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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
No one has ever heard of world's second richest woman worth £70billion
The second richest woman in the world is Francoise Bettencourt Meyers - and she has a fortune of $92.4billion. But what is known about the L'Oréal heiress? The world's second wealthiest woman boasts a staggering fortune of £68.5 billion (or $92.4b), yet her name remains largely unknown to the general public. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, 72, inherited the L'Oréal empire built by her grandfather Eugene Paul Louis Schueller. She sat on the company's board of directors from 1997 until stepping down this February. Bettencourt Meyers claimed her position as heir to the cosmetics giant following her mother's passing in 2017. Her fight for the inheritance unfolded dramatically in French courts, culminating in eight individuals being convicted of taking advantage of her mother, Liliane Bettencourt, reports the Express. She currently holds 20th position on Forbes' global billionaire rankings. So how does Bettencourt Meyers spend her vast wealth? The family's charitable foundation champions scientific research and artistic endeavours, whilst her relatives pledged $226 million towards Notre Dame Cathedral's restoration following the devastating 2019 blaze. Despite her enormous riches, Bettencourt Meyers claims her circle of friends has remained unchanged throughout the years. Speaking to French publication Le Monde, she revealed she had always been "quite attentive to the sincerity of others" during her youth, adding: "If someone had wanted to marry me on the pretext that I had money, I would have seen it." She also revealed her thoughtful approach to raising her two sons, ensuring they remained grounded despite their family's vast wealth to "protect them" from developing an unhealthy fixation on money. "Our method was to spend a lot of time with them. I always traveled with both of them, but also with one, then the other, separately. We interested them in the outside world, in culture, in art. My husband and I always make sure to listen to them, to let them achieve their goals," Bettencourt Meyers explained. The globe's wealthiest woman is Alice Walton, 75, who claims 16th spot on the Forbes billionaires list with a fortune of approximately £84 billion ($112.5b). Walton is the sole daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton and has carved out a distinguished career as an art curator. She is the proprietor of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Arkansas, which showcases masterpieces by renowned artists including Mark Rothko and Andy Warhol. She has declared her dedication to being "committed to increasing access to arts, improving education, enhancing health, and advancing economic opportunity for all". Sitting just beneath Bettencourt Meyers is Julia Koch and family, occupying 22nd position on the billionaires list. Koch, 63, came into possession of a 42% stake alongside her children in Koch Inc. following her husband David Koch's passing in 2019. She boasts a net worth of roughly £55.3 billion ($74.2b).
Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
World's second richest woman has 79bn Euro fortune but no one has heard of her
The world's second wealthiest woman possesses a fortune of £68.5 billion (or $92.4b), yet her name remains largely unknown to the general public. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, 72, inherited the L'Oréal empire established by her grandfather Eugene Paul Louis Schueller. She held a position on the board of directors from 1997 until February this year, when she declared her intention to step down. Bettencourt Meyers assumed control of the cosmetics empire in 2017 following her mother's passing. Her struggle to secure her inheritance unfolded in a dramatic French courtroom, culminating in eight individuals being convicted of taking advantage of her mother, Liliane Bettencourt, reports the Express. She currently occupies 20th position on the Forbes billionaires list, which catalogues the planet's wealthiest individuals. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers is an heiress to the L'Oreal fortune (Image: Getty) So how does Bettencourt Meyers utilise her vast wealth? The family's charitable foundation is recognised for supporting scientific research and artistic endeavours, whilst her relatives committed $226 million towards restoring Notre Dame Cathedral following the devastating 2019 blaze. Despite her extraordinary riches, Bettencourt Meyers maintains she has retained the same circle of companions throughout her life. Speaking to Le Monde, the French publication, she revealed she had always been "quite attentive to the sincerity of others" during her youth, saying: "If someone had wanted to marry me on the pretext that I had money, I would have seen it." She's been extra cautious in bringing up her lads, aiming to shield them from money madness. Art curator Alice Walton is the richest woman in the world (Image: Getty) "Our method was to spend a lot of time with them. I always traveled with both of them, but also with one, then the other, separately. We interested them in the outside world, in culture, in art. My husband and I always make sure to listen to them, to let them achieve their goals," said Bettencourt Meyers. Topping the rich list is Alice Walton, 75, who's the wealthiest woman on the planet, ranking 16th on Forbes' billionaire roster with a hefty £84 billion ($112.5b) fortune. The sole heiress of Walmart founder Sam Walton, she's carved out a name for herself as an art curator and runs the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Arkansas, home to pieces by icons like Mark Rothko and Andy Warhol. Walton has made it clear that her mission is "committed to increasing access to arts, improving education, enhancing health, and advancing economic opportunity for all". Hot on her heels is Julia Koch and her brood, sitting at 22nd on the billionaires chart. After her hubby David Koch passed away in 2019, Koch, 63, bagged a 42% slice of Koch Inc., along with her kids, amassing around £55.3 billion ($74.2b).
