8 Openly Gay Billionaires
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David Geffen, the co-founder of DreamWorks Animation, is worth an estimated $6.6 billion. He also founded Asylum Records and Geffen Records, and has worked with artists including The Eagles, Aerosmith, Guns N' Roses, and more.
Geffen is currently single, but he dated Jeremy Lingvall from 2006-2012.More David Geffen
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Fashion icon Giorgio Armani is worth an estimated $6.3 billion. He started his career as a buyer and window dresser for an Italian department store before launching his own line in the mid-1970s.
Although he has publicly stated that he is bisexual, Armani is very private regarding his personal life. He was known to be involved with architect Sergio Galeotti for many years.More Giorgio Armani- #1359 of 3,182 onThe Most Influential People In History, Ranked
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Paypal co-founder Peter Thiel is worth approximately $2.7 billion. He also invested in Facebook and Airbnb.
When asked for his opinion on why more CEOs aren't openly gay, Thiel said, "A lot of these businesses are global in reach, and when you have customers all over the world, it becomes a question of ‘Will they hold that (being gay) against you?''"Stein Erik Hagen
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Stein Erik Hagen, of the investment company Canica AS, is worth approximately $2.2 billion. He officially came out as gay in 2015.- Photo:
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Domenico Dolce, one half of the duo behind Dolce & Gabbana, is worth $1.61 billion. Dolce & Gabbana launched its first line in 1982, and the now-iconic line went on to dress such A-list celebrities as Madonna and Whitney Houston.
Dolce and Gabbana were partners in life and business for many years, but after being romantically involved for over two decades, the couple called it quits in 2005. Although they are no longer in a relationship, they remain partners in business to this day.More Domenico Dolce- #30 of 68 onThe Most Influential People in Fashion
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Dolce & Gabbana co-founder Stefano Gabbana is worth $1.42 billion. His namesake clothing line, known for its big, bold prints and unabashed sensuality, is popular all over the world.
Though Gabbana and Dolce called it quits romantically in 2005, their business relationship is still strong to this day.More Stefano Gabbana- #35 of 68 onThe Most Influential People in Fashion
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Fashion designer and Project Runway personality Michael Kors has a net worth of $1 billion. He first launched his eponymous brand in 1981, and now his men's and women's clothes are sold all over the world.
Kors has been in a relationship with Lance LePere since 1990 and the couple was married in 2011.More Michael Kors- #44 of 80 onThe Best Reality Show Judges
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Jennifer Pritzker
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Jennifer Pritzker, formerly James Pritzker, is the CEO of Tawani Enterprises, a member of the Pritzker Family, and real estate mogul in Chicago. She is worth $1.76 billion and owns 1.5% of Hyatt stock.
In 2013, Pritzker officially came out as transgender. "This change will reflect the beliefs of her true identity that she has held privately and will now share publicly," the statement reads. "Pritzker now identifies herself as a woman for all business and personal undertakings."- Photo:
