Grammy Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, 17 American Music Awards and five Guinness World Records. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2011, she became the first celebrity brand ambassador for Olay skin care. Carrie launched CALIA by Carrie, her fitness clothing line in 2015 and the New York Times best-selling fitness and lifestyle book, Find Your Path in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
37. Eva Longoria <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Eva Longoria by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEva Longoria is an American actress and producer that shot to fame for her portrayal of Isabella Brana on the CBS daytime soap opera, The Young and the Restless (2001-2003). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eva was also recognised for her role as Gabrielle Solis on the television series Desperate Housewives (2004 – 2012) for which Eva received Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eva represents L’Or\u00e9al and New York & Co, amongst others. In March 2017, Longoria launched her clothing line and operates a production company and is furthermore an author. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
36. Cardi B <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Cardi B by Katie Krause via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCardi B, is an American rapper and songwriter. <\/sup>Born and raised in New York City, Cardi B became a celebrity by achieving popularity on the Vine and Instagram platforms.
Cardi B is the female rapper with the most Diamond-certified songs, the highest-certified (Digital Singles) female rapper of all time with the most songs with a billion streams on Spotify.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCardi B\u2019s accolades include a Grammy Award, eight Billboard Music Awards, five Guinness World Records, six American Music Awards and fourteen BET Hip Hop Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2018, Time Magazine included Cardi B on their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, and in 2020, Billboard honored Cardi B as Woman of the Year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In December 2021, Cardi B released a vodka-infused, vegan whipped cream Whipshots. Cardi B also owns her own clothing line with Fashion Nova.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
35. Kesha <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kesha by Cosmopolitan UK via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKesha is an American singer and songwriter. In 2005, aged 18, Kesha was signed to Kemosabe Records. Kesha\u2019s first major success came in early 2009 after she was featured on rapper Flo Rida’s number-one single Right Round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of 2013, Kesha has sold over 33 million combined tracks and ringtones in the USA alone and over 55 million worldwide to date. Kesha has received several awards and nominations, including the MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Act in 2010. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHave an App Idea?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Our award-winning team can turn your idea into a reality<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tBook FREE Consultation<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n34. Ciara <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Ciara by Toglenn via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCiara is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, model and actress. Since making her musical debut in 2004, Ciara has attained eight Billboard Hot 100 top-ten singles and four Billboard 200 top-five albums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ciara has also received three BET Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, three MOBO Awards, and one Grammy Award. As of 2019, Ciara had sold 20 million albums and over 70 million singles worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2020, along with her husband, she founded the fashion house, The House of LR&C. In October 2021, Ciara joined Caribbean rum brand Ten To One Rum as an investor and co-owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
33. Jessie J <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Jessie J by Justin Higuchi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nJessie J, is an English singer-songwriter who began her career on stage, aged 11, with a role in the West End musical Whistle Down the Wind. Jessie studied at the BRIT School before signing with Gut Records and later striking a songwriting deal with Sony\/ATV Music Publishing.
As of January 2015, Jessie had sold over 20 million singles and 3 million albums worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
32. Carly Rae Jepsen <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Carly Rae Jepsen by Raph_PH via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCarly Rae Jepsen is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and actress. Carly competed on the fifth season of Canadian Idol in 2007 however Carly\u2019s breakthrough came in 2012, when her single Call Me Maybe was the best-selling single of that year, reaching number one in 18 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carly has received numerous awards and accolades, including three Juno Awards and a Billboard Music Award, as well as nominations for Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and People’s Choice Awards. As of May 2015, Carly had sold over 25 million records worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
31. Emma Watson <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Emma Watson by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEmma Watson rose to stardom after landing her first professional acting role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series and this English actress has since gained recognition for her roles in both blockbusters and independent films. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In February 2016, Watson was appointed Visiting Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University. Emma has been ranked among the world’s highest-paid actresses by Forbes and Vanity Fair, and was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
30. Kelly Clarkson – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kelly Clarkson by Stephen Schester\/Carlin Leslie via Wikimedia Commons<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKelly Clarkson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, author, and television personality. Kelly won the very first season of American Idol in 2002, which earned her a record deal with RCA. Kelly has sold over 25 million albums and 45 million singles worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In May 2021, NBC announced that Clarkson’s TV show would take over the time slot of The Ellen DeGeneres Show after it ends in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
29. Lana Del Rey <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Lana Del Rey by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nLana Del Rey, is an American singer and songwriter. Lana is the recipient of various accolades, including two Brit Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards, and has been nominated for six Grammy Awards and one Golden Globe Award.
Lana has been recognized with Variety Magazine’s Decade Award at the Variety Hitmakers Awards for being regarded as one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 21st century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
28. Hilary Duff <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Hilary Duff by David Shankbone via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHilary Duff is an American actress, singer, and businesswoman. Hilary became labeled a teen idol as the title character of the television series, Lizzie McGuire and in the film based on the series, The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003). Hilary is very philanthropic and an animal rights supporter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
27. Vanessa Hudgens <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Vanessa Hudgens by Toglenn<\/em> via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nVanessa Hudgens is an American actress and singer. Vanessa rose to fame portraying Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical film series (2006\u20132008), which led Vanessa to ink a recording contract with Hollywood Records. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vanessa has released two studio albums, V (2006) and Identified in 2008. In June 2021, Hudgens and fellow musician Madison Beer launched the skincare brand Know Beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
26. Kristen Stewart <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kristen Stewart by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKristen Stewart is an American actress and filmmaker. The recipient of various accolades, she was the world’s highest-paid actress in 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
25. Adele – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs\u00a0of 202<\/strong>6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Adele by Vogue Taiwan via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWith sales of over 120 million records, Adele is an English singer and songwriter and one of the world’s best-selling music artists. Adele\u2019s second studio album, 21, became the world’s best-selling album of the 21st century, with sales of over 31 million copies.
Her accolades include fifteen Grammy Awards and nine Brit Awards. In 2021, Adele was named the UK’s best-selling female album artist of the 21st century. Adele’s album ’30’ was the best-selling album of 2021, after just six weeks on sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant to build an App business<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Contact our award-winning team to find out where to start<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tBook FREE Consultation<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n24. Alicia Keys <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Alicia Keys by Eva Rinaldi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nA classically trained pianist, Alicia Keys began composing songs by age 12 and was signed aged 15 by Columbia Records. Alicia is an American singer, songwriter and actress who has sold over 90 million records worldwide, making her one of the world’s best-selling music artists.
