Here is a sneak peek at some of the most prosperous people in the world. Most of these people have put in a lot of hard work, and sprinkled with a bit of luck too, to get where they are in their professions. Celebrities, Hollywood A-listers, politicians, authors, and athletes, are some of those who have made it onto our list of some of the most successful and rich people on our planet today. Scroll down to get the closest estimates of how much they are worth!
The Net Worth Of These Celebrities Will Make Your Head Spin
John Heard – $3.5 million
John Heard made his millions through acting, having appeared in countless hit films like Big and Home Alone, as well as in television shows like Law and Order, CSI: Miami, The Sopranos, and Miami Vice. Sadly John passed away in 2017. His appearance as a crooked cop in the hit television crime drama, The Sopranos, is regarded as one of his best and he really pulled off the slimy corrupt cop role excellently.
John Heard – $3.5 million
Stacy Keibler – $4.5m-$6m
This gorgeous lady is the professional WWE female wrestler, Stacy Keibler! Since retiring from the sport she has tried her hand at acting, some modeling, and even singing as well, and you might also have seen her in Dancing with the Stars. She also dated George Clooney for a while! With such an incredible range of professional talents, it is no surprise that the all-rounder has raked in several million dollars from her various income streams.
Stacy Keibler – $4.5m
Torrie Wilson – $5m
Another successful and gorgeous WWE professional wrestler is Torrie Wilson. Similarly to Keibler, Torrie also dabbled in acting and modeling before, even gracing many covers of Playboy magazine. Torrie was known as Samantha in the World Champion Wrestling before WWE, and has participated in many fitness contests, even winning herself the title of Miss Galaxy in 1998. As with Keibler’s ambitions, Wilson has proven her to be a lucrative and multi-talented professional.
Torrie Wilson – $5m
Pamela Anderson – $12m
Pamela Anderson became a household name when she appeared in Baywatch, but the Canadian-American actress has done many things since then, building up to this impressive net worth. She continued acting, but now spends a lot of her time on charity work, in particular as a PETA activist. Anderson made a lot of money largely based on her iconic sex symbol status, as well as with her positive and confident attitude.
Pamela Anderson – $5m
Amanda Bynes – $4m
Amanda was a Hollywood teen queen, which oftentimes comes with a price. Most likely you remember her from The Amanda Show, All That, She’s the Man, Hairspray, Easy A, and What a Girl Wants. The fame and the millions that come with success in the spotlight can be heavy for a young girl. Thankfully, it seems that Amanda is back on track and we wish her all the best for the future!
Amanda Bynes – $5m
Milo Ventimiglia – $12m
Milo Ventimiglia first became popular with his role as Jess Mariano on Gilmore Girls, and quickly became a teenage heartthrob. Since then he has played a number of roles, guest-starring in shows, and playing the male lead on This Is Us, as well as a reprisal of his character in Gilmore Girls. And he still looks as hot as ever! This lengthy career is inspiring for a man that looks much younger than he actually is.
Milo Ventimiglia – $5m
Dog the Bounty Hunter – $6m
Dog the Bounty Hunter has really become a celebrity with his long-running television show which follows his work as a bail bondsman, where he takes his work very seriously. He actually learned about bounty hunting when he served 18 months in prison after his friend killed a drug dealer. Questionable past aside, Dog made himself a household name when his own brand of street justice reached a massive and profitable audience.
Dog the Bounty Hunter – $6m
Alexis Bledel – $9m
Alexis Bledel is another celebrity who got her breakthrough to stardom with Gilmore Girls playing the lead role of the beautiful bookworm, Rory Gilmore. After the show ended, Alexis went on to star in shows like Sin City Post Grad, Tuck Everlasting, and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and in 2016 she starred in the reprisal of Gilmore Girls. This bright-eyed beauty’s innocent charm made her a must-have for many top directors.
Alexis Bledel – $8m
Nadya Suleman (Octomom) – $1 million
Nadya Suleman, coined Octomom by the media, gave birth in 2009 to only the second set of surviving octuplets in the US. She got a lot of media attention, a lot of it quite negative, and when all the fuss toned down, she found herself in nearly $1 million in debt and declared bankruptcy. Since then, she has had many ups and downs but it seems to be working out eventually.
Nadya Suleman (Octomom) – $1 million
Robin Williams – $130m
Before his tragic death, beloved actor Robin Williams had reached financial success, setting his net worth at an estimated $130 million (and that’s after going through two divorce settlements!). Allegedly he had been nearing bankruptcy at the time of his death, but he made sure to set up a trust fund for his kids worth $130 million. We really hope that they make the most out of this immense fortune.
Robin Williams – $130m
Rachael Ray – $60m-$80m
Multi-talented Rachael Ray seems to be successful at whatever she sets her sights on. She is a businesswoman, a cook, an author, a television personality, and a philanthropist. Racheal is actually the person behind the ’30-Minute-Meals’ concept, she taught courses about it, which is what led her to getting television show offers, as well as publishing her own cookbooks. She has even tried her hand at acting! What can’t Rachel do?
Rachael Ray – $60m
Amber Heard – $9m
Other than having been in the spotlight recently for infamous divorce dramas between her and her ex-husband Johnny Depp, Amber Heard is also a talented actress in her own right. She has acted in films like Friday Night Lights, Pineapple Express, Never Back Down, 3 Days to Kill, and Drive Angry, and we are sure we will see much more of her in the future! So long as it is not more ugly split-ups.
Amber Heard – $9m
Melissa Rauch – $8m-$10m
Melissa Rauch made a name for herself with her character of Dr. Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz in The Big Bang Theory, but you may have also seen her in shows like The Office and True Blood. We cannot believe how glamorous this actress looks when out of her famously frumpy and geeky character’s role in The Big Bang Theory. We would love to see her in roles more suited to her million-dolalr smiles!
Melissa Rauch – $9m
Sarah Hyland – $14m
This beautiful and talented young lady has earned herself a sizable net worth from working on a number of films and television shows like Spanglish, Struck by Lightning, Date and Switch, All My Children, Hot in Cleveland, Lipstick Jungle, and Law and Order: SVU, but the most lucrative surely must have been her work on the hit show Modern Family. Being a part of this long-running and incredibly successful show made all its members fabulously wealthy.
Sarah Hyland – $9m
Amanda Seyfried – $10m
Amanda Seyfried is a super talented lady! She got her start in teen movies and shows like Veronica Mars and Mean Girls, but it turns out Amanda is not only a suburb actress but also has a beautiful voice which we got to hear in films like Les Miserables and Mamma Mia! Who would have known that the quirky and ditzy blonde from Mean Girls would turn out to be such a multi-talented phenomenon?
Amanda Seyfried – $10m
Tiger Woods – $700m-$900m
So who knew there could be so much money in golf, right?! Turns out Tiger Woods is one of the highest-paid athletes out there, with a net worth of $740m! Yup, you read that right. A big part of it is from event appearances and endorsements. When you are this successful in your respective sport, you can count on the biggest companies in the world to virtually throw money at you for your support.
Tiger Woods – $740m
Brett Favre – $100m
Brett Favre was active for the NFL for 19 years, over which managed to achieve quite a number of NFL records, and today every American knows who he is! We hope he is enjoying his well-deserved retirement. He certainly earned his enormous fortune, given how much he contributed to his various teams and the NFL’s performance in general. He has left behind an incredible set of benchmarks for current and future players to work towards.
Brett Favre – $100m
Megyn Kelly – $30m-$45m
Megyn Kelly, a former corporate defense attorney, started to work as a news anchor for FOX News in 2004 all the way into 2017. In 2014, she was in TIME Magazine’s list of top 100 influential people, and in 2016 she already had a net worth of £15 million, and that was before she announced she was leaving for NBC. It seems that in the four years since then she has managed to amass even greater wealth, go Megyn!
Megyn Kelly – $15m
Mandy Moore – $10m-$14m
According to different sources Mandy Moore has a net worth of somewhere between a whopping $10m and $14m, either way, that is super impressive! Mandy Moore actually started her career in the music industry before moving into acting. She had a debut single in 1998, but the acting really put her on the radar. Mandy featured in a number of unforgettable films, such as A Walk to Remember, Because I Said So, and The Princess Diaries. And we got to hear her beautiful voice again as Rapunzel in Tangled. Currently, Mandy is starring as Rebecca Pearson in the hit US drama series, This Is Us.
