Walmart Heiress Alice Walton Reclaims Title as World’s Richest Woman
Walmart heiress Alice Walton has once again claimed her title as the world’s richest woman, surpassing Francoise Bettencourt Meyers with a staggering net worth of $89.1 billion. This news comes after a Forbes report revealed that Walton, 74, has reclaimed the top spot from Meyers, who holds $88.4 billion.
This marks another chapter in the ongoing rivalry between the two heiresses, with Meyers initially taking the title in 2019, only to be dethroned by Walton a year later. Julia Koch of Koch Industries briefly disrupted their competition in 2023, pushing Walton down to third place on the list. However, the Walmart heiress has now surged back to the top.
The Walton family continues to dominate the world’s wealth rankings, with Alice’s brothers Jim and Rob Walton also making their mark. According to Bloomberg, Jim Walton, 76, boasts a staggering $102.6 billion fortune, while Rob, 79, holds $100.4 billion. Together, the three siblings have seen their collective net worth increase by $30 billion in recent years, bringing the Walton family’s total wealth to over $350 billion.
Despite Alice Walton being the wealthiest woman, her brothers remain ahead of her on the global wealth charts, ranking higher in terms of individual fortunes.
While Walton has reclaimed her title as the world’s richest woman, Elon Musk still holds the title of the world’s wealthiest individual. According to Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires List, Musk’s net worth stands at an impressive $251.5 billion. The billionaire entrepreneur is known for founding companies like SpaceX and The Boring Company, co-founding PayPal, and leading the brain tech firm Neuralink. Musk also owns the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
The ongoing battle for the title of the world’s richest individuals continues to captivate audiences worldwide, with Walton and Musk leading the pack in their respective categories.
