Who was Forbes’ richest woman in 2014?

Christy Walton was Forbes’ richest woman in 2014.

Forbes’ 2014 billionaire ranking placed Walton as the world’s richest woman, with an estimated fortune of about $36.7 billion. Her wealth came from the Walmart fortune associated with her late husband, John T. Walton, one of the sons of Walmart founder Sam Walton.

The Walton family’s wealth was divided among several heirs, including Alice Walton, Jim Walton and Rob Walton. Because their fortunes were separately estimated, the richest individual Walton could differ from the richest Walton family overall.

Forbes’ annual list is a snapshot rather than a permanent title. Stock-market movements and changes in family holdings can alter the order from one year to the next. Christy Walton’s ranking also reflects inherited wealth, unlike Forbes lists specifically focused on self-made women.