It’s a safe bet that everyone can easily name their favorite female pop star from the golden age of music in the ’00s. But do you also know who is the wealthiest?

Pop music soared to new heights as we moved into a new millennium in 2000, and we were introduced to an entirely new generation of stars.

Some of the musicians who defined the ’00s started laying a groundwork in the ’90s or even earlier. However, others were just getting started. Many of them are also still churning out amazing content into 2023 and beyond.

Music is a lucrative career, and that is evident when looking at these musician’s net worths.

Curious to see just how much these stars have earned? We took a stroll down memory lane and rounded up some of the most prominent names from the ’00s. Based on their estimated net worth, we ranked them from lowest to highest.

What did we learn? Several pop stars of the era are members of the billionaire’s club today, and they’ve all amassed impressive fortunes. However, the top earner still beats out her closest competitor by about $600 million!

Scroll through the slideshow to see a ranking of the richest female pop stars of the 2000s…

30. Willa Ford – $1 Million

Willa Ford is famed for pop anthems like “I Wanna Be Bad.” Her one album arrived in 2001, and she focused on acting work after. She’s got an estimated net worth of $1 million.

Tie for 28. Ashanti – $5 Million

Ashanti is beloved for hits such as “Foolish” and “Rock Wit It.” Her last album arrived in 2014, and she’s also acted in various projects. She’s got an estimated net worth of $5 million.

Tie for 28. Samantha Mumba – $5 Million

Known for hits like “Gotta Tell You” and “Baby Come On Over,” Samantha Mumba released one album in 2000 and has since concentrated on acting work. She’s got an estimated net worth of $5 million.

Christina Milian‘s known for hits such as “AM to PM” and “Dip It Low.” Her last album arrived in 2006, but she’s since shifted over to acting work. She’s got an estimated net worth of $6 million.

26. Vanessa Carlton – $10 Million

Vanessa Carlton is best recalled for hits such as “A Thousand Miles” and “White Houses.” Her most recent album arrived in 2020. She’s got an estimated net worth of $10 million.

25. Ashlee Simpson – $11 Million

Ashlee Simpson hit it big with pop-rock anthems such as “Pieces of Me” and “La La.” Her last album arrived in 2008, and she’s dabbled in acting since. She’s got an estimated net worth of $11 million.

24. Mandy Moore – $14 Million

Mandy Moore was a pop star known for hits like “Candy” in the ’00s. She’s since explored a different sound sonically and is dropped a new album in 2022. Of course, she also has a successful acting career. She’s got an estimated net worth of $14 million.

23. Michelle Branch – $15 Million

Michelle Branch emerged in 2000 and took off with hits like “Everywhere.” She’s still releasing music into 2023, with an album dropping in 2022. She’s got an estimated net worth of $15 million.

22. Hilary Duff – $25 Million

Hilary Duff took over the Disney Channel playing Lizzie McGuire before dabbling in music with hits such as “So Yesterday.” Her most recent album dropped in 2015, leaving her mostly focusing on acting now. She’s got an estimated net worth of $25 million.

Tie for 20. Nelly Furtado – $40 Million

Nelly Furtado took off with songs like “I’m Like a Bird” and soared even higher with her album Loose. The star is releasing new music in 2023. She’s got an estimated net worth of $40 million.

Tie for 20. Demi Lovato – $40 Million

Demi Lovato is another Disney Channel star who took off in the pop world with hits such as “Sorry Not Sorry” and “Cool for the Summer.” They’re still releasing music today. She’s got an estimated net worth of $40 million.

19. Fergie – $45 Million

Fergie was introduced to us as a member of the Black Eyed Peas before going solo and hitting it big with songs like “Glamorous” and “Big Girls Don’t Cry.” Her last album arrived in 2017. She’s got an estimated net worth of $45 million.

18. Kelly Clarkson – $50 Million

Kelly Clarkson stole our hearts on American Idol and went on to launch one of the biggest careers with anthems like “Since U Been Gone” and “Piece by Piece” to her name. Her most recent album arrived in 2023, and she’s also got her own talk show. She’s got an estimated net worth of $50 million.

17. Britney Spears – $60 Million

Britney Spears debuted in the late ’90s and took over the world as the Princess of Pop. Throughout the ’00s, she dropped hits such as “Toxic” and “Oops!…I Did It Again.” Her most recent album arrived in 2016. She’s got an estimated net worth of $60 million.

