Most Successful People Ever

Oprah Winfrey is probably the first African American billionaire in history. Her net worth is around 2 billion dollars. According to sources, she is the most influential and powerful women in the world. Due to her connections, she helped Barack Obama become the first African American president in American history. She enjoyed a highly successful career with her television show remaining near or at the top of the ratings for 25 years (1986-2011). She also had a pretty good acting career since she was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe in 1986 for her role in the color purple. Due to her charitable work, Oprah has also been called one of the most generous celebrities of all time.

Considered the most successful entertainer in music history. He has won 13 Grammies award, which includes Lifetime Grammy award. I still cannot get over the fact of him shattering the record with eight Grammy wins during the 1984 Grammies. All of artist have won 8 or less Grammies throughout their career, but MJ was not an ordinary performer. MJ has also sold 400 million albums throughout his famous career. Even though he is no longer alive, his music will live on forever.

Widely considered the most successful golfer of all time. He has won 78 PGA tours (second to Sam Snead with 82 wins) and 14 major championships(second to Jack Nicklaus with 18 wins). Tiger has also conquer 17 World Golf Championships. He held the record for being the world's number one golfer for the greatest number of weeks. He was also the highest paid golfer for the greatest number of weeks as well. Tiger Woods has come a long way because he was in a slump from 2009 to 2011. However, he upped his game in late 2011 into 2012, which put him back on top in 2013. If he continues to play at a high level, he will have a special place in history as the all time greatest golfer ever.

MJ is widely considered the greatest NBA player on the basketball court. He is a 5 time MVP as well as 6 time NBA Finals MVP. He has won scoring champion a whopping 10 times. His career high game was 69 points; also, he scored 63 points during the NBA playoffs, which is the best scoring performance to date. MJ also scored 64, 61, 61, 59, 57, 55 (the comeback), and much more 50 point games. He is also well known for his athleticism by making circus shots and lay ups more common in the NBA. MJ circus moves have been compared to NBA greats, such Julius Erving and Elgin Baylor.

Has sold 200 million albums throughout her legendary career. There will not be another Whitney Houston. She also enjoyed a successful career as a talented actress. While she is no longer with us, Whitney gave us countless memories through her music and movies.

Has sold 300 million albums to her name as well as win an Golden Globe award.

Has sold 200 million albums to her name.

Woody Allen has been called the most awarded celebrity in Hollywood history.

Long before Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson, Katharine Hepburn paved the way for dominance at the Oscars in the 20th century. She has won 4 Oscars, which includes her being nominated for the award 12 times.

Has won 3 Oscars, which includes her being nominated actress an impressive 17 times. She is also the most acclaimed Golden Globe nominated actress with 26 nominations to her name.

Has won 3 Oscars while being nominated for the award 17 times. He is also a very successful Golden Globe winner by winning the trophy 6 times while being nominated for it 17 times.

Edge is one of the most successful wrestlers of all time. He has won a title of 31 championships throughout his storied career. He is a 11 time World Champion. He also won 2001 King of the Ring, 2005 and 2007 Money in the Bank, and 2010 Royal Rumble. Edge is probably the most successful tag team champion with 11 victories of gold to his name. In early 2011, he was force to retired due to his serve neck injuries. During his retirement speech on Raw, he implied if he took one more hit in the ring, he would probably be in a wheel chair for the rest of his life. I am glad he walked away from the ring without being paralyzed. Most of all, he left the WWE as a world champion, which is the best way to depart from this sport. A year later, he added another accomplishment to his resume when he was inducted into WWE Hall of Fame.

The Rock has done it all, he has done it all. He is one of the best box office draws along with Hulk Hogan and Stone Cold Steve Austin. He has won everything from the 2000 Royal Rumble, been 10 time world champion, has won tag team title gold. In Hollywood, he is the first actor to receive 5.5 million dollars during his debut as a leading actor. The Rock has several movies that has been blockbuster hits, particularly the Fast Furious 5 and 6, which made 600 million dollars worldwide. He also enjoyed a successful college football career in Miami where he helped his team to the college football championship. Above all, The Rock has transitioned him from wrestler, actor, entertainer, and one day he will be a future WWE Hall of Famer. I hope WWE gives The Great One an invitation for the HOF by the time WrestleMania 30 takes place.

