Gayle Benson

Gayle Benson (#459)

Global Rank #459

Country Rank #182

Country United States

Gayle Benson is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

$ 8 B
New Orleans Saints
United States
F
79 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #459

Country Rank #182

Net Worth $7.9B

Previous Worth $7.9B

Worth Change +$0.0B

Country United States

Industry New Orleans Saints

Age 79 Years

Gender F

Worth As Of May 4, 2026

Residence New Orleans, Louisiana

Citizenship United States

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Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 79

Source Of Wealth New Orleans Saints

Self Made Score 1

Philanthropy Score 2

Residence New Orleans, Louisiana

Citizenship United States

Marital Status Widowed

Education High School Graduate, High School

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

Previous Net Worth $7.9B

Current Net Worth $7.9B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Gayle Benson is the widow of Tom Benson (d. March 2018), former owner of the NFL New Orleans Saints and NBA New Orleans Pelicans. She inherited both teams, after a multi-year dispute with Tom's daughter and grandchildren over control of family assets. Family members sued, claiming Tom was mentally incompetent; the parties ended the dispute in early 2017 with a confidential settlement. Gayle worked as an interior designer starting in the 1970s and founded thoroughbred horse racing company GMB Racing in 2014. Gayle and Tom married in October 2004. She was his third wife.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

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#461

Billionaires (2026)

#176

Forbes 400 (2025)

Ranked

The Richest Person In Every State (2023)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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Current Net Worth: $7.9B (May 4, 2026)