Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires list as of October 3, 2026, ranks Alice Walton as the world's richest woman with an estimated net worth of $115.7 billion. She is followed by L'Oréal heiress Françoise Bettencourt Meyers and her family with $90.4 billion, and Julia Koch and her family with $84.6 billion. The list highlights women who have built and inherited fortunes across various industries, including retail, beauty, shipping, finance, mining, technology, and philanthropy. Alice Walton, the only daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, chose not to serve on the company's board, unlike her brothers.
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