Alicia was named by Billboard the top R&B artist of the 2000s decade. In June 2021, Alicia expanded her skincare line Keys Soulcare to encompass face, neck, and body care products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
23. Miley Ray Cyrus <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Miley Ray Cyrus by Raphael Pour-Hashemi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nDaughter of country music singer Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Ray Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality who shot to fame as a teen idol portraying the title character of the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana (2006\u20132011).
Miley has attained the most US Billboard 200 top-five albums in the 21st century by a female artist, with a total of thirteen entries.
In 2004, Miley founded the Happy Hippie Foundation, which works to fight injustice facing homeless youth, LGBTQ youth and other vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
22. Nicki Minaj <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Nicki Minaj by MTV International via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNicki Minaj is a Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter. Nicki’s first top-five single Super Bass peaked at number three making it the highest-charting solo song by a female rapper since 2002, and later certified Diamond in 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nicki is one of the best selling female artists of all time with 100 million records sold worldwide. Nicki’s accolades include eight American Music Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, twelve BET Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, a Brit Award, and a Guinness World Record. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nicki is also the most followed rapper on Instagram with 155 million followers and on Twitter, Nicki is one of the most followed rappers, with 28 million followers on the app, as of 2025.
Across her career, Nicki has partnered with and endorsed numerous major brands through affiliations. In 2011, Mattel crafted a Barbie doll with Nicki’s likeness for charity, which Minaj described as a major moment in her career and as of 2021 Nicki has launched nine fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
21. Mariah Carey <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Mariah Carey by WBLS via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Mariah rose to fame in 1990 with her debut album and was the first artist to have her first five singles reach number one on the Billboard Charts. Mariah has won five Grammy Awards, nineteen World Music Awards, ten American Music Awards and fifteen Billboard Music Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of May 2021, Mariah is the best-selling female artist (tied with Barbra Streisand), in the US.
Since 2007, Mariah has released a series of fragrances with Elizabeth Arden. In 2021, Mariah announced the launch of a new line of alcohol called Black Irish, an homage to her Black, Venezuelan, and Irish heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
20. Angelina Jolie – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Angelina Jolie by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNamed as Hollywood’s highest-paid actress multiple times, Angelina Jolie is an American actress and filmmaker and the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards.
Angelina has received praise not only for her acting talent but also for her work on human, child and women\u2019s rights.
Angelina was named a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador in 2001 and in 2012, after more than a decade of service, Angelina was promoted to the rank of Special Envoy to the High Commissioner of the United Nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
19. Katy Perry <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Katy Perry by Eva Rinaldi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKaty Perry is an American singer and songwriter. Katy Sang in church during her childhood before pursuing a career in gospel music as a teenager.
Katy is one of the world’s best-selling music artists, having sold over 143 million records worldwide. Katy\u2019s music has been credited with influencing the pop sound and style of the 2010s decade. In 2013, Katy was officially named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
18. Ellen DeGeneres <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Ellen DeGeneres by Toglenn via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEllen DeGeneres is an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer. She starred in the sitcom Ellen from (1994-1998) and Since 2003, has hosted The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which is due to conclude following its 19th season in 2022.
Ellen launched her lifestyle brand under the name ED by Ellen in 2015 and has since partnered with and endorsed multiple global brands in addition to opening her own record label in 2010 under the name eleveneleven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
17. Shakira <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shakira by Vogue Taiwan<\/em> via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nReferred to as the Queen of Latin Music, Shakira is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Shakira rose to success with her fifth album, Laundry Service (2001), which sold over 13 million copies worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a catalog of 145 songs, Shakira has sold over 80 million records which have made her one of the world’s best-selling music artists.
Shakira has received numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards, twelve Latin Grammy Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, thirty-nine Billboard Latin Music Awards and six Guinness World Records.
In 1997, Shakira founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation, a charity with special schools for poor children in Colombia. In 2010, Shakira began her own beauty line, S by Shakira and as of 2019, she has released over 30 fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
16. Madonna – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs\u00a0of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Madonna by chrisweger via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>One of the most influential people in the world according to Time Magazine 2021, Billie Eilish is an American singer and songwriter. Billie first gained public attention in 2015 with her debut single Ocean Eyes.
Billie has received several accolades, including seven Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, one Guinness World Record, three MTV Video Music Awards, and two Brit Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Billie is the youngest artist in Grammy history and second overall to win all four general categories. In April 2019, Billie released a clothing line in collaboration with Takashi Murakami and in November, 2021, Eilish debuted a perfume brand, named Eilish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
38. Carrie Underwood <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Carrie Underwood by Cosmopolitan UK via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWinner of the fourth season of American Idol in 2005. Carrie Underwood is an American singer and songwriter. Carrie\u2019s accolades include seven Grammy Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, 17 American Music Awards and five Guinness World Records. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2011, she became the first celebrity brand ambassador for Olay skin care. Carrie launched CALIA by Carrie, her fitness clothing line in 2015 and the New York Times best-selling fitness and lifestyle book, Find Your Path in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
37. Eva Longoria <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Eva Longoria by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEva Longoria is an American actress and producer that shot to fame for her portrayal of Isabella Brana on the CBS daytime soap opera, The Young and the Restless (2001-2003). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eva was also recognised for her role as Gabrielle Solis on the television series Desperate Housewives (2004 – 2012) for which Eva received Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eva represents L’Or\u00e9al and New York & Co, amongst others. In March 2017, Longoria launched her clothing line and operates a production company and is furthermore an author. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
36. Cardi B <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Cardi B by Katie Krause via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCardi B, is an American rapper and songwriter. <\/sup>Born and raised in New York City, Cardi B became a celebrity by achieving popularity on the Vine and Instagram platforms.
