The richest child stars ranked — including Lost Boys star worth $8 billion Growing up in the spotlight doesn’t always guarantee lifelong success, but for a select group of former child stars, early fame became the foundation for extraordinary wealth. From billion-dollar beauty brands to cryptocurrency empires and sports franchises, these celebrities transformed childhood careers into multimillion-dollar—and in some cases billionaire—business empires. Here’s a look at some of the richest former child stars today. Selena Gomez, who first gained fame as a child on Barney & Friends and later starred in Wizards of Waverly Place, has built a fortune through her cosmetics brand Rare Beauty. Launched in 2020, Rare Beauty remains her largest financial contributor, alongside earnings from music, acting, and endorsements. While Bloomberg previously estimated her wealth at over $1 billion, Forbes now values her net worth at around $700 million, making her one of Hollywood’s wealthiest entertainers. Jessica Alba, who began her acting career at age 13 with roles in Dark Angel and Fantastic Four, transitioned to business with the 2012 launch of The Honest Company. Focused on baby and household products, the brand reached a $1 billion valuation within three years. Alba emphasized her financial discipline, stating, “I made a lot of money in entertainment at a very young age and I saved it,” which laid the groundwork for her entrepreneurial success. Kylie Jenner, who gained global fame through Keeping Up with the Kardashians, turned her television profile into Kylie Cosmetics. Launched in 2015, the beauty brand sold a 51% stake to Coty in a $600 million deal in 2020. Though she was once declared the world’s youngest self-made billionaire, Forbes now estimates her fortune at around $670 million.#selena_gomez #kylie_jenner #jessica_alba #jami_gertz #brock_pierce
