20 of the richest LGBTQ+ people in the world

Steve Granitz/WireImage // Getty Images It’s no secret billionaires and millionaires are overwhelmingly composed of white, cisgender, heterosexual white men. However, as LGBTQ+ acceptance has made strides in recent decades, more and more high-profile people have become comfortable openly identifying as part of the community and advocating on their behalf in various industries. About 7.1% of Americans identify as LGBTQ+, according to a 2021 Gallup poll. Naturally, some of the most financially successful LGBTQ+ people are celebrities–look at music legend Elton John or talk show star Ellen DeGeneres. Others, meanwhile, have gained ground in such industries as business, among them Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes, kombucha mogul GT Dave, and Apple’s current CEO, Tim Cook. Fashion is another well-represented avenue, home to iconic gay fashion designers like Michael Kors, Stefano Gabbana, and Domenico Dolce. To spotlight some of these successful individuals, Stacker has compiled a list of 20 of the wealthiest LGBTQ+ people worldwide. To do so, we sourced official data from the Forbes Real Time Billionaires list, Celebritynetworth.com, and news reports. However, it’s also worth acknowledging that this is not a comprehensive list. We acknowledge there may be many wealthy individuals who choose not to be public about their LGBTQ+ identities. This data is up to date as of Jan. 11, 2023, unless otherwise noted. Individuals are listed in ascending order of net wealth. You may also like: 25 celebrities whose stars were defaced on Hollywood’s ‘Walk of Fame’ Caitlyn Jenner Robin Marchant/WireImage // Getty Images – Net worth (USD): $100 million – Wealth source: Television, athletics – LGBTQ+ identity: Transgender – Age: 73 – Country: United States Caitlyn Jenner first rose to fame for her career as a decathlete, winning the Olympic gold medal in the men’s decathlon at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. Although Jenner enjoyed various media opportunities after her gold medal win, she later became primarily associated with the reality series “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” which centered on her blended family with ex-wife Kris Jenner. In 2015, Jenner became one of the most high-profile trans women in the world when she came out in a “20/20” interview with Diane Sawyer. Megan Ellison Todd Williamson // Getty Images – Net worth (USD): $200 million – Wealth source: Movies – LGBTQ+ identity: Lesbian – Age: 36 – Country: United States Lesbian film producer Megan Ellison was born into wealth as the daughter of billionaire Larry Ellison. However, she became a notable Hollywood figure in her own right, producing successful Hollywood films like “True Grit,” “The Master,” and “Her.” In 2011, Ellison founded Annapurna Pictures, her own film and production company. Martine Rothblatt