Mellody Hobson – Wife of George Lucas
Her Net Worth: $2.75 Million

Mellody Hobson may be the wife of the well-known director, George Lucas, but she has been successful in her own right. After she received her degree from Princeton, Hobson worked with Ariel Investments. Her dedication and passion for her work helped her rise from the ranks and became one of the more prominent African-American women in the industry. One of the biggest deals that she closed was DreamWorks Animation.

Hobson further cemented her name in history by being the only woman of color who chairs an S&P 500 company in 2020. Her current net worth is at $2.75 million. Aside from her lucrative career, Hobson is also active in several non-profit organizations and other philanthropic work. Her personal life is quite colorful too, especially after meeting the prominent director in a conference. They dated for five years before they tied the knot in 2013. They are the proud parents of their daughter, Everest.