5) Oprah Winfrey (Net worth: $3 billion)

Age: 61 years; Source: Television; State: California

Oprah Winfrey’s cable network OWN has seen its ratings increase partly due to few sitcom and drama collaborations with director Tyler Perry. She made of her wealth through her talk-show and continue to earn from the successful spin-off stars she helped create. She is also the richest African-American.