The richest transgender person in the world is Jennifer Pritzker, with an estimated $2.2 billion, a figure published in 2021 and not updated since. She is followed by biotech founder Martine Rothblatt (estimated at around $360 million) and filmmakers Lana and Lilly Wachowski (about $100 million each, based on a combined estimate near $200 million). This list ranks 10 transgender businesspeople, filmmakers, entertainers and activists by estimated net worth. Net worth estimates for private individuals are rough, so treat every figure as approximate.
| Rank | Name | Net worth (estimated) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jennifer Pritzker | $2.2 billion (2021 estimate) |
| 2 | Martine Rothblatt | Around $360 million |
| 3 | Lana Wachowski | About $100 million (half of a combined estimate) |
| 4 | Lilly Wachowski | About $100 million (half of a combined estimate) |
| 5 | Caitlyn Jenner | Around $25 million |
| 6 | Laverne Cox | Around $4 million |
| 7 | Laura Jane Grace | A few million dollars (estimates vary) |
| 8 | Amanda Lepore | Around $2 million |
| 9 | Chaz Bono | Under $1 million (estimated) |
| 10 | Carmen Carrera | Under $1 million (estimated) |
1. Jennifer Pritzker: $2.2 billion
Jennifer Pritzker is an investor and philanthropist from the Pritzker family, which is associated with the Hyatt hotel chain. She is chairwoman of Tawani Enterprises and a retired lieutenant colonel of the Illinois Army National Guard. She founded the Tawani Foundation and the Pritzker Military Museum and Library.
Valuation basis: Estimate of about $2.2 billion published in 2021 and based on her family holdings and investments. We found no newer figure, so it may be out of date.
2. Martine Rothblatt: around $360 million
Martine Rothblatt is the founder and chairwoman of United Therapeutics, which she founded in 1996. She was reported as the highest-paid female CEO in America in 2013, with compensation of $38 million that year, and her compensation was reported at $37.1 million in 2018, mostly in stock options.
Valuation basis: Public insider-holdings trackers put her net worth at roughly $360 million to $370 million in mid-2026. Her United Therapeutics stock and options are the main driver, and the exact figure depends on holdings that are reported in several categories, so treat it as approximate.
3. Lana Wachowski: about $100 million
Lana Wachowski co-wrote and co-directed Bound (1996) and The Matrix (1999) with her sister Lilly. The two followed with the two 2003 sequels, wrote and produced V for Vendetta (2005) and co-directed Cloud Atlas (2012).
She co-created the Netflix series Sense8 (2015 to 2018) and wrote, directed and produced The Matrix Resurrections (2021). She is executive producer of a new Matrix film announced by Warner Bros. in 2024.
Valuation basis: No individual estimate is published. A combined estimate for the two sisters is about $200 million, driven by the Matrix films, so we show half for each. Treat it as approximate.
4. Lilly Wachowski: about $100 million
Lilly Wachowski co-directed the original Matrix trilogy and co-showran the eight-episode first season of the Showtime series Work in Progress in 2019.
She was announced as director of Trash Mountain in 2024, and in 2025 she became an executive producer of the short film Dolls.
Valuation basis: Same basis as Lana Wachowski: half of a combined estimate near $200 million. Treat it as approximate.
5. Caitlyn Jenner: around $25 million
Caitlyn Jenner won the men’s decathlon gold medal at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal with a world-record 8,618 points. That win led to endorsement work, including as a Wheaties spokesperson from 1977 and for Tropicana.
Jenner became the face of H&M Sport in 2016 and in 2022 founded Jenner Racing for the all-female W Series, which lasted one season.
Valuation basis: Published estimates of about $25 million are the most recent we found, built on endorsements, television income and reported earnings. Some other sites list far higher numbers, but we could not find support for them.
6. Laverne Cox: around $4 million
Laverne Cox played Sophia Burset in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black, appearing across 40 episodes from 2013 to 2019. In 2014 she became the first transgender person nominated for a Primetime Emmy in an acting category.
She was on the cover of Time in June 2014, and she also works as a producer and speaker.
Valuation basis: A published estimate of about $4 million (updated June 2026) based on acting, producing and speaking income. Other sites list up to $6 million to $8 million.
7. Laura Jane Grace: a few million dollars
Laura Jane Grace is the founder, lead singer and songwriter of the punk band Against Me!. The band’s 2014 album was Transgender Dysphoria Blues.
Valuation basis: Published estimates range from about $1.5 million to $5 million and none comes from a reliable source, so we give only the magnitude. Income comes from albums, touring and writing.
8. Amanda Lepore: around $2 million
Amanda Lepore is a model, singer and performance artist. She released the albums Introducing… Amanda Lepore (2005) and I…Amanda Lepore (2011), and is a regular subject of photographer David LaChapelle’s work.
Valuation basis: A published estimate of about $2 million from modeling, music and appearances. It carries no date, so treat it as approximate.
9. Chaz Bono: under $1 million
Chaz Bono is an author, activist and musician and the child of Sonny and Cher. He competed on the 13th season of Dancing with the Stars in 2011 and has written several books, including Transition.
Valuation basis: A published estimate of about $800,000 from book, music and television income. Treat it as approximate.
10. Carmen Carrera: under $1 million
Carmen Carrera is a model and performer who first appeared on the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2011. She went on to modeling work, including a Life Ball poster photographed by David LaChapelle in 2014.
Valuation basis: A published estimate of about $600,000 (updated June 2026) from modeling and television work. Treat it as approximate.
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Who is the richest transgender person in the world?
Jennifer Pritzker, a retired lieutenant colonel and member of the Pritzker family, with an estimated $2.2 billion based on a 2021 estimate.
Who is the richest transgender woman in business?
Martine Rothblatt, founder and chairwoman of United Therapeutics, is estimated at around $360 million. She was reported as the highest-paid female CEO in America in 2013.
Who joined the list in this update?
Caitlyn Jenner, Lana Wachowski and Lilly Wachowski are new entries. Andreja Pejic, Kellie Maloney and Conchita Wurst were removed.
Are the Wachowskis on the list?
Yes. Lana and Lilly Wachowski, the creators of The Matrix, are each shown at about $100 million, half of a combined estimate near $200 million.
Who is the richest transgender celebrity?
Among entertainers on this list, Lana and Lilly Wachowski rank highest at about $100 million each, followed by Caitlyn Jenner at around $25 million.
How are these figures estimated?
They combine public reporting, company stakes, and published earnings estimates. Several entries are rough estimates, so treat them as approximate.
How we estimate net worth
Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.
For this list we weighed family and company valuations, public share holdings, reported earnings records and film and music royalties. Where records were thin, we used a range and the lower end of reported estimates.
Last updated: October 2026.
