Liliane Bettencourt of France has emerged again as the world’s wealthiest woman, according to Forbes’ recently released list.
According to Forbes, Bettencourt has a net worth of $39.5 billion, making her the richest woman in the world. Nearly all her wealth comes from owing a third of the cosmetic company L’Oreal, which her father founded in 1907.
The French heiress is followed by Alice Walton, the only daughter of Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart. Walton, who boasts of a whopping $33.8 billion, retains her number two spot from 2016, though her wealth has grown by $1.5 billion this year.
Jacqueline Mars, the granddaughter of the famed candy maker, Frank Mars, comes in as number three at $27 billion, the same ranking she held last year.
Others are:
Maria Franca Fissolo, Net worth: $25.2 billion
Susanne Klatten, Net worth: $20.4 billion
Laurene Powell Jobs (Steve Jobs wife), Net worth: $20 billion
Gina Rinehart, Net worth: $15 billion
Abigail Johnson, Net worth: $14.4 billion
Iris Fontbona, Net worth: $13.7 billion
Beate Hesiter, Net worth: $13.6 billion (LIB)
The release of the wealthiest women in the world was made to mark the celebration of Mother’s day yesterday. [myad]
