Forbes ranked the wealthiest families in the U.S. and found a record 54 multi-generational clans worth at least $10 billion. Still no family comes close to Walmart’s Waltons; already the richest family, they were also the biggest gainers by far, nearly doubling their fortune in two years to more than a half-trillion dollars. Read more about America's richest families: Illustration: Robert Bruno for Forbes #ForbesDecabillionaires#

Forbes ranked the wealthiest families in the U.S. and found a record 54 multi-generational clans worth at least $10 billion. Still no family comes close to Walmart’s Waltons; already the richest family, they were also the biggest gainers by far, nearly doubling their fortune in two years to more than a half-trillion dollars. Read more about America's richest families: Illustration: Robert Bruno for Forbes #ForbesDecabillionaires#

Forbes’ inaugural ranking spotlights America’s 100 biggest family-owned businesses by revenue. The companies span 31 states and built iconic brands including Marriott, Nordstrom and Kohler. (Illustration by Robert Bruno for Forbes)

Forbes counted a record 3,428 ten-figure fortunes around the globe on this year’s #ForbesBillionaires# list, spread across 80 countries and territories. But more than half of all billionaires—51% in total—are concentrated in just three countries. Where do the world's richest people call home?

#Forbes250#: From the golden age of television to the streaming era, these women didn’t just shape entertainment. They built empires. Shonda Rhimes: TV queen behind Scandal, Bridgerton and Grey’s Anatomy turned her hits into a multiplatform production powerhouse. Oprah Winfrey: Built her media empire on a foundation of self-improvement. Lucille Ball: Along with Desi Arnaz, she invented the 3-camera sitcom and syndication model. Kris Jenner: The “momager” metamorphosed reality TV fame into a business empire to the benefit of internet influencers everywhere. See the full list: (Shonda Rhimes By Jamel Toppin For Forbes, Oprah Winfrey By Krishna Shenoi For Forbes, Kris Jenner By Rebecca Miller For Forbes, Lucille Ball-Illustration by Ricardo Santos For Forbes-Photo by Silver Screen Collection-Hulton Archive-Getty Images)

#ForbesNewIvies#: Case Western Reserve University is a private research university in Cleveland, Ohio. About 99% of undergraduate students take part in experiential learning, including research, co-ops and internships. Read more about the private and public schools on our 2026 list: