The Wealthiest Women of All Time: American Icons

Sara Blakely – Net worth: $1.1 billion

Spanx might have fallen out of fashion somewhat, but the company continues to turn over huge profits year after year.

Sara Blakely - Net worth: $1.1 billion

Sara Blakely – who founded the brand in 2000 – sold her controlling share to investment firm Blackstone in 2021, becoming a billionaire overnight.