Tyler Perry

Net worth: $1 billion. Perry is the only person on this list who owns their own studio — Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, a 330-acre lot that is larger than any Hollywood studio and was built on a former Confederate military base. He writes, directs, produces, and stars in most of his projects. The Madea franchise alone has grossed $1 billion across 12 films. Perry owns 100% of his content, which is unheard of in Hollywood. Forbes confirmed his billionaire status in 2020. He went from homeless to billionaire without a single studio backing him initially.