Fenty Magnificence Has Made Rihanna a Billionaire

When celebrities launch magnificence manufacturers, it is usually finished with a ardour for magnificence, a drive to attach with followers in a brand new method, and a mission to fill in obvious gaps in what was as soon as much less inclusive shelf house. The additional money is fairly good, too. 

When Rihanna launched Fenty Magnificence in 2017, it was obvious that it was greater than only a cash seize. She tangibly modified the shade-range sport when she made Professional Filt’r Gentle Matte Longwear Basis out there in 40 — after which 50 — skin-matching hues, and it was clear that she genuinely cherished make-up practically as a lot as (perhaps greater than?) the music that made her a star. However it was additionally obvious that the model was going to be an enormous success. And whereas folks half-joke that Rihanna would not make music anymore, it is laborious guilty her for concentrating a lot of her time on her magnificence empire — which now consists of Fenty Pores and skin — as a result of it is confirmed to be so extremely profitable. The truth is, Forbes has simply declared that Rihanna is formally a billionaire, thanks largely to Fenty Magnificence.

Calling her “the richest feminine musician on the planet,” Forbes estimates Rihanna’s internet value at $1.7 billion, a whopping $1.four billion of which comes from proudly owning 50 p.c of Fenty Magnificence. So yeah, it is fairly protected to say Rihanna is a billionaire due to make-up.

That is to not say different pursuits did not assist Rihanna attain such a big degree of wealth. Forbes says her Savage x Fenty line of lingerie tosses a pair hundred million {dollars} her method. And music! Keep in mind her music? Whereas it isn’t probably the most worthwhile facet of her profession, it is arguably the explanation she was capable of so triumphantly launch a beloved and fruitful magnificence model.

Attract has reached out to Fenty Magnificence for a press release on Rihanna’s newly declared billionaire standing, despite the fact that it is admittedly slightly cheesy to ask somebody about their boss’s moolah. 

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