10 Richest Women in the World Who Became Rich Through Their Hard Work.

Francoise Bettencourt Meyers A French heiress and the wealthiest woman in the world. Although she inherited a significant portion of her wealth from L'Oréal,

Alice Walton An American heiress to the Walmart fortune, Alice Walton has made substantial contributions through her work in art and philanthropy,

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Alice Walton An American heiress to the Walmart fortune, Alice Walton has made substantial contributions through her work in art and philanthropy,

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MacKenzie Scott An American philanthropist and ex-wife of Jeff Bezos. She earned her wealth through Amazon's success and has gained recognition for her extensive charitable giving.

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Gina Rinehart An Australian mining magnate who made her fortune through the Hancock Prospecting Company.

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Sara Blakely The founder of Spanx, an innovative shapewear company. Blakely built her fortune from the ground up with her entrepreneurial spirit and creativity.

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Oprah Winfrey An American media mogul who rose from modest beginnings to become a billionaire through her work in television, film, and publishing, and her highly successful Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).

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Indra Nooyi The former CEO and Chairman of PepsiCo. Nooyi led the company through significant growth and transformation, contributing to her substantial wealth.

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Ursula Burns The former CEO of Xerox, Burns was the first Black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company. Her career has been marked by significant achievements in technology and business.

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Shari Redstone An American media executive and the driving force behind the operations of National Amusements, which owns a significant stake in ViacomCBS.

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