Sheila Johnson (#3040)
- $ 1 B
- Cable TV, hotels
- United States
- F
- 77 Years
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About Me
Sheila Johnson cofounded cable TV channel Black Entertainment Television in 1979 with her then-husband Robert Johnson. Viacom bought it for $3 billion in 2001. After her divorce in 2002, she sold her BET shares and has since invested in a portfolio of hotels known as the Salamander Collection, as well as other real estate and horses. Her Innisbrook resort in Palm Harbor, Florida, hosts an annual PGA Tour championship. She was an executive producer of the critically-acclaimed 2013 film The Butler, which tells the story of a former slave turned White House employee. Through her investment in Monumental Sports & Entertainment, she owns stakes in three Washington sports teams: the WNBA's Mystics, NBA's Wizards and NHL's Capitals.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Sheila Johnson’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking Sheila Johnson’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.
Current Net Worth: $1.2B
(May 4, 2026)
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