Mandy Moore – $10m
Chloe Grace Moretz – $12m-$15m
At just 22, Chloe Grace Moretz is one of the younger entrees on our list. In 2001 she made her onscreen debut when she was just 7 years old in The Guardian, and as you can tell by her extensive filmography, she has been pretty busy since then, which is also reflected in her well deserved net worth figures of somewhere between an impressive $12m and $15m! Moretz has her whole life ahead of her to earn a lot more money!
Chloe Grace Moretz – $12m
Tim Allen – $85m
Tim Allen took America by storm when he starred in ABC’s sitcom Home Improvement. The show was extremely successful, running for eight seasons during the 90s. Tim continued to act after the show finished, and since 2011 he has been playing the character of Mike Baxter in Last Man Standing. And did you know, Tim was also the voice of Buzz Lightyear in Pixar’s Toystory! There are few children that do not own a Buzz Lightyear figurine!
Tim Allen – $80m
Susan Boyle – $40m
Susan Boyle has a slightly modern-day Cinderella tale. Bullied as a child, the Scottish singer was told she was deprived of oxygen during birth which resulted in learning difficulties, and it was only in 2012-2013 that she was told this was a misdiagnosis and she has Asperger’s Syndrome. Susan made it big-time when she came second place in Britain’s Got Talent in 2009, before which she worked in a kitchen.
Susan Boyle – $40m
Natalie Portman – $60m
Natalie Portman has actually been in the acting business since she was just 13 years old, making her debut with Leon: The Professional, but since then she has played in many films, building up quite a list of acting credits. She married Benjamin Millepied, a choreographer, in 2012, with whom she has two children. Having enjoyed a leading role in the second Star Wars trilogy, Portman became part of the legendary franchise’s timeless presence.
Natalie Portman – $60m
Lea Michele – $12m
Lea Michele is another gorgeous woman who can also act and sing well! Everyone knows and loves Lea since she starred in Glee as Rachel. But Lea has actually been acting long before Glee. She started performing on Broadway when she was just 8 years old. Now she’s achieving awards and has a net worth of roughly $12m. Rock on Lea! She is quite a gifted actress and performer with a voice like an angel.
Lea Michele – $10m
John Travolta – $170m
John Travolta is probably a film legend by now, with more than 40 years in the industry. He has been in numerous Blockbuster films, and made it into everyone’s hearts with musicals like Grease and Saturday Night Fever. Travolta still looks incredible for his mature age, and his youthful energy and appearance can only be attributed to some of the most costly longevity-securing procedures in the world. Tell us your secrets, John!
John Travolta – $170m
Cher – $300m-$400m
Cher in a long-timer in terms of success in the entertainment industry, having been around since the 1960s. She started out with her then-husband, Sonny Bono, but actually achieved greater success as a solo artist once they split, and now her net worth sits comfortably somewhere in between the huge sums of $300m and $400m! Being one of history’s most popular and acclaimed artists is bound to bring a titanic fortune with such status.
Cher – $305m
Monica Lewinsky – $1.5m
Monica Lewinsky has an unfortunate claim to fame, with the whole fiasco with the former President of the United States, Bill Clinton, and how the press absolutely hounded the young woman. But she managed to be a story of inspiration for many women and men alike and made her fortune through giving speeches, a book deal, endorsements, and TV appearances, particularly as an anti-bullying activist and getting through such a public scandal. She was also a handbag designer for a while!
Monica Lewinsky – $500 thousand
Ronda Rousey – $12m
Ronda Rousey is one of the most famous women in martial arts, after becoming the first judoka to win the World Judo Championship, and well as being the first American female athlete to win a judo medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She also was one of the first women in MMA, and coined her signature moved, the ‘armbar’. Her accumulated net worth is also thanks to promotion work and brand endorsements.
Ronda Rousey – $12m
Gigi Hadid – $29m
Gigi Hadad is the supermodel who has worked with top fashion brands that include the likes of Tom Ford, Elie Saab, Versace, Miu Miu, Chanel, Marc Jacobs, Puma, Tommy Hilfiger, Anna Sui, Balmain, and many, many more! Although born into money, Gigi has definitely made her own fortune by now with an estimated net worth of $29m. You can often spot her posing alongside her Kardashian close friends, a worthy companionship for sure.
