Jacqueline Mars

Jacqueline Mars

Jacqueline Mars (#41)

Global Rank #41
Country Rank #23
Country United States

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

  • $ 45 B
  • Candy, pet food
  • United States
  • F
  • 86 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #41
Country Rank #23
Net Worth $45.2B
Previous Worth $45.2B
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

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 $45.2B
Current Net Worth $45.2B

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)

Insights

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

Tracking Jacqueline Mars's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $45.2B (May 4, 2026)