How Alice Walton, the World's Richest Woman, Spends Her $135 Billion Fortune
By Mary Hanbury
Alice Walton, the daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, is the wealthiest woman in the world, according to Forbes. As of November 2026, her net worth is estimated at approximately $135 billion, primarily from her inherited stake in Walmart.
Here's what we know about her lifestyle and interests:
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Art Collection: Walton is a passionate art collector. She developed a love for art at a young age, purchasing her first original work, a Picasso reproduction, for about $2 when she was 10 years old.
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Patron of the Arts: Unlike her brothers who have played significant roles in Walmart's management, Walton has focused on her patronage.
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Medical School: Walton has been involved in education and healthcare. She founded the Walton College of Health Sciences at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, contributing to the training of future healthcare professionals.
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Financial Growth: Her fortune grew by an impressive $33 billion in the preceding 12 months, primarily due to Walmart's stock price rise, as per Forbes estimates in March 2026.
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Privacy: The Walton family maintains a relatively private life, and while Alice Walton is the 14th richest person globally, not much is publicly known about her personal life.
Forbes' 400 ranking includes eight individuals linked to the Walton family, reflecting the significant impact of Walmart on their wealth.