Gigi Hadid – $13m
Ray Rice – $14m
Ray Rice was the running back for Baltimore Ravens, and accumulated $14 million over his time with them on the field. His successful career took a turn in 2014 when he was charged for third-degree assault on his then fiancee, after which his contract was immediately terminated. Even when the world is in the palm of your hand, you can easily drop it when you let yourself behave like a monster.
Ray Rice – $14m
Lauren Graham- $15m
Lauren Graham is another lead star of Gilmore Girls on our list, with her beloved, quirkey character of Lorelei. She has also appeared in films such as The Pacifier, Evan Almighty, Bad Santa, Because I Said So, and Sweet November, all of course contributing to her accumulated net worth of $15 million, though some estimate it is even greater than than. The woman with the dreamy eyes is an American sweetheart for sure.
Lauren Graham- $15m
Rush Limbaugh – $590m-$600m
Although estimates vary, Rush Limbaugh certainly has a whopping fortune to his name. Rush is a controversial but popular radio host and political commentator who is readily forthcoming with his conservative views, who has his own radio show called The Rush Limbaugh Show. In today’s politically divided world, Limbaugh has seen a revival among right-wing subscribers as a voice of reason (for them). Careful, Rush, we would hate to see you get canceled!
Rush Limbaugh – $470m
Amy Schumer – $16m-$20m
Amy Schumer is totally smashing it! The sassy, funny, comedienne and actress, made her film debut with Train-wreck, and later published a book called The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo, and recently finished touring while pregnant with her new hit comedy stand-up show. Many of Schumer’s fellow comedians have accused her of stealing their jokes, so we think that she should make reparations! At the very least, come clean, Amy!
Amy Schumer – $16m
Rosario Dawson – $16m
Actress Rosario Dawson is probably most well-known for her appearances in films such as Men in Black II, Sin City, Clerks II, Kids, Seven Pounds, The Lightning Thief, Top Five, and Kids. Marvel fans might recognize her from Night Nurse. Rosario also was the recipient of the Satellite Award for Best Actress both her performances in Rent and in Top Five. Dawson has an enormously rich and mixed heritage that is almost as versatile as her acting chops.
Rosario Dawson – $16m
Lucy Liu – $16m
Lucy Liu first achieved international success with her role as Ling Woo in Ally McBeal. Since then she has appeared in numerous hit films and television series such as Elementary, Charlie’s Angels, Kill Bill, Chicago, and Kung Fu Panda, and has been nominated for a number of prestigious awards over the years as well. Liu has been rather unsuccessful in her latest roles, with some of her television shows having been canceled.
Lucy Liu – $16m
Rebel Wilson – $16m
The Australian actress Rebel Wilson’s name is well-known in Hollywood by now! But she first made a name for herself when she made waves with her performance in the film Bridesmaids. Later she also appeared in This Means War, Pitch Perfect, How to be Single, Struck by Lightning, as well as many others, making her mark as a feisty personality with brilliant comedic timing. Wilson has also lost a lot of weight in the past few years.
Rebel Wilson – $16m
Liam Hemsworth – $26m
Liam Hemsworth is the third brother of three actors. The Australian actor from Neighbors has acted in films such as The Hunger Games, Love and Honor, Independence Day: Resurgence, The Dressmaker, The Duel, and The Last Song where he starred with his now-ex wife, Miley Cyrus. Despite many critics having mentioned how Liam is living in his older brother and fellow actor Chris’s shadow, we think that he has made a commendable effort in his own way.
Liam Hemsworth – $16m
Kristen Bell – $20m
Kristen Bell was, of course, Veronica Mars which was her real jump into stardom. She has also taken part in some film projects such as When In Rome, The Boss, You Again, and Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and most recently, The Good Place. She also was the voice of Princess Anna in Frozen! Despite her many successes since the conclusion of Veronica Mars, we can’t help but think of her iconic role every time that we see Bell!
