Oprah Winfrey is worth nearly $3 billion — here's what she spends her money on, including property in Maui, a private jet, and a stake in Weight Watchers

• Oprah Winfrey's net worth is $2.9 billion, according to Forbes.
• She spends her fortune on property across the globe, a private jet, vacations for her friends and staff, and investments in health and wellness-oriented companies.
• Winfrey also donates time and money to a variety of philanthropic causes.

Oprah Winfrey came from humble beginnings— now she's worth $2.9 billion, according to Forbes.

So what exactly does she do with all that cash?

We took a look at Winfrey's spending habits over the last few decades, and learned that she's got property across the globe and a private jet — but she also supports a range of philanthropic causes. And she's been known to take her friends and staff on lavish vacations, including "glamping" in Yosemite and a 10-day cruise.

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Oprah Winfrey is a media mogul, a philanthropist, and an actress.

Her current net worth is $2.9 billion, according to Forbes.

Source: Forbes

Winfrey spends her fortune many ways, purchasing real estate across the globe, investing in businesses, and supporting philanthropic causes.