Top 10 Richest Women in the World 2014-2015
2. Liliane Bettencourt (France)
Liliane Bettencourt is the second richest woman on the planet. She is a French businesswoman, socialite, French Heiress and philanthropist. She is also well-known as one of the majority shareholders of L’Oreal and Nestle. With a net worth of US$ 34.5 billion, Bettencourt is one of the richest people of the world.Liliane is not only the richest female in the world but has also overtaken Bernard Arnault as the wealthiest person in France. She inherited L’Oreal, the largest cosmetic company in the world from her father as the sole heir. The sale of her island paradise also helped her rake in profits of $42 million. Her net worth stands at $ 34.5 billion.
Net worth: $34.5 billion
Country: France
L’Oreal’s grand dame Liliane Bettencourt lost her top spot to Walton but the world’s second-richest woman, grew even wealthier this year thanks to the French cosmetics giant’s stock price, up 9% since 2013. She’s is no longer involved in running the company.