'Star Wars' George Lucas leads Forbes list of wealthiest U.S. celebrities

'Star Wars' George Lucas leads Forbes list of wealthiest U.S. celebrities
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Summary "Star Wars" creator George Lucas tops the annual list with a net worth of $5.4 billion (USD).

(Reuters) - Forbes magazine unveiled its 2018 list of the highest paid celebrities on Tuesday (December 18).

Topping the annual list was "Star Wars" creator George Lucas with a net worth of $5.4 billion (USD).

Film director Steven Spielberg was the second richest celebrity with a net worth of $3.7 billion.

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey was number three on the list with a total net worth of $2.8 billion, followed by former NBA star Michael Jordan. His net worth was $1.7 billion.

Entertainers Jay-Z and Kylie Jenner tied for fifth place on the list with a net worth, according to Forbes, of $900 million each.
 

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