Cardi B is the female rapper with the most Diamond-certified songs, the highest-certified (Digital Singles) female rapper of all time with the most songs with a billion streams on Spotify.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCardi B\u2019s accolades include a Grammy Award, eight Billboard Music Awards, five Guinness World Records, six American Music Awards and fourteen BET Hip Hop Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2018, Time Magazine included Cardi B on their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, and in 2020, Billboard honored Cardi B as Woman of the Year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In December 2021, Cardi B released a vodka-infused, vegan whipped cream Whipshots. Cardi B also owns her own clothing line with Fashion Nova.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
35. Kesha <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kesha by Cosmopolitan UK via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKesha is an American singer and songwriter. In 2005, aged 18, Kesha was signed to Kemosabe Records. Kesha\u2019s first major success came in early 2009 after she was featured on rapper Flo Rida’s number-one single Right Round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of 2013, Kesha has sold over 33 million combined tracks and ringtones in the USA alone and over 55 million worldwide to date. Kesha has received several awards and nominations, including the MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Act in 2010. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHave an App Idea?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Our award-winning team can turn your idea into a reality<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tBook FREE Consultation<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n34. Ciara <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Ciara by Toglenn via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCiara is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, model and actress. Since making her musical debut in 2004, Ciara has attained eight Billboard Hot 100 top-ten singles and four Billboard 200 top-five albums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ciara has also received three BET Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, three MOBO Awards, and one Grammy Award. As of 2019, Ciara had sold 20 million albums and over 70 million singles worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2020, along with her husband, she founded the fashion house, The House of LR&C. In October 2021, Ciara joined Caribbean rum brand Ten To One Rum as an investor and co-owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
33. Jessie J <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Jessie J by Justin Higuchi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nJessie J, is an English singer-songwriter who began her career on stage, aged 11, with a role in the West End musical Whistle Down the Wind. Jessie studied at the BRIT School before signing with Gut Records and later striking a songwriting deal with Sony\/ATV Music Publishing.
As of January 2015, Jessie had sold over 20 million singles and 3 million albums worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
32. Carly Rae Jepsen <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Carly Rae Jepsen by Raph_PH via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCarly Rae Jepsen is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and actress. Carly competed on the fifth season of Canadian Idol in 2007 however Carly\u2019s breakthrough came in 2012, when her single Call Me Maybe was the best-selling single of that year, reaching number one in 18 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carly has received numerous awards and accolades, including three Juno Awards and a Billboard Music Award, as well as nominations for Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and People’s Choice Awards. As of May 2015, Carly had sold over 25 million records worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
31. Emma Watson <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Emma Watson by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEmma Watson rose to stardom after landing her first professional acting role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series and this English actress has since gained recognition for her roles in both blockbusters and independent films. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In February 2016, Watson was appointed Visiting Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University. Emma has been ranked among the world’s highest-paid actresses by Forbes and Vanity Fair, and was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
30. Kelly Clarkson – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kelly Clarkson by Stephen Schester\/Carlin Leslie via Wikimedia Commons<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKelly Clarkson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, author, and television personality. Kelly won the very first season of American Idol in 2002, which earned her a record deal with RCA. Kelly has sold over 25 million albums and 45 million singles worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In May 2021, NBC announced that Clarkson’s TV show would take over the time slot of The Ellen DeGeneres Show after it ends in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
29. Lana Del Rey <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Lana Del Rey by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nLana Del Rey, is an American singer and songwriter. Lana is the recipient of various accolades, including two Brit Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards, and has been nominated for six Grammy Awards and one Golden Globe Award.
Lana has been recognized with Variety Magazine’s Decade Award at the Variety Hitmakers Awards for being regarded as one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 21st century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
28. Hilary Duff <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Hilary Duff by David Shankbone via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHilary Duff is an American actress, singer, and businesswoman. Hilary became labeled a teen idol as the title character of the television series, Lizzie McGuire and in the film based on the series, The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003). Hilary is very philanthropic and an animal rights supporter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
27. Vanessa Hudgens <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Vanessa Hudgens by Toglenn<\/em> via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nVanessa Hudgens is an American actress and singer. Vanessa rose to fame portraying Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical film series (2006\u20132008), which led Vanessa to ink a recording contract with Hollywood Records. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vanessa has released two studio albums, V (2006) and Identified in 2008. In June 2021, Hudgens and fellow musician Madison Beer launched the skincare brand Know Beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
26. Kristen Stewart <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kristen Stewart by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKristen Stewart is an American actress and filmmaker. The recipient of various accolades, she was the world’s highest-paid actress in 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
25. Adele – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs\u00a0of 202<\/strong>6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Adele by Vogue Taiwan via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWith sales of over 120 million records, Adele is an English singer and songwriter and one of the world’s best-selling music artists. Adele\u2019s second studio album, 21, became the world’s best-selling album of the 21st century, with sales of over 31 million copies.
Her accolades include fifteen Grammy Awards and nine Brit Awards. In 2021, Adele was named the UK’s best-selling female album artist of the 21st century. Adele’s album ’30’ was the best-selling album of 2021, after just six weeks on sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant to build an App business<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Contact our award-winning team to find out where to start<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tBook FREE Consultation<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n24. Alicia Keys <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Alicia Keys by Eva Rinaldi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nA classically trained pianist, Alicia Keys began composing songs by age 12 and was signed aged 15 by Columbia Records. Alicia is an American singer, songwriter and actress who has sold over 90 million records worldwide, making her one of the world’s best-selling music artists.
Alicia was named by Billboard the top R&B artist of the 2000s decade. In June 2021, Alicia expanded her skincare line Keys Soulcare to encompass face, neck, and body care products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
23. Miley Ray Cyrus <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Miley Ray Cyrus by Raphael Pour-Hashemi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nDaughter of country music singer Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Ray Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality who shot to fame as a teen idol portraying the title character of the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana (2006\u20132011).
Miley has attained the most US Billboard 200 top-five albums in the 21st century by a female artist, with a total of thirteen entries.
In 2004, Miley founded the Happy Hippie Foundation, which works to fight injustice facing homeless youth, LGBTQ youth and other vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
22. Nicki Minaj <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Nicki Minaj by MTV International via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNicki Minaj is a Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter. Nicki’s first top-five single Super Bass peaked at number three making it the highest-charting solo song by a female rapper since 2002, and later certified Diamond in 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nicki is one of the best selling female artists of all time with 100 million records sold worldwide. Nicki’s accolades include eight American Music Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, twelve BET Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, a Brit Award, and a Guinness World Record. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nicki is also the most followed rapper on Instagram with 155 million followers and on Twitter, Nicki is one of the most followed rappers, with 28 million followers on the app, as of 2025.
