The 25 Richest Black Actresses

Random Celebrity Article By Brian Warner on August 17, 2012

Who are the richest black actresses in Hollywood? African-American women are some of the most talented performers in the world today. Whether it's on the big screen, television, stage, the recording studio… or all of the above, these women are some of Hollywood's biggest stars! Several women on this list have not only been rewarded with great wealth for their talents, they've also received multiple Emmys, Academy Awards, Tonys, Golen Globes and more. But some might say it's been a challenge for black women to get the financial recognition they deserve for their contribution to the entertainment industry. Even putting the race issue aside, women in general are often not paid as highly as their male counter parts. But that's all changing. And these women are in some ways the trailblazers who are leveling the playing field not just for women, but for all minorities who dream of fame and fortune in Hollywood! So who are the richest black actresses in the world? Click the following image to view the top 11 and scroll below for the full list of 25…

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The 25 Richest Black Actresses:

#1: Janet Jackson Net Worth – $150 Million
#2: Halle Berry Net Worth – $70 million
#3: Phylicia Rashad Net Worth – $55 Million
#4: Queen Latifah Net Worth – $50 million
#5: Whoopi Goldberg Net Worth – $45 million
#6: Raven-Symone Net Worth – $45 million
#7: Angela Bassett Net Worth – $28 million
#8: Vanessa Williams Net Worth – $27.5 million
#9: Jada Pinkett-Smith Net Worth – $20 million
#10: Thandie Newton Net Worth – $17.5 million
#11: Rosario Dawson Net Worth – $16 million
#12: Nia Long Net Worth – $13 million
#13: Gabrielle Union Net Worth – $12 million
#14: Brandy Norwood – Net Worth – $12 Million
#15: Regina King Net Worth – $10 million
#16: Loretta Devine Net Worth – $8 million
#17: Zoe Saldana Net Worth – $8 million
#18: Tia & Tamera Mowry Net Worth – $8 million (combined)
#19: Meagan Good Net Worth – $8 Million
#20: Taraji P. Henson Net Worth – $6 million
#21: Garcelle Beauvais Net Worth – $6 million
#22: Rashida Jones Net Worth – $5 million
#23: Sanaa Lathan Net Worth – $4 million
#24: Viola Davis Net Worth – $3 million
#25: Paula Patton Net Worth – $3 million
#26: Tracee Ellis Ross Net Worth – $2.5 million
#27: Lauren London Net Worth – $2 million
Bonus: Oprah Winfrey Net Worth – $2.7 Billion
Bonus: Diana Ross Net Worth – $160 Million
Bonus: Mariah Carey Net Worth – $500 Million

Brian Warner

Prior to launching Celebrity Net Worth, Brian spent seven years as the Managing Editor of one of the largest entertainment portals on the internet. Before that, Brian attended Georgetown University where he double majored in finance and marketing. A native of Northern California, Brian currently resides in Los Angeles. Follow him on Google+.

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