Kristen Bell – $16m
Zac Efron – $24m
Zac Efron became an absolute heartthrob when he played Tom Bolton in the musical film that became an absolute hit, High School Musical. Since then we have seen his gorgeous face in countless more films, including New Year’s Eve, 17 Again, The Greatest Showman, Hairspray, and many more! Efron managed to put his public attachment to High School Musical when he embodied the full terror of notorious serial killer Ted Bundy.
Zac Efron – $18m
Kate Upton – $20m
Kate Upton became known on an international level when she featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 2011, as she did again in 2012 and 2013. Since then she has gone into acting, and has featured in The Other Woman and Tower Heist, amongst others. Kate Upton took the world by storm when she began appearing on many different fashion and lifestyle magazines. She was a wonderful addition to the world of modeling.
Kate Upton – $20m
Christian Slater – $30m-$40m
Actor Christian Slater actually made his film debut back in the 80s with The Legend of Billie Jean, but you may remember him better from Heathers, or Name of the Rose. During the ‘90s, Christian was one of the most popular heartthrobs around! Slater might not make many public or cinematic appearances these days, but he will always live on as a legend in the public memory. We love you, Christian!
Christian Slater – $20m
Chrissy Metz – $500,000-$1m
Chrissy Metz is another star from This Is Us on our list. Chrissy played Kate on the show, and like Kate, Chrissy also advocates for body positivity. Chrissy has played a number of parts since then and we will keep looking out to see what’s next! Metz also devoted herself to a stringent exercise and dieting regime that has allowed her to lose plenty of weight. She looks fantastic in her new body!
Chrissy Metz – $300,000
Carrie Fisher – $25m
Our hearts were broken when we heard about the death of Carrie Fisher, the actress who played Princess Leia in the first Star Wars franchise. Carrie was only 60 years old when she died of cardiac arrest, and we miss this talented actress all the time! At the time of her death, she had a net worth of $25 million, and left most of her estate to her daughter, Billie Lourd.
Carrie Fisher – $25m
Hilary Duff – $25m
Hilary Duff will always be remembered for playing Lizzie McGuire in the teen comedy series of the same name. She has also tried her hand at singing and even did some musical movies such as Raise Your Voice, and has featured in countless films such as A Cinderella Story, Cheaper by the Dozen, Raising Hope and Younger. Duff made her many millions of dollars by playing the innocent sweetheart character over and over.
Hilary Duff – $25m
Stephanie McMahon – $25m
Some sources put Stephanie’s net worth at even higher figures, either way, that is quite a sum! Stephanie McMahon is the daughter of the Chief Executive Officer of WWE and a well-known wrestling personality in her own right. Nowadays she is less on stage but still does promotion work and is also the current Creative Vice President for WWE. Stephanie has three children with her husband, fellow wrestler, Triple H.
Stephanie McMahon – $25m
Colin Kaepernick – $20m
While in High School, Colin Kaepernick was actually nominated for All-State selection in both football, basketball and baseball. Colin went on to play football at the University of Nevada, and was soon offered a contract with the San Francisco 49ers. Kaepernick is also a strong and fearless advocate for the Black Lives Matter, having engaged in an active protest against the murder of black Americans when he refused to stand for the singing of the national anthem.
Colin Kaepernick – $25m
The top Jersey Shore stars – $26m
Top Jersey Shore stars, JWoww Farley, Snooki Polizzi, and Pauly D now with a net worth of $5 million, $6 million, and $15 million respectively, made their money with the hit reality TV show. You can bet that being a leading reality television star is a highly lucrative career, and if you would like to follow in these successful individuals’ footsteps then you will need to be as bold and entertaining as they are!
The top Jersey Shore stars – $26m
Parker Schnabel – $10m
The Discovery Channel TV Show Gold Rush star had his first appearance on the show in 2010, where he had only little air-time. In the next season, Parker became the audience favorite and gained more and more air-time until becoming part of the show’s executive producers. Schnabel is running his mine business with his brother, where the viewers exposed to its great success. Along with his paycheck from The discovery Channel and the income from his business, Schnabel’s net worth is estimated at $10 million.
Parker Scnabel
Ron Howard – $200m
The actor, producer, and filmmaker have a long-lasting career as he started his way as a child actor on “The Andy Griffith Show” and since then appeared on tens of movies and TV shows. The Oklahoma born is now living in New York City with his wife Cheryl and their four children. You might think that having four children in this day and age is incredibly costly, but not for Howard, who is paying his children’s school fees just fine.
Ron Howard
David Muir – $20m
The ABC – News Emmy Award-winning journalist is the presenter of ABC World News Tonight with David Muir“, and co-presenter of “20/20” of ABC. Although traveling across the US and the entire world to deliver news and cover stories from all over, the American journalist covered many big stories in the US such as the interview with the pope, Apple CEO Tim Cook, US President Barack Obama during his historic trip to Cuba and many more that gained him his huge recognition. Muir was reported as the highest-paid journalist in the US with a $5 million salary per year, which brings his total not worth to aproximatly $20 million.
David Muir
Vanessa Williams – $28m
Vanessa Williams was the first African-American to be crowned Miss America. She actually resigned before her reign ended because Penthouse published unauthorized images of her, but Vanessa continued to thrive, going into the entertainment industry with an acting and a musical career. Perhaps if this incident had happened today, Williams might have gotten away with her prize. You may know her from her time on Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty and Soul Food.
Vanessa Williams – $28m
Emma Stone – $30m
Emma Stone is a talented actress whether it is for a drama or comedy role. You probably recognize her for her roles in The Amazing Spider-Man, Easy A, La La Land, The Help, and Birdman, to name but a few! She can play almost anything, from a sweet and hilarious singer and dancer in La La Land, to her grittier and edgier role in The Favourite. We are always amazed to see actresses break out into independent roles like this one.
Emma Stone – $28m
Mila Kunis – $65m
It is pretty cool that Mila Kunis ended up with Ashton Kutcher, who was her co-star on hit series That 70’s Show, even though it took them years to actually be interested in each other romantically. Anyway, Mila is a hugely successful actress who absolutely deserves the recognition! She has appeared in a number of television series and movies since her teenage years, one of her most recent films was Bad Moms, where she starred alongside Kristen Bell and Christina Applegate.
Mila Kunis – $30m
Chris Pratt – $60m
We have loved Chris Pratt ever since he played the character of adorable Andy Dwyer in NBC’s Parks and Recreation. Chris has appeared in many films as well as a number of television series, before and since Parks and Recreation, including Moneyball, 10 Years, Zero Dark Thirty, Her, The Lego Movie, Delivery Man, and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. He has often a lot of weight – 30 pounds and more – for various roles as well as put the weight back on for other roles, allowing him to portray very different looking characters. That’s a commitment for you!
Chris Pratt – $30m
Chester Bennington – $30 million
Chester Bennington, the lead singer and songwriter of Linkin Park, played quite an important role for many of those who grew up throughout the early 2000s. The musician fought with depression for many years, and sadly took his own life in 2017. Chester’s case is a clear indication that even the most successful and acclaimed figures in the world can still struggle with their personal lives and self-esteem. Rest in peace, Chester.
Chester Bennington – $30 million
Demi Lovato – $30m-$40m
Different sources put Demi Lovato’s net worth somewhere between those enourmous figures printed above. Beginning her career as a child actress, getting her start in Barney and Friends, and later starred in Disney musical Camp Rock in 2008, and its sequel Camp Rock: The Final Jam in 2010, Demi also released her first album in 2008 when she signed with Hollywood Records, and has had quite a few singles in the charts since. She has also appeared on the X Factor as a judge. Demi is also well-known for her activism surrounding LGBTQ rights and youth and young adults mental health issues
Demi Lovato – $30m
Ryan Gosling – $60m
Ryan Gosling is another actor who started out as a child with Disney Channel. He totally captured hearts when he co-starred opposite Rachel McAdams in The Notebook, and had since added quite a lot of film credits to his name, including Half Nelson, Blue Valentine, Crazy, Stupid, Love, The Big Short, Drive, and La La Land, really proving himself as a versatile actor. He and his partner, Eva Mendes, have two beautiful daughters together. Ryan also does a lot of charity work, and has been promoting peace efforts in the African region for over ten years now. Today, one of Hollywood’s highest paid actors, Gosling has an estimated net worth of around $60m!