The talented and successful Chris Jericho has done it all from winning the back one from The Rock and Stone Cold, which made he the first ever Undisputed Champion. This was a huge deal to win the WWE belts from two top dogs, such as The Rock and Austin since they are the two biggest names in WWE history. Chris Jericho has won a total of 30 championships, which includes 6 world championship titles. Not only that, Y2J is the most celebrated IC champion ever with 9 trophies to his name. When he is not in the ring, he can be found entertaining the fans as a Rock and Roll artist. Y2J can do it all: wrestle in the ring, make fans laugh, cry, and boo him out of the building. He is that gifted. You never know what you are going to get from Chris Jericho because this man is full of surprises.

Stone Cold Steve Austin is probably the best box office wrestler ever just beating legends, such as Hulk Hogan and The Rock. He enjoyed a short yet success wrestling career as a top wrestler from the late 1990s into the early 2000s. He was the winner of 1996 King of the Ring. The toughest SOA also is the only 3 time Royal Rumble winner in WWE history, he has won the event in 1997, 1998, and 2001. SCSA has won 25 championships throughout his career. Back in 2001, he was one of the very few wrestlers to win 6 WWE championships. The Rock and Hulk Hogan were the other wrestlers who won 6 WWE titles with Stone Cold Steve Austin. He retired from wrestling in 2003 due to nagging neck and knee injuries, but had several appearances to the WWE thereafter. However, he has not made a WWE appearance since June 13, 2011. Hopefully, SCSA makes a special appearance by stunning everyone at WrestleMania 30, which promises to be an event for the ages.

Kurt Angle has enjoyed a successful career as an Olympian and wrestler. Back in the 1996 Olympics, he won a gold medal with a messed freaking neck. When he entered the WWE, the wrestling would not be the same again, it is true, it is really true. He has won everything from 2000 King of the Ring, WWE championship, IC title, European title, and tag team title. In general, he has won 20 championships, which includes 12 world championships. In 2006, he left WWE for TNA due to not being pleased with the direction of the WWE. In TNA, he continue to dominated the wrestling ring, which caused him to be inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame. Please note, he is in TNA HOF while still being an active wrestler, which is a rarity in my humble opinion. While I feel his home is at the WWE, I respect Angle's decision to go to TNA so he could broaden his horizon as a wrestler. Hopefully, WWE inducts Angle into the WWE HOF sooner rather than later.

AKA Sheamus (This wrestler has only been in the WWE for three years. He has the type of resume most wrestlers dream of. For example, he is 2012 Royal Rumble winner, 2010 King of the Ring winner, 3 time World Champion, and 1 time US champion). The sky is the limit for this wrestler. He has earned his success because he is a good worker in the ring.

This man has done it all, he has done it all. Mainevented at PPVs, starred in leading pictures, and release a rap album. JC is a 12 time world champion, 2 time Royal Rumble winner (2008 & 2013), 2012 Money in the Bank winner, 3 time WWE United States Champion, and he held the WWE title for 380 days from 2006-2007.

This highly successful and talented wrestler has come a long way. At first, I said I did not know about CM Punk because he looked like every other wrestler. However, the more I watched his matches, the more I became impressed with his work. Particularly, I am a fan of his mic work as I think he is an elite speaker on the cailber of The Rock and Chris Jericho. He is a 2 time Money in the Bank winner, 5 time World Champion, and recently held the championship for 434 days, which is the longest reign in the last 25 years.

This 7 foot is the first WWE wrestler to hold every single championship in the WWE. He has won everything from tag team champion, hardcore champion, IC title, US belt, and much more. During his WCW wrestling days, he was also the youngest world champion in history; he won the WCW title at the age of 26 or 27 in 1999. Overall, the Big Show has a won a total of 23 championships. He seems to show no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

This legend has been in the WWE for a LONG time, since 1990. He has paid his dues by putting the time in. He is 2007 Royal Rumble winner, 7 time World Champion, and is well known for his famous 20-0 Wrestlemania record, which may go to 21-0, if he shows up for WM 29.

The showstopper was not the beloved and respect wrestling legend people come to admire. Back in the 1990s, he had the reputation of being difficult to get along with in the locker room. However, he turned his life around when he found Christ Jesus in the late 90s or early 00s. After a 4 year hiatus, HBK returned to the ring better than ever in 2002. Most of all, he returned with a better attitude. This first time Grand Slam Champion has won it all. He was 1995 & 1996 Royal Rumble winner, won 4 World Championships, PWI Match of the Year Award 11 times, and was inducted into WWE Hall of Fame in 2011.

