Net Worth:  $3.5 billion (media mogul, actress, author)

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Salary: $300 million per year

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Famous For: "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (1986-2011)

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Key Decision: Owning her show's production (Harpo, Inc.) in 1986

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Awards: Presidential Medal of Freedom, 18 Daytime Emmys

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Philanthropy: Founded Oprah Winfrey Foundation, donated $400M+

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Real Estate: Owns $200M worth, of 13 properties in Hawaii

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Accolades: Richest self-made woman in America, billionaire since 2000

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