16. Kylie Minogue – $120 Million

Australian pop star Kylie Minogue is beloved for hits such as “Can’t Get You Out of My Head.” Her newest album dropped in 2023, and she took over a Las Vegas residency that same year. She’s got an estimated net worth of $120 million.

Tie for 13. Christina Aguilera – $160 Million

Christina Aguilera possesses one of pop’s biggest voices and has used it on hits such as “Genie in a Bottle,” “Dirrty” and “Beautiful.” Her career is still going strong into 2023 with her dropping new music in Spanish and English. She’s also set to deliver another Las Vegas residency. She’s got an estimated net worth of $160 million.

Tie for 13. Gwen Stefani – $160 Million

Gwen Stefani was introduced to us as a member of No Doubt and went solo. As a solo star, songs like “Hollaback Girl” propelled her to new levels of fame. She is also a coach on The Voice. She’s got an estimated net worth of $160 million.

Tie for 13. Miley Cyrus – $160 Million

Miley Cyrus charmed the world as Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel before finding her voice as a musician. Songs like “7 Things” introduced her to the world, and she’s nabbing Grammy nominations for her new album in 2023. She’s got an estimated net worth of $160 million.

Tie for 11. Jessica Simpson – $200 Million

Jessica Simpson charmed the world with her beautiful voice and a collection of irresistible pop hits such as “With You.” Her last album arrived in 2006, but she’s since built an empire with a shoe line and more. She’s got an estimated net worth of $200 million.

Tie for 11. Pink – $200 Million

Pink flipped into our lives in the ’00s with songs like “Get The Party Started” and is still dazzling into 2023. She’s got an estimated net worth of $200 million.

10. Shakira – $300 Million

Shakira‘s a global sensation with songs like “Hips Don’t Lie” to her name. Her most recent album arrived in 2017, but she’s releasing standalone singles throughout 2023. She’s got an estimated net worth of $300 million.

9. Lady Gaga – $320 Million

Lady Gaga introduced a new genre of theatricality to the pop world when she emerged with dance pop hits such as “Just Dance” and “Poker Face.” She’s continued releasing bangers since and has focused on acting projects and a beauty line. She’s got an estimated net worth of $320 million.

8. Mariah Carey – $350 Million

Mariah Carey‘s dominance of music is well-documented. Her reign has gone on for years and continues into 2023 with her defining holiday anthem “All I Want for Christmas is You” topping the chart every year. She’s got an estimated net worth of $350 million.

Tie for 6. Jennifer Lopez – $400 Million

Jennifer Lopez is a multi-talented superstar with so many pop hits to her name as well as a successful acting career and a beauty line. A new album is set to arrive in 2024. She’s got an estimated net worth of $400 million.

Tie for 6. Katy Perry – $400 Million

Katy Perry established herself as one of pop’s most fun stars with songs like “I Kissed a Girl” and “Firework.” The superstar’s most recent album arrived in 2020, but she has since performed in Vegas, judged on American Idol and is teasing new music. She’s got an estimated net worth of $400 million.

5. Beyonce – $500 Million

Beyonce is a global sensation and unshakable force in the music industry. Emerging as a member of Destiny’s Child, she went solo and exploded even higher with songs like “Dangerously In Love.” Her newest album arrived in 2022, and she toured the globe throughout 2023. She’s got an estimated net worth of $500 million.

4. Selena Gomez – $800 Million

Selena Gomez‘s career took off on the Disney Channel, but she turned into a household name with her pop career and later acting roles. The singer is teasing a new album in 2024 and has dominated the beauty industry with her brand Rare Beauty. She’s got an estimated net worth of $800 million.

3. Madonna – $850 Million

There’s a reason Madonna is referred to as the Queen of Pop. She made her debut in the ’80s and has been changing the game ever since. Her last album arrived in 2019, and she is currently touring the globe leading to hopes for new music in the new year. She’s got an estimated net worth of $850 million.

2. Taylor Swift – $1.1 Billion

Taylor Swift was a country star in the mid-’00s, and she has since become one of the most unshakable forces in the music industry. Her Eras Tour is shaping up to be one of the biggest moments of her career, which is saying something all things considered. The hitmaker’s net worth has exploded alongside her career. She’s got an estimated net worth of $1.1 billion.

1. Rihanna – $1.7 Billion

Rihanna is one of the largest names in the music industry even though it’s been seven years since her last album arrived. The titan has songs like “Diamonds” and “We Found Love” to her name and is also a force in the beauty and fashion industry. She’s got an estimated net worth of $1.7 billion.