Across her career, Nicki has partnered with and endorsed numerous major brands through affiliations. In 2011, Mattel crafted a Barbie doll with Nicki’s likeness for charity, which Minaj described as a major moment in her career and as of 2021 Nicki has launched nine fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
21. Mariah Carey <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Mariah Carey by WBLS via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Mariah rose to fame in 1990 with her debut album and was the first artist to have her first five singles reach number one on the Billboard Charts. Mariah has won five Grammy Awards, nineteen World Music Awards, ten American Music Awards and fifteen Billboard Music Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of May 2021, Mariah is the best-selling female artist (tied with Barbra Streisand), in the US.
Since 2007, Mariah has released a series of fragrances with Elizabeth Arden. In 2021, Mariah announced the launch of a new line of alcohol called Black Irish, an homage to her Black, Venezuelan, and Irish heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
20. Angelina Jolie – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Angelina Jolie by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNamed as Hollywood’s highest-paid actress multiple times, Angelina Jolie is an American actress and filmmaker and the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards.
Angelina has received praise not only for her acting talent but also for her work on human, child and women\u2019s rights.
Angelina was named a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador in 2001 and in 2012, after more than a decade of service, Angelina was promoted to the rank of Special Envoy to the High Commissioner of the United Nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
19. Katy Perry <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Katy Perry by Eva Rinaldi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKaty Perry is an American singer and songwriter. Katy Sang in church during her childhood before pursuing a career in gospel music as a teenager.
Katy is one of the world’s best-selling music artists, having sold over 143 million records worldwide. Katy\u2019s music has been credited with influencing the pop sound and style of the 2010s decade. In 2013, Katy was officially named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
18. Ellen DeGeneres <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Ellen DeGeneres by Toglenn via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEllen DeGeneres is an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer. She starred in the sitcom Ellen from (1994-1998) and Since 2003, has hosted The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which is due to conclude following its 19th season in 2022.
Ellen launched her lifestyle brand under the name ED by Ellen in 2015 and has since partnered with and endorsed multiple global brands in addition to opening her own record label in 2010 under the name eleveneleven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
17. Shakira <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shakira by Vogue Taiwan<\/em> via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nReferred to as the Queen of Latin Music, Shakira is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Shakira rose to success with her fifth album, Laundry Service (2001), which sold over 13 million copies worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a catalog of 145 songs, Shakira has sold over 80 million records which have made her one of the world’s best-selling music artists.
Shakira has received numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards, twelve Latin Grammy Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, thirty-nine Billboard Latin Music Awards and six Guinness World Records.
In 1997, Shakira founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation, a charity with special schools for poor children in Colombia. In 2010, Shakira began her own beauty line, S by Shakira and as of 2019, she has released over 30 fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
16. Madonna – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs\u00a0of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Madonna by chrisweger via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Winner of the fourth season of American Idol in 2005. Carrie Underwood is an American singer and songwriter. Carrie\u2019s accolades include seven Grammy Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, 17 American Music Awards and five Guinness World Records. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2011, she became the first celebrity brand ambassador for Olay skin care. Carrie launched CALIA by Carrie, her fitness clothing line in 2015 and the New York Times best-selling fitness and lifestyle book, Find Your Path in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
37. Eva Longoria <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Eva Longoria by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEva Longoria is an American actress and producer that shot to fame for her portrayal of Isabella Brana on the CBS daytime soap opera, The Young and the Restless (2001-2003). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eva was also recognised for her role as Gabrielle Solis on the television series Desperate Housewives (2004 – 2012) for which Eva received Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eva represents L’Or\u00e9al and New York & Co, amongst others. In March 2017, Longoria launched her clothing line and operates a production company and is furthermore an author. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
36. Cardi B <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Cardi B by Katie Krause via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCardi B, is an American rapper and songwriter. <\/sup>Born and raised in New York City, Cardi B became a celebrity by achieving popularity on the Vine and Instagram platforms.
Cardi B is the female rapper with the most Diamond-certified songs, the highest-certified (Digital Singles) female rapper of all time with the most songs with a billion streams on Spotify.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCardi B\u2019s accolades include a Grammy Award, eight Billboard Music Awards, five Guinness World Records, six American Music Awards and fourteen BET Hip Hop Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2018, Time Magazine included Cardi B on their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, and in 2020, Billboard honored Cardi B as Woman of the Year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In December 2021, Cardi B released a vodka-infused, vegan whipped cream Whipshots. Cardi B also owns her own clothing line with Fashion Nova.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
35. Kesha <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kesha by Cosmopolitan UK via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKesha is an American singer and songwriter. In 2005, aged 18, Kesha was signed to Kemosabe Records. Kesha\u2019s first major success came in early 2009 after she was featured on rapper Flo Rida’s number-one single Right Round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of 2013, Kesha has sold over 33 million combined tracks and ringtones in the USA alone and over 55 million worldwide to date. Kesha has received several awards and nominations, including the MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Act in 2010. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHave an App Idea?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Ciara has also received three BET Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, three MOBO Awards, and one Grammy Award. As of 2019, Ciara had sold 20 million albums and over 70 million singles worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2020, along with her husband, she founded the fashion house, The House of LR&C. In October 2021, Ciara joined Caribbean rum brand Ten To One Rum as an investor and co-owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
33. Jessie J <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Jessie J by Justin Higuchi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nJessie J, is an English singer-songwriter who began her career on stage, aged 11, with a role in the West End musical Whistle Down the Wind. Jessie studied at the BRIT School before signing with Gut Records and later striking a songwriting deal with Sony\/ATV Music Publishing.
