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Women's Day: Here are the top 5 youngest self-made women billionaires

Women's Day: Here are the top 5 youngest self-made women billionaires
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By CNBC-TV18 Mar 8, 2019 12:07:49 PM IST (Published)

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The world celebrates the achievements of women around the world on the International Women's Day on March 8 every year. Historically, the celebrations first emerged from the activities of labour movements at the turn of the twentieth century in North America and across Europe. The world celebrates the achievements of women around the world on the International Women's Day on March 8 every year. Historically, the celebrations first emerged from the activities of labour movements at the turn of the 20th century in North America and across Europe. The scenario has not changed much when it comes to gender equality. However, women entrepreneurs are doing well and according to Forbes, Kylie Jenner of the Jenner-Kardashian fame became the youngest self-made billionaire, surpassing Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Here are the top 5 youngest self-made women billionaires. Take a look:Take a look!

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1. Kylie Jenner: Net Worth: $1 billion. At the age of 21, Kylie Jenner, of the Jenner-Kardashian fame became the youngest self-made billionaire, surpassing Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Forbes estimated that Jenner's Kylie Cosmetics is worth at least $900 million, and she owns it all. She hits the billion-dollar mark when you add in cash she has already pulled from the profitable business.

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2. Alexandra Andresen: Net Worth: $1.4 billion. Age: 22. Andresen inherited 42 percent of the family-owned investment company Ferd. Andresen's father Johan still runs the company and controls 70 percent of the votes via a dual-class share structure. Ferd runs hedge funds, is an active investor on the Nordic stock exchange, and has private equity investments.

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