Nicole Richie – $25 million – Fashion Line

Nicole Richie first rose to fame when she starred on the hit reality TV show The Simple Life. Nicole starred alongside her friend Paris Hilton on the show, and won over audiences with their humor. Regardless of all the controversies that surrounded her, she was able to use the show as a stepping stone towards a “real” career. Since then, she has received credit for her work as a designer and made respectable net worth of $25 million.

From being known as a side-kick, to being tabloid fodder, Nicole has come a long way. This forward-thinking and business-minded entrepreneur is making waves in the fashion industry. Nicole founded House of Harlow 1960 in 2008, which started by providing various jewelry offerings. Through Nicole’s leadership and savvy, House of Harlow 1960 has ventured into becoming a fashion line as it now offers apparel, handbags, shoes, and more!