As of January 2015, Jessie had sold over 20 million singles and 3 million albums worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
32. Carly Rae Jepsen <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Carly Rae Jepsen by Raph_PH via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCarly Rae Jepsen is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and actress. Carly competed on the fifth season of Canadian Idol in 2007 however Carly\u2019s breakthrough came in 2012, when her single Call Me Maybe was the best-selling single of that year, reaching number one in 18 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carly has received numerous awards and accolades, including three Juno Awards and a Billboard Music Award, as well as nominations for Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and People’s Choice Awards. As of May 2015, Carly had sold over 25 million records worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
31. Emma Watson <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Emma Watson by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEmma Watson rose to stardom after landing her first professional acting role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series and this English actress has since gained recognition for her roles in both blockbusters and independent films. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In February 2016, Watson was appointed Visiting Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University. Emma has been ranked among the world’s highest-paid actresses by Forbes and Vanity Fair, and was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
30. Kelly Clarkson – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kelly Clarkson by Stephen Schester\/Carlin Leslie via Wikimedia Commons<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKelly Clarkson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, author, and television personality. Kelly won the very first season of American Idol in 2002, which earned her a record deal with RCA. Kelly has sold over 25 million albums and 45 million singles worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In May 2021, NBC announced that Clarkson’s TV show would take over the time slot of The Ellen DeGeneres Show after it ends in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
29. Lana Del Rey <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Lana Del Rey by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nLana Del Rey, is an American singer and songwriter. Lana is the recipient of various accolades, including two Brit Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards, and has been nominated for six Grammy Awards and one Golden Globe Award.
Lana has been recognized with Variety Magazine’s Decade Award at the Variety Hitmakers Awards for being regarded as one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 21st century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
28. Hilary Duff <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Hilary Duff by David Shankbone via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHilary Duff is an American actress, singer, and businesswoman. Hilary became labeled a teen idol as the title character of the television series, Lizzie McGuire and in the film based on the series, The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003). Hilary is very philanthropic and an animal rights supporter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
27. Vanessa Hudgens <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Vanessa Hudgens by Toglenn<\/em> via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nVanessa Hudgens is an American actress and singer. Vanessa rose to fame portraying Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical film series (2006\u20132008), which led Vanessa to ink a recording contract with Hollywood Records. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vanessa has released two studio albums, V (2006) and Identified in 2008. In June 2021, Hudgens and fellow musician Madison Beer launched the skincare brand Know Beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
26. Kristen Stewart <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kristen Stewart by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKristen Stewart is an American actress and filmmaker. The recipient of various accolades, she was the world’s highest-paid actress in 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
25. Adele – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs\u00a0of 202<\/strong>6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Adele by Vogue Taiwan via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWith sales of over 120 million records, Adele is an English singer and songwriter and one of the world’s best-selling music artists. Adele\u2019s second studio album, 21, became the world’s best-selling album of the 21st century, with sales of over 31 million copies.
Her accolades include fifteen Grammy Awards and nine Brit Awards. In 2021, Adele was named the UK’s best-selling female album artist of the 21st century. Adele’s album ’30’ was the best-selling album of 2021, after just six weeks on sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant to build an App business<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Contact our award-winning team to find out where to start<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tBook FREE Consultation<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n24. Alicia Keys <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Alicia Keys by Eva Rinaldi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nA classically trained pianist, Alicia Keys began composing songs by age 12 and was signed aged 15 by Columbia Records. Alicia is an American singer, songwriter and actress who has sold over 90 million records worldwide, making her one of the world’s best-selling music artists.
Alicia was named by Billboard the top R&B artist of the 2000s decade. In June 2021, Alicia expanded her skincare line Keys Soulcare to encompass face, neck, and body care products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
23. Miley Ray Cyrus <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Miley Ray Cyrus by Raphael Pour-Hashemi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nDaughter of country music singer Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Ray Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality who shot to fame as a teen idol portraying the title character of the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana (2006\u20132011).
Miley has attained the most US Billboard 200 top-five albums in the 21st century by a female artist, with a total of thirteen entries.
In 2004, Miley founded the Happy Hippie Foundation, which works to fight injustice facing homeless youth, LGBTQ youth and other vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
22. Nicki Minaj <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Nicki Minaj by MTV International via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNicki Minaj is a Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter. Nicki’s first top-five single Super Bass peaked at number three making it the highest-charting solo song by a female rapper since 2002, and later certified Diamond in 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nicki is one of the best selling female artists of all time with 100 million records sold worldwide. Nicki’s accolades include eight American Music Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, twelve BET Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, a Brit Award, and a Guinness World Record. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nicki is also the most followed rapper on Instagram with 155 million followers and on Twitter, Nicki is one of the most followed rappers, with 28 million followers on the app, as of 2025.
Across her career, Nicki has partnered with and endorsed numerous major brands through affiliations. In 2011, Mattel crafted a Barbie doll with Nicki’s likeness for charity, which Minaj described as a major moment in her career and as of 2021 Nicki has launched nine fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
21. Mariah Carey <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Mariah Carey by WBLS via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Mariah rose to fame in 1990 with her debut album and was the first artist to have her first five singles reach number one on the Billboard Charts. Mariah has won five Grammy Awards, nineteen World Music Awards, ten American Music Awards and fifteen Billboard Music Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of May 2021, Mariah is the best-selling female artist (tied with Barbra Streisand), in the US.
Since 2007, Mariah has released a series of fragrances with Elizabeth Arden. In 2021, Mariah announced the launch of a new line of alcohol called Black Irish, an homage to her Black, Venezuelan, and Irish heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
20. Angelina Jolie – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Angelina Jolie by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNamed as Hollywood’s highest-paid actress multiple times, Angelina Jolie is an American actress and filmmaker and the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards.
Angelina has received praise not only for her acting talent but also for her work on human, child and women\u2019s rights.
Angelina was named a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador in 2001 and in 2012, after more than a decade of service, Angelina was promoted to the rank of Special Envoy to the High Commissioner of the United Nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
19. Katy Perry <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Katy Perry by Eva Rinaldi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKaty Perry is an American singer and songwriter. Katy Sang in church during her childhood before pursuing a career in gospel music as a teenager.
Katy is one of the world’s best-selling music artists, having sold over 143 million records worldwide. Katy\u2019s music has been credited with influencing the pop sound and style of the 2010s decade. In 2013, Katy was officially named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
18. Ellen DeGeneres <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Ellen DeGeneres by Toglenn via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEllen DeGeneres is an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer. She starred in the sitcom Ellen from (1994-1998) and Since 2003, has hosted The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which is due to conclude following its 19th season in 2022.
