#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)

Introducing the #Forbes250# America’s Most Successful Historic Immigrants. To mark America’s 250th anniversary, Forbes ranked the immigrants who most successfully achieved their own American Dream during their lifetimes. Illustration: Mr. Nelson Design

Before he became a seven-time NBA All-Star, @JoelEmbiid was training to be a professional volleyball player in Cameroon. A change in direction led him to basketball—and ultimately to the #Forbes250# America’s Most Successful Living Immigrants list. Explore the full list: 📸: Tim Tadder for Forbes

David Byrne helped redefine rock music as the frontman of Talking Heads. Beyond music, he earned an Oscar for writing the score to "The Last Emperor" and a Special Tony Award for his Broadway production "American Utopia." The U.K.-born artist is featured on the #Forbes250# America’s Most Successful Living Immigrants list. See who else made the list: Illustration: Krishna Shenoi

Since arriving in the U.S. in 1973, Rupert Murdoch has had a profound impact on American business, culture and politics. The Australia-born media mogul is featured on the #Forbes250# America’s Most Successful Living Immigrants list. See who else made the list: 📸: Martin Schoeller for Forbes

.@PadmaLakshmi came to the U.S. as a child in 1974 and went on to become one of the most recognizable names in food and television. Today, the Emmy-nominated host, producer and author is featured on the #Forbes250# America’s Most Successful Living Immigrants list. See who else made the list: 📸: Cindy Ord via Getty Images

Before he became a seven-time NBA All-Star, @JoelEmbiid was training to be a professional volleyball player in Cameroon. A change in direction led him to basketball—and ultimately to the #Forbes250# America’s Most Successful Living Immigrants list. Explore the full list: 📸: Tim Tadder for Forbes

.@CharlizeAfrica came to the U.S. from South Africa on a modeling contract and went on to become an Academy Award-winning actress. She is featured on the #Forbes250# America’s Most Successful Living Immigrants list. See who else made the list: 📸: Mike Coppola via Getty Images