Jacqueline Mars

Jacqueline Mars (#44)

Global Rank #44

Country Rank #23

Country United States

Jacqueline Mars is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

$ 43 B
Candy, pet food
United States
F
86 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #44

Country Rank #23

Net Worth $43.0B

Previous Worth $43.0B

Worth Change +$0.0B

Country United States

Industry Candy, pet food

Age 86 Years

Gender F

Worth As Of May 4, 2026

Residence The Plains, Virginia

Citizenship United States

World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Candy, pet food

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 86

Source Of Wealth Candy, pet food

Self Made Score 2

Residence The Plains, Virginia

Citizenship United States

Marital Status Divorced

Children 3

Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, Bryn Mawr College

Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth

Previous Net Worth $43.0B

Current Net Worth $43.0B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Jacqueline Mars owns an estimated one-third of Mars, the candy, food and pet care firm founded by her grandfather. She worked for the company for nearly 20 years and served on the board until 2016. Her son Stephen Badger is on Mars' board of directors. Mars acquired snack company Kellavova in December 2025 for $35.9 billion including debt. Her brother John owns an estimated third of Mars; her late brother Forrest Jr.'s four daughters own the rest.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Jacqueline Mars.

#38

Billionaires (2026)

#22

Forbes 400 (2025)

Ranked

The Richest Person In Every State (2025)

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Did You Know?

Mars owns a horse farm in Virginia that has trained horses ridden by Olympic medalists.

Mars was founded in 1911 by Jacqueline's grandfather, Frank, who, along with her father Forrest Sr., invented the Milky Way bar in 1923.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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Current Net Worth: $43.0B (May 4, 2026)