Ellen launched her lifestyle brand under the name ED by Ellen in 2015 and has since partnered with and endorsed multiple global brands in addition to opening her own record label in 2010 under the name eleveneleven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
17. Shakira <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shakira by Vogue Taiwan<\/em> via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nReferred to as the Queen of Latin Music, Shakira is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Shakira rose to success with her fifth album, Laundry Service (2001), which sold over 13 million copies worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a catalog of 145 songs, Shakira has sold over 80 million records which have made her one of the world’s best-selling music artists.
Shakira has received numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards, twelve Latin Grammy Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, thirty-nine Billboard Latin Music Awards and six Guinness World Records.
In 1997, Shakira founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation, a charity with special schools for poor children in Colombia. In 2010, Shakira began her own beauty line, S by Shakira and as of 2019, she has released over 30 fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
16. Madonna – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs\u00a0of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Madonna by chrisweger via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Eva Longoria is an American actress and producer that shot to fame for her portrayal of Isabella Brana on the CBS daytime soap opera, The Young and the Restless (2001-2003). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eva was also recognised for her role as Gabrielle Solis on the television series Desperate Housewives (2004 – 2012) for which Eva received Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eva represents L’Or\u00e9al and New York & Co, amongst others. In March 2017, Longoria launched her clothing line and operates a production company and is furthermore an author. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
36. Cardi B <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Cardi B by Katie Krause via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCardi B, is an American rapper and songwriter. <\/sup>Born and raised in New York City, Cardi B became a celebrity by achieving popularity on the Vine and Instagram platforms.
Cardi B is the female rapper with the most Diamond-certified songs, the highest-certified (Digital Singles) female rapper of all time with the most songs with a billion streams on Spotify.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCardi B\u2019s accolades include a Grammy Award, eight Billboard Music Awards, five Guinness World Records, six American Music Awards and fourteen BET Hip Hop Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2018, Time Magazine included Cardi B on their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, and in 2020, Billboard honored Cardi B as Woman of the Year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In December 2021, Cardi B released a vodka-infused, vegan whipped cream Whipshots. Cardi B also owns her own clothing line with Fashion Nova.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
35. Kesha <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kesha by Cosmopolitan UK via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKesha is an American singer and songwriter. In 2005, aged 18, Kesha was signed to Kemosabe Records. Kesha\u2019s first major success came in early 2009 after she was featured on rapper Flo Rida’s number-one single Right Round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of 2013, Kesha has sold over 33 million combined tracks and ringtones in the USA alone and over 55 million worldwide to date. Kesha has received several awards and nominations, including the MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Act in 2010. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHave an App Idea?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Ciara has also received three BET Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, three MOBO Awards, and one Grammy Award. As of 2019, Ciara had sold 20 million albums and over 70 million singles worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2020, along with her husband, she founded the fashion house, The House of LR&C. In October 2021, Ciara joined Caribbean rum brand Ten To One Rum as an investor and co-owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
33. Jessie J <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Jessie J by Justin Higuchi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nJessie J, is an English singer-songwriter who began her career on stage, aged 11, with a role in the West End musical Whistle Down the Wind. Jessie studied at the BRIT School before signing with Gut Records and later striking a songwriting deal with Sony\/ATV Music Publishing.
As of January 2015, Jessie had sold over 20 million singles and 3 million albums worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
32. Carly Rae Jepsen <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Carly Rae Jepsen by Raph_PH via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCarly Rae Jepsen is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and actress. Carly competed on the fifth season of Canadian Idol in 2007 however Carly\u2019s breakthrough came in 2012, when her single Call Me Maybe was the best-selling single of that year, reaching number one in 18 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carly has received numerous awards and accolades, including three Juno Awards and a Billboard Music Award, as well as nominations for Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and People’s Choice Awards. As of May 2015, Carly had sold over 25 million records worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
31. Emma Watson <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Emma Watson by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEmma Watson rose to stardom after landing her first professional acting role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series and this English actress has since gained recognition for her roles in both blockbusters and independent films. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In February 2016, Watson was appointed Visiting Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University. Emma has been ranked among the world’s highest-paid actresses by Forbes and Vanity Fair, and was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
30. Kelly Clarkson – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kelly Clarkson by Stephen Schester\/Carlin Leslie via Wikimedia Commons<\/em>
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In May 2021, NBC announced that Clarkson’s TV show would take over the time slot of The Ellen DeGeneres Show after it ends in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
29. Lana Del Rey <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Lana Del Rey by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nLana Del Rey, is an American singer and songwriter. Lana is the recipient of various accolades, including two Brit Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards, and has been nominated for six Grammy Awards and one Golden Globe Award.
Lana has been recognized with Variety Magazine’s Decade Award at the Variety Hitmakers Awards for being regarded as one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 21st century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
28. Hilary Duff <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Hilary Duff by David Shankbone via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHilary Duff is an American actress, singer, and businesswoman. Hilary became labeled a teen idol as the title character of the television series, Lizzie McGuire and in the film based on the series, The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003). Hilary is very philanthropic and an animal rights supporter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
27. Vanessa Hudgens <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Vanessa Hudgens by Toglenn<\/em> via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nVanessa Hudgens is an American actress and singer. Vanessa rose to fame portraying Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical film series (2006\u20132008), which led Vanessa to ink a recording contract with Hollywood Records. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vanessa has released two studio albums, V (2006) and Identified in 2008. In June 2021, Hudgens and fellow musician Madison Beer launched the skincare brand Know Beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
26. Kristen Stewart <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Kristen Stewart by Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKristen Stewart is an American actress and filmmaker. The recipient of various accolades, she was the world’s highest-paid actress in 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
25. Adele – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs\u00a0of 202<\/strong>6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Adele by Vogue Taiwan via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWith sales of over 120 million records, Adele is an English singer and songwriter and one of the world’s best-selling music artists. Adele\u2019s second studio album, 21, became the world’s best-selling album of the 21st century, with sales of over 31 million copies.
