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Forbes 2026 Top Creators: MrBeast Leads $85M, Earnings Up 20%

6/24/2026

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Forbes announced its 2026 Top Creators, $1.02 billion in earnings, a 20 % rise from $853 million in 2025 and 80 % jump from $570 million in 2022.
Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast) was number-one with $85 million earnings, net worth between $700 million and $2.6 billion.
Alix Earle earned $8 million in 2025, sold Poppi equity for $1.95 billion and is worth $20 million in 2026.
Jen Wilson will unveil the Into the Blue program at launch, with applications open through Sept. 1 2026.

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Forbes announced its 2026 Top Creators, $1.02 billion in earnings, a 20 % rise from $853 million in 2025 and 80 % jump from $570 million in 2022.
Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast) was number-one with $85 million earnings, net worth between $700 million and $2.6 billion.
Alix Earle earned $8 million in 2025, sold Poppi equity for $1.95 billion and is worth $20 million in 2026.
Jen Wilson will unveil the Into the Blue program at launch, with applications open through Sept. 1 2026.