Françoise Bettencourt Meyers may not be a household name, yet she is worth an astonishing $95 billion. At 72, the French heiress is the world’s second richest woman and ranks among the top 20 wealthiest people on Earth.
Her fortune comes from L’Oréal, the global beauty giant founded by her grandfather, Eugène Schueller. Meyers inherited her wealth through her mother, Liliane Bettencourt, who was once the company’s largest shareholder. Today, Meyers owns about 33% of the business and serves on its board, ensuring her influence continues.
Despite her immense wealth, Meyers leads a relatively private life. She is married to businessman Jean-Pierre Meyers and raised her two sons in the Jewish faith after converting from Catholicism. “They and their fallen comrades shall never be forgotten,” she once said about her family’s wartime history, showing the depth behind her quiet public image.
Her staggering net worth continues to grow with L’Oréal’s success in global beauty and e-commerce. Proof that even away from the spotlight, wealth and legacy can quietly shape the world.