Her accolades include fifteen Grammy Awards and nine Brit Awards. In 2021, Adele was named the UK’s best-selling female album artist of the 21st century. Adele’s album ’30’ was the best-selling album of 2021, after just six weeks on sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant to build an App business<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Alicia was named by Billboard the top R&B artist of the 2000s decade. In June 2021, Alicia expanded her skincare line Keys Soulcare to encompass face, neck, and body care products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
23. Miley Ray Cyrus <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Miley Ray Cyrus by Raphael Pour-Hashemi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nDaughter of country music singer Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Ray Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality who shot to fame as a teen idol portraying the title character of the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana (2006\u20132011).
Miley has attained the most US Billboard 200 top-five albums in the 21st century by a female artist, with a total of thirteen entries.
In 2004, Miley founded the Happy Hippie Foundation, which works to fight injustice facing homeless youth, LGBTQ youth and other vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
22. Nicki Minaj <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Nicki Minaj by MTV International via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNicki Minaj is a Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter. Nicki’s first top-five single Super Bass peaked at number three making it the highest-charting solo song by a female rapper since 2002, and later certified Diamond in 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nicki is one of the best selling female artists of all time with 100 million records sold worldwide. Nicki’s accolades include eight American Music Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, twelve BET Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, a Brit Award, and a Guinness World Record. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nicki is also the most followed rapper on Instagram with 155 million followers and on Twitter, Nicki is one of the most followed rappers, with 28 million followers on the app, as of 2025.
Across her career, Nicki has partnered with and endorsed numerous major brands through affiliations. In 2011, Mattel crafted a Barbie doll with Nicki’s likeness for charity, which Minaj described as a major moment in her career and as of 2021 Nicki has launched nine fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
21. Mariah Carey <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Mariah Carey by WBLS via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Mariah rose to fame in 1990 with her debut album and was the first artist to have her first five singles reach number one on the Billboard Charts. Mariah has won five Grammy Awards, nineteen World Music Awards, ten American Music Awards and fifteen Billboard Music Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of May 2021, Mariah is the best-selling female artist (tied with Barbra Streisand), in the US.
Since 2007, Mariah has released a series of fragrances with Elizabeth Arden. In 2021, Mariah announced the launch of a new line of alcohol called Black Irish, an homage to her Black, Venezuelan, and Irish heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
20. Angelina Jolie – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Angelina Jolie by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNamed as Hollywood’s highest-paid actress multiple times, Angelina Jolie is an American actress and filmmaker and the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards.
Angelina has received praise not only for her acting talent but also for her work on human, child and women\u2019s rights.
Angelina was named a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador in 2001 and in 2012, after more than a decade of service, Angelina was promoted to the rank of Special Envoy to the High Commissioner of the United Nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
19. Katy Perry <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Katy Perry by Eva Rinaldi via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nKaty Perry is an American singer and songwriter. Katy Sang in church during her childhood before pursuing a career in gospel music as a teenager.
Katy is one of the world’s best-selling music artists, having sold over 143 million records worldwide. Katy\u2019s music has been credited with influencing the pop sound and style of the 2010s decade. In 2013, Katy was officially named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
18. Ellen DeGeneres <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Ellen DeGeneres by Toglenn via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEllen DeGeneres is an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer. She starred in the sitcom Ellen from (1994-1998) and Since 2003, has hosted The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which is due to conclude following its 19th season in 2022.
Ellen launched her lifestyle brand under the name ED by Ellen in 2015 and has since partnered with and endorsed multiple global brands in addition to opening her own record label in 2010 under the name eleveneleven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
17. Shakira <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Shakira by Vogue Taiwan<\/em> via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nReferred to as the Queen of Latin Music, Shakira is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Shakira rose to success with her fifth album, Laundry Service (2001), which sold over 13 million copies worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a catalog of 145 songs, Shakira has sold over 80 million records which have made her one of the world’s best-selling music artists.
Shakira has received numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards, twelve Latin Grammy Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, thirty-nine Billboard Latin Music Awards and six Guinness World Records.
In 1997, Shakira founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation, a charity with special schools for poor children in Colombia. In 2010, Shakira began her own beauty line, S by Shakira and as of 2019, she has released over 30 fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
16. Madonna – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs\u00a0of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Madonna by chrisweger via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Cardi B, is an American rapper and songwriter. <\/sup>Born and raised in New York City, Cardi B became a celebrity by achieving popularity on the Vine and Instagram platforms. Cardi B\u2019s accolades include a Grammy Award, eight Billboard Music Awards, five Guinness World Records, six American Music Awards and fourteen BET Hip Hop Awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2018, Time Magazine included Cardi B on their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, and in 2020, Billboard honored Cardi B as Woman of the Year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In December 2021, Cardi B released a vodka-infused, vegan whipped cream Whipshots. Cardi B also owns her own clothing line with Fashion Nova.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kesha is an American singer and songwriter. In 2005, aged 18, Kesha was signed to Kemosabe Records. Kesha\u2019s first major success came in early 2009 after she was featured on rapper Flo Rida’s number-one single Right Round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As of 2013, Kesha has sold over 33 million combined tracks and ringtones in the USA alone and over 55 million worldwide to date. Kesha has received several awards and nominations, including the MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Act in 2010. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t Our award-winning team can turn your idea into a reality<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Ciara is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, model and actress. Since making her musical debut in 2004, Ciara has attained eight Billboard Hot 100 top-ten singles and four Billboard 200 top-five albums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ciara has also received three BET Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, three MOBO Awards, and one Grammy Award. As of 2019, Ciara had sold 20 million albums and over 70 million singles worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2020, along with her husband, she founded the fashion house, The House of LR&C. In October 2021, Ciara joined Caribbean rum brand Ten To One Rum as an investor and co-owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jessie J, is an English singer-songwriter who began her career on stage, aged 11, with a role in the West End musical Whistle Down the Wind. Jessie studied at the BRIT School before signing with Gut Records and later striking a songwriting deal with Sony\/ATV Music Publishing. Carly Rae Jepsen is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and actress. Carly competed on the fifth season of Canadian Idol in 2007 however Carly\u2019s breakthrough came in 2012, when her single Call Me Maybe was the best-selling single of that year, reaching number one in 18 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carly has received numerous awards and accolades, including three Juno Awards and a Billboard Music Award, as well as nominations for Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and People’s Choice Awards. As of May 2015, Carly had sold over 25 million records worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Emma Watson rose to stardom after landing her first professional acting role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series and this English actress has since gained recognition for her roles in both blockbusters and independent films. