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Francoise Bettencourt Meyers

World's wealthiest woman. L'Oréal heiress, author, and chairwoman of Téthys Invest. Quietly runs a massive empire focused on growth and legacy.

26,519

days alive

72

years old

Born
July 10, 1953 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
ResidenceParis, France
Zodiac
♋︎Cancer·snake 🐍
Updated Jan 2026

About

Françoise Bettencourt Meyers is a French businesswoman, philanthropist, and author, best known as the granddaughter of L'Oréal founder Eugène Schueller. Following the death of her mother, Liliane Bettencourt, in 2017, she inherited the massive fortune, making her the world's richest woman. Her career is defined less by management and more by strategic oversight and intellectual rigor. She serves as the Chairwoman of Téthys, the family holding company, and sits on the L'Oréal board of directors, maintaining critical influence over the global cosmetics giant's strategy while ensuring the family's control. Her philosophy centers on stability, discretion, and long-term diversified investment. Unlike her mother, Bettencourt Meyers shuns the spotlight, preferring a quiet life dedicated to her work and her intellectual passions, which include writing scholarly books on Greek mythology and Jewish history, and playing the piano. Through Téthys Invest, she has begun diversifying the family fortune outside of L'Oréal, focusing on sectors like healthcare and technology, signaling a commitment to sustained wealth generation that transcends the cosmetics industry. Bettencourt Meyers' impact is felt globally, not only through L'Oréal's immense commercial presence but also through her substantial philanthropic efforts. A co-founder of the Bettencourt Schueller Foundation, she supports medical research, arts, and social solidarity. Notably, in 2019, she and L'Oréal pledged a significant sum toward the reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, solidifying her role as a key patron of French heritage and culture.

Trivia

  • She is an accomplished classical pianist and reportedly dedicates several hours a day to playing.
  • She has authored several scholarly books, including a five-volume study of the Bible and a genealogy of Greek gods.
  • She holds the record as the wealthiest woman in the world and the first woman to ever hold a net worth exceeding $100 billion.
  • Her husband, Jean-Pierre Meyers, is the grandson of a rabbi murdered at Auschwitz, underscoring their family's deep connection to Judaism.

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Astrology
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Sun Sign

Cancer♋︎

Moon Sign

Cancer♋︎

Dominant Element

Water

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Planetary positions calculated for July 10, 1953

Life Operating System

Daily Rhythm

08:00
Intellectual Work & Writing

Prioritizes mornings for intellectual and personal projects, such as research, writing, and music, before attending to corporate responsibilities.

18:00
Private Practice

Maintains a habit of daily classical piano practice, a source of private relaxation and mental discipline.

Core Principles

The Power of Discretion

"She maintains an exceptionally low public profile, believing that excessive visibility and media attention distract from necessary strategic business decisions and personal integrity."

Legacy through Growth

"Inheritance is merely a starting point. Responsibility lies in growing the assets through careful, long-term diversified investment, ensuring the empire's sustainability beyond the core brand."

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Dayze Life Thread
2023
Day 25,712
Age 70

First Woman to Break $100B Net Worth

Confidence
96%
Dec 1, 2023

Briefly became the first woman in history to amass a net worth exceeding $100 billion, driven by L'Oréal's stock performance.

2019
Day 24,022
Age 65

Notre Dame Pledge

Confidence
96%
Apr 16, 2019

Announced, along with L'Oréal and the Bettencourt Meyers family, a massive pledge for the reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral after the fire.

2017
Day 23,450
Age 64

Inherits L'Oréal Fortune

Confidence
96%
Sep 21, 2017

Inherited the L'Oréal controlling stake following the death of her mother, Liliane Bettencourt.

2007
Day 19,868
Age 54

Bettencourt Affair Begins

Confidence
96%
Dec 1, 2007

Filed a lawsuit against photographer François-Marie Banier, initiating a lengthy and high-profile legal battle over her mother's fortune.

1994
Day 14,786
Age 40

Published First Book

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1994

Began her literary career, publishing scholarly works on theology and mythology.

1953
Day 1
Age 0

Born in Neuilly-sur-Seine

Confidence
96%
Jul 10, 1953

Born the only child to André Bettencourt and Liliane Bettencourt.