Like him or not. There is no denying this WWE legend is worthy of some respect. Sure he may have mainevented longer than people would have liked, but he worked his butt to reach the top. HHH is a 1997 King of the Ring winner, 2002 Royal Rumble winner, 13 time World Champion, and the second Grand Slam champion after HBK.

Ric Flair is probably the most award world champion of all time with 16 championships to his resume. He also won the 1992 Royal Rumble by also being the first competitor to duke it out in the ring for one hour. Ric Flair is one of the oldest wrestlers who continues to put on entertaining matches with almost any opponent. He has a special place in history as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.

This pretty boy ruled the world in the 1980s and 1990s. He is a talented dude who can win awards will selling out the movie theaters. He has been nominated for 3 Oscars while winning 3 Golden Globes. Tom Cruise has numerous movies that grossed more than 100 million at the box office.

If there is an actor who can gross 100 million dollars worldwide and a dozen awards, that man would be Tom Hanks. His highest grossing movie is Toy Story 3, which grossed over 1 billion dollars globally. He has also win 2 Oscars out of 5 nominations. He has won 4 Golden Globes as well.

This blockbuster king is higher than life. Will Smith has several movies that gross 100,000,000 dollars worldwide. The Fresh Prince of Bel Air has gone from rapper, comedian, serious actor, to role model by helping his son shine in the spotlight. He has been nominated for 2 Oscars and 4 Golden Globes during his career.

Love him, heat him, or both, this highly controversial rapper is well known for giving you his all when it comes to producing good music. If he releases another album as he says, he might win more Grammies than the great Stevie Wonder. So far, he has 21 Grammies to his name, which is a remarkable feat. He has a special spot at the Grammies as one of the most awardable artist of all time. If he plays his cards right, he might be the most successful Grammy winner of all time.

My boo has sold 65 million albums worldwide. My girl graduated from high school at the age of 16 (huh?) Let me say this again. She graduated from high school at freaking 16. If that is not amazing, I do not know what is. Oh I know. She also won 5 Grammies during a single night during the 2002 Grammies. Overall, she has won about 14 Grammies to her name.

Probably my second boo, after Alicia Keys, has sold 75 million albums to date. She has been nominated for 2 Golden Globes. She has broken numerous records, which includes winning 6 Grammies during the 2010 Grammys. Overall, she has won 20 Grammies throughout her amazing career. Her acting career has not been too shabby either, some of her movies have done well at the box office. Her and Jay Z definitely represent the powerful music couple that everyone can look up to and respect.

Sold 100 million albums already in her young career. Nominated for a Golden Globe.

Queen Latifah is a gifted entertainer who has been nominated for an Oscar, BAFA award, won a Golden Globe, a Grammy, and then some. Her career as transitioned dramatically. One day she was a rapper, the next she was an actress singing in during movies, such as Chicago.

5 time NBA champion. Scored 81 points in a game. Also, scored 65, 62, 61, and 60 points in a game. Won scoring champion in 2006 and 2007. Won 2008 and 2012 Olympic gold. Won NBA slam dunk contest. Won MVP award in 2008. Won NBA Finals MVP in 2009 and 2010. All time LA Laker scoring. Is 4th on NBA all time scoring list with 30,000 plus points. Need I say more?

Sold 100 million albums to his name. Has won an Oscar and a record of 22 Grammies.

Sold 150 million albums to his name. Also won an Oscar for acting.

Sold 100 million albums as well as won an Oscar, Grammy, 3 Golden Globes, and an Emmy award.

Sold 145 million albums as well as won 2 Oscars, 8 Grammy, Golden Globe, Tony, Day time Emmy, and 5 Emmy awards.

Robert De Niro is widely considered one of the greatest actors of all time, with good reason too. This successful and legendary actor has been nominated at the Oscars seven times. Most importantly, he is a two time Oscar winner. De Niro is also a Golden Globe winner as well. Some of his movies have been box office hits too, particularly his Meeting with the Parents sequels with Ben Stiller. No matter what movie De Niro is in, he will deliever, whether it is a drama or comedy movie. He is that talented.

This old fashioned beauty has won 3 Oscar while being nominated for the award 3 times. She was the Meryl Streep and Kate Winslet of the during the 1960s and 1970s.

The first ever African American president has done a lot for this country since 2009, in my humble opinion. He has helped a lot of Americans with health care since 2010. He brought home a lot of the troops from Iraq. He help spot and kill one of the world's infamous terrorists in May of 2011.