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In February 2016, Watson was appointed Visiting Fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University. Emma has been ranked among the world’s highest-paid actresses by Forbes and Vanity Fair, and was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kelly Clarkson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, author, and television personality. Kelly won the very first season of American Idol in 2002, which earned her a record deal with RCA. Kelly has sold over 25 million albums and 45 million singles worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In May 2021, NBC announced that Clarkson’s TV show would take over the time slot of The Ellen DeGeneres Show after it ends in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lana Del Rey, is an American singer and songwriter. Lana is the recipient of various accolades, including two Brit Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards, and has been nominated for six Grammy Awards and one Golden Globe Award. Hilary Duff is an American actress, singer, and businesswoman. Hilary became labeled a teen idol as the title character of the television series, Lizzie McGuire and in the film based on the series, The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003). Hilary is very philanthropic and an animal rights supporter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Vanessa Hudgens is an American actress and singer. Vanessa rose to fame portraying Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical film series (2006\u20132008), which led Vanessa to ink a recording contract with Hollywood Records. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Vanessa has released two studio albums, V (2006) and Identified in 2008. In June 2021, Hudgens and fellow musician Madison Beer launched the skincare brand Know Beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kristen Stewart is an American actress and filmmaker. The recipient of various accolades, she was the world’s highest-paid actress in 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With sales of over 120 million records, Adele is an English singer and songwriter and one of the world’s best-selling music artists. Adele\u2019s second studio album, 21, became the world’s best-selling album of the 21st century, with sales of over 31 million copies. Contact our award-winning team to find out where to start<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t A classically trained pianist, Alicia Keys began composing songs by age 12 and was signed aged 15 by Columbia Records. Alicia is an American singer, songwriter and actress who has sold over 90 million records worldwide, making her one of the world’s best-selling music artists. Daughter of country music singer Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Ray Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality who shot to fame as a teen idol portraying the title character of the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana (2006\u20132011). Nicki Minaj is a Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter. Nicki’s first top-five single Super Bass peaked at number three making it the highest-charting solo song by a female rapper since 2002, and later certified Diamond in 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Nicki is one of the best selling female artists of all time with 100 million records sold worldwide. Nicki’s accolades include eight American Music Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, twelve BET Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, a Brit Award, and a Guinness World Record. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Nicki is also the most followed rapper on Instagram with 155 million followers and on Twitter, Nicki is one of the most followed rappers, with 28 million followers on the app, as of 2025. Mariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Mariah rose to fame in 1990 with her debut album and was the first artist to have her first five singles reach number one on the Billboard Charts. Mariah has won five Grammy Awards, nineteen World Music Awards, ten American Music Awards and fifteen Billboard Music Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As of May 2021, Mariah is the best-selling female artist (tied with Barbra Streisand), in the US. Named as Hollywood’s highest-paid actress multiple times, Angelina Jolie is an American actress and filmmaker and the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards. Katy Perry is an American singer and songwriter. Katy Sang in church during her childhood before pursuing a career in gospel music as a teenager. Ellen DeGeneres is an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer. She starred in the sitcom Ellen from (1994-1998) and Since 2003, has hosted The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which is due to conclude following its 19th season in 2022. Referred to as the Queen of Latin Music, Shakira is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Shakira rose to success with her fifth album, Laundry Service (2001), which sold over 13 million copies worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With a catalog of 145 songs, Shakira has sold over 80 million records which have made her one of the world’s best-selling music artists.
Cardi B is the female rapper with the most Diamond-certified songs, the highest-certified (Digital Singles) female rapper of all time with the most songs with a billion streams on Spotify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n35. Kesha <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Lana has been recognized with Variety Magazine’s Decade Award at the Variety Hitmakers Awards for being regarded as one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 21st century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n28. Hilary Duff <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Her accolades include fifteen Grammy Awards and nine Brit Awards. In 2021, Adele was named the UK’s best-selling female album artist of the 21st century. Adele’s album ’30’ was the best-selling album of 2021, after just six weeks on sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\tWant to build an App business<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Alicia was named by Billboard the top R&B artist of the 2000s decade. In June 2021, Alicia expanded her skincare line Keys Soulcare to encompass face, neck, and body care products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n23. Miley Ray Cyrus <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Miley has attained the most US Billboard 200 top-five albums in the 21st century by a female artist, with a total of thirteen entries.
In 2004, Miley founded the Happy Hippie Foundation, which works to fight injustice facing homeless youth, LGBTQ youth and other vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n22. Nicki Minaj <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Across her career, Nicki has partnered with and endorsed numerous major brands through affiliations. In 2011, Mattel crafted a Barbie doll with Nicki’s likeness for charity, which Minaj described as a major moment in her career and as of 2021 Nicki has launched nine fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n21. Mariah Carey <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Since 2007, Mariah has released a series of fragrances with Elizabeth Arden. In 2021, Mariah announced the launch of a new line of alcohol called Black Irish, an homage to her Black, Venezuelan, and Irish heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n20. Angelina Jolie – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Angelina has received praise not only for her acting talent but also for her work on human, child and women\u2019s rights.
Angelina was named a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador in 2001 and in 2012, after more than a decade of service, Angelina was promoted to the rank of Special Envoy to the High Commissioner of the United Nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n19. Katy Perry <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Katy is one of the world’s best-selling music artists, having sold over 143 million records worldwide. Katy\u2019s music has been credited with influencing the pop sound and style of the 2010s decade. In 2013, Katy was officially named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n18. Ellen DeGeneres <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ellen launched her lifestyle brand under the name ED by Ellen in 2015 and has since partnered with and endorsed multiple global brands in addition to opening her own record label in 2010 under the name eleveneleven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n17. Shakira <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Shakira has received numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards, twelve Latin Grammy Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, thirty-nine Billboard Latin Music Awards and six Guinness World Records.
In 1997, Shakira founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation, a charity with special schools for poor children in Colombia. In 2010, Shakira began her own beauty line, S by Shakira and as of 2019, she has released over 30 fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n16. Madonna – 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs\u00a0of 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n