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
World's second richest woman is worth £70billion but no one knows who she is
Francoise Bettencourt Meyers is the second richest woman in the world, with a net worth of about £68.5 billion dollars ($92.4billion) The second wealthiest woman on the planet is valued at £68.5 billion (or $92.4b), yet most folk won't recognise her name. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, 72, inherited the L'Oréal empire, established by her grandfather Eugene Paul Louis Schueller. She sat on the company's board from 1997 until February this year when she revealed her retirement plans. Bettencourt Meyers took control of the cosmetics empire in 2017 following her mother's passing. Her fight for the family fortune unfolded during a dramatic court case in France, with eight individuals ultimately convicted of taking advantage of her mother, Liliane Bettencourt, reports the Express. She currently holds 20th position on the Forbes billionaires list, which charts the globe's wealthiest individuals. But how exactly does Bettencourt Meyers spend her vast fortune? The family's charitable foundation is recognised for supporting scientific research and artistic endeavours, with her relatives pledging $226 million towards Notre Dame Cathedral's restoration following the devastating 2019 blaze. Despite her enormous riches, Bettencourt Meyers claims she has maintained the same circle of freidns throughout her life. Speaking to Le Monde, the French publication, she said she had always been "quite attentive to the sincerity of others" during her youth, adding: "If someone had wanted to marry me on the pretext that I had money, I would have seen it." She also shared her approach to raising her two sons, aiming to "protect them" from developing an unhealthy obsession with wealth. "Our method was to spend a lot of time with them. I always travelled with both of them, but also with one, then the other, separately. We interested them in the outside world, in culture, in art. My husband and I always make sure to listen to them, to let them achieve their goals," Bettencourt Meyers said. Alice Walton, 75, is currently the wealthiest woman globally, sitting comfortably in 16th place on the Forbes billionaires list with a net worth of approximately £84 billion ($112.5b). Walton, the only daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, has carved out a career as an art curator. She owns the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Arkansas, which showcases works by renowned artists like Mark Rothko and Andy Warhol. Walton has expressed her commitment to "committed to increasing access to arts, improving education, enhancing health, and advancing economic opportunity for all". Just below Bettencourt Meyers on the billionaires list, in 22nd place, is Julia Koch and family. Koch, 63, along with her children, inherited a 42% stake in Koch Inc. from her late husband David Koch in 2019. Her net worth stands at approximately £55.3 billion ($74.2b).
Vancouver Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Canadian singer-songwriter Charlotte Cardin reveals her beauty must-haves
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Canadian singer-songwriter Charlotte Cardin's resume is, by all measures, impressive. The six-time Juno Award winner, Album of the Year winner, and Billboard Canada Women of the Year winner has added another bullet point to the list of achievements: a L'Oréal Paris ambassador. The Montreal-born, now Paris-based singer has been named a face of the global beauty brand in both Canada and France. It's a dual-country representation that Cardin says is a proper fit. 'I'm Québécoise — I grew up in Canada, but I now live in France, so it just made sense for me to be an ambassador for both places,' Cardin explains. 'I think what they have in common — aside from the language, of course — is that both have this 'less-is-more' approach when it comes to beauty.' Where Cardin says Parisians are known for a 'chic, effortless vibe,' the style in Quebec embraces a more natural approach. 'So even though fashion and beauty trends differ between the two, that understated, natural approach is something they share,' she says. 'And it's definitely something I connect with.' A post shared by L'Oréal Paris Official (@lorealparis) The 99 Nights singer says the brand role is more than just a business move, it's a continuation of a relationship with a company that has long played a role in her life. 'I grew up watching my mom, my grandmothers and my sister do their makeup, so L'Oréal has always been present in some way,' Cardin says. 'Beyond that, I really connect with the brand's values. L'Oréal has always spoken about feminism, female empowerment and inner beauty — and those are values I deeply believe in.' The singer-songwriter says she's 'very proud' to take on the new role. Discover the best of B.C.'s recipes, restaurants and wine. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of West Coast Table will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. As for her personal approach to beauty — with her flawless complexion, blue eyes and big smile, Cardin has become somewhat of a darling in fashion and beauty, too — the star leans in to the less-is-more approach that suits both Canada and France. 'Makeup, for me, has always been about enhancing my features rather than hiding behind anything,' she notes. 'I think makeup is such a creative, beautiful thing, and even though I'm not the most skilled or creative when it comes to doing my makeup, I've always felt like the best version of myself when I use just a little bit to enhance certain features.' She admits, though, that she arrived at that approach as part of a personal beauty evolution. 'Coming from a modelling background, I've had experiences where people used my face and my body as their canvas,' Cardin says. 'And while some of those experiences were eye-opening and creatively interesting, it never fully felt right to me.' When the now-30-year-old stopped modelling at age 19 she recalls feeling empowered to ' reclaim the narrative of my own body and beauty' and to use beauty to tell her story — her way. 'Rather than being a vessel for someone else's,' she says. 'I think my simple, classic approach to beauty and the fact that I don't wear a lot of makeup probably comes from that — it's my way of keeping it authentic and connected to who I am.' Cardin points to the Plump Ambition Gloss by L'Oréal Paris in the shade Worth It as her personal go-to. 'It's so natural,' she says of the sheer, peachy pink shade. 'It gives that kind of kissed-lip look, with a nice shine, but without any stickiness. Plus, it's plumping and has this little tingling effect on the lips, which feels amazing.' A beauty discussion with Cardin wouldn't be complete without touching on her trademark tresses. Her long, honey-brown locks are the source of admiration — and envy — for many a beauty fan. 'For my hair, I really try to stay away from heat tools,' Cardin dishes. 'I don't use blow dryers or irons unless it's for a special event and my hairdresser is styling it. Usually, I just let it air-dry naturally and let it do its thing. 'That's honestly how I've managed to keep it as healthy as possible over the years.' Aharris@