Bill Gates was once the richest man in the world for a long time. While he may no longer be the richest, he is still near the top of the list when it comes to being a billionaire. At one top, he almost had 100 billion dollars in his banking account during the late 1990s and 2000s. He is the founder of Microsoft, which is a extremely successful computer software that a lot of people use to this very day. I am glad he was able to chase after his dream when no one believed in his vision of creating his own computer company.

Whoopi is one of the very few entertainers to win a Oscar, Golden Globe, Tony, Emmy, and Grammy award. She is a talented actress who can star in comedy and serious movies. Believe it or not, despite being a comedian, one of her very first movies was Color Purple, which was a drama film. Outside of acting, I truly respect Whoopi for her wisdom and being outspoken on the View. She does not care what people think nor does she back down from a fight whenever she speaks her mind.

The Real Slimshay has sold over 155 million albums to his name. He has won about 15 Grammies to his resume too.

This famous and respected rapper has sold 100 million albums worldwide. HOVA has also won 20 Grammies to his name. Jayz is also owner of the NBA NY Nets. His net worth exceeds 520 million dollars.

The princess or even queen of Barbados has sold over 150 million albums worldwide.

Kenny Rogers is an singer, musician, actor, photographer, entrepreneur, and author. He has sold over 100 million albums worldwide. KG has released over 120 singles throughout his career. He has top the pop and country charts for 200 weeks. He is inducted into the country music hall of fame.

This successful, talented, and beautiful artist won an Oscar and Golden Globe for his soundtrack in the successful movie, Skyfall. She has sold between 50 and 75 million albums worldwide. She might be perceived as the most successful female British singer of all time. She still has a ways to go before she surpasses the Beatles as the most successful British act of all time. Not only does Adele known how to sing, but she can also play the guitar as well as possibly knowing how to play the piano. is there anything this performer can't do?

This beautiful lady has sold over 50 million albums as well as won 9 Grammies to her name. One of her albums is certified diamond by selling over 26 million albums, which is a very rare. Speaking of rare, she joins the elite list of women, Lauren Hill, Alicia Keys, Amy Winehouse, Beyoncé, and Adele, to win 5 or more Grammies in a single night.

Tyra Banks enjoyed a successful career as a top model for many years. Then, she decided to lunge out into television by having her own talk show by helping other women fulfilling their dreams as aspiring models. If that was not enough, she decided to have her own talk show in general. At the rate Tyra was going, she was on her way to receiving Oprah Winfrey status as the most successful talk show host ever. However, in 2010, she decided to end her talk show due to 5 years of the Tyra Banks show being on top. While I was disappointed in the show ending, I was happy she was able to experience all the success as a model and talk show host. Her Emmy win is proof that her talk shows were not a flop or a failure.

This famous and controversial rapper was known for speaking the truth worth people wanted to hear it or not. Most of all, 2pac changed the game when he was the first rapper to sell 75 million albums worldwide. He also won Grammies for his rap songs during the early to mid 1990s. On top of that, he was a talented and convincing actor who starred in good films, such as Juice, Poetic Justice, and Above the Rim.

One of the few entertainers to win an Oscar, Tony, Emmy, and Grammy award.

This man has done it all. He was a bodybuilder, actor, governor, and then turned back to actor. He is one of my favorite action stars growing up along with Bruce Willis, Sly Stallone, and Wesley Snipes. He was one of the top paid actors in Hollywood due to his success in his Terminator films. He is also very smart with an IQ around 125 or 128.

Considered the greatest soccer player of all time.

Pink has been called the queen of pop music.

She has been cited the most beautiful woman in the world who won the Miss World pageant in 1994. In the early 1990s, she placed second in Miss India pageant. She enjoyed a highly successful Bollywood career by making multiple blockbuster films since the mid to late 1990s. She was awarded the Padma Shri (4th highest civilian honor) by the Governor of Indian. Additionally, she was also issued the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by French in 2012. Before acting, she enjoyed a decent run as a model during her college days. Outside of acting, she is an Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations who raise awareness for HIV/AIDS.

Jerry Rice is widely considered the best wide receiver of all time as well as the best NFL player ever.

Jim Brown is widely considered the best running back ever. Before Jerry Rice, he was thought of as the best NFL player ever.

LT has been considered one of the best NFL players ever as well as the best defensive player in NFL history.

Before Tiger, he was widely considered the greatest golfer of all time.