Ryan Gosling – $30m
Chelsea Clinton – $30m
Chelsea Clinton and her husband Marc Mezvinsky actually have a combined net worth of $30 million. Marc is in hedge funding which definitely explains a lot of their wealth, and even though they are pretty low-key they made it on our list with that kind of wealth. We love it when superstars manage to make incredible fortunes without being flashy or self-indulgent. You can bet that this power couple will continue to shine!
Chelsea Clinton – $30m
Louis C.K. – $31m
It is definitely a sign of success when a stand-up comedian has a net worth of around $31 million! That is Louis C.K. for you, he looks like a pretty ordinary guy but he is super successful. Well, not so ordinary as we recently found out, when Louis became implicated in the #MeToo movement. His career virtually ended, and he has fallen into obscurity as cancel culture continues to remove unsavory characters from the world.
Louis C.K. – $31m
Ellen Pompeo – $70m
Ellen Pompeo is the star of the long-running hit television series, Grey’s Anatomy, and with the number of fans this show has it is no wonder they are on their 15th season already. When she began playing Meredith Grey for the series she received a paycheck of $300,000 per episode, today she is one of the highest-paid actresses out there thanks to the success of Grey’s Anatomy. Estimates vary between $45 and $70m for her net worth, either way, we wouldn’t complain to have just a fraction of that.
Ellen Pompeo – $35m
Dan Marino – $35m
The Miami Dolphins’ Dan Marion has very impressive credentials from all his time on the field so it came as no surprise when he was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame in 2005. He is now retired from playing football and lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with his wife and their six children. It seems like Marino has his hands full with so many children to care for, and he has replaced the pig skin with daipers.
Dan Marino – $35m
Joel Osteen – $40m
So here is one of the more surprising entries on our list, Joel Osteen with a net worth of around $40 million, is actually a pastor! He became an international sensation with his televangelism, so much so that his book sales made over $50 million! All this from a man who used to be afraid of public speaking. It is no mystery that televangelism is a highly lucrative occupation, and Joel has turned inspirational Christian speaking and writing into an enormous source of wealth.
Joel Osteen – $40m
Kaley Cuoco – $55m
Kaley Cuoco is another woman who made it to success after her work in The Big Bang Theory. Apparently, she earns $1 million for every episode of the show. While most people cannot hope to make anything close to this much money in a lifetime, Cuoco can make this much in just one thirty-minute long episode of the enormously popular and lucrative sitcom. We hope that she puts all that money to good use!
Kaley Cuoco – $45m
Selena Gomez – $75m
Like Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez also made her acting debut with Barney and Friends, as well as Wizards of Waverly Place, when she was paid £30,000 per episode! She now also has a made a successful music career for herself, as well as a highly publicized relationship with Justin Bieber. Sensational relationships aside, Gomez has also made a lot of money from producing the dramatic teen drama, 13 Reasons Why.
Selena Gomez – $45m
Judge Judy- $440m
Judge Judy is actually one of the highest-paid and successful reality TV stars. Already back in 2010, her annual income was $6 million, and today it is reportedly $47m, giving her an estimated net worth of around the unbelievable figure of $440m! She has actually been on the small screen since 1996, and her show is still going strong. Most judges earn quite well, but taking your job to the small screen is bound to inflate your salary tenfold!
Judge Judy- $47m
Melissa McCarthy – $60m-$80m
Melissa McCarthy really entered hearts since she played Sookie on Gilmore Girls, but the comedic actress has since played quite a number of roles since then, and you may remember her from her performances in Bridesmaids, Tammy, and Spy. Melissa has made her fortune from playing quirky and crazy characters, and we love how well she brings her roles to life with such wild and hilarious energy. Keep up the madness, McCarthy!
Melissa McCarthy – $50m
Hugh Hefner – $50m
Hugh Hefner, the ‘daddy’ of Playboy, used to have a net worth of $200 million, and even though it went down considerably when Playboy started losing money, he died with a very respectable $50 million to his name. Whether you love or hate Hefner, the man managed to go from a humble journalist to the head of one of the world’s most iconic and successful adult magazines in the world.
Hugh Hefner – $50m
Johnny Galecki – $50m
The Big Bang Theory lead star Johnny Galecki earned $1 million per episode, as well as appearing on I Know What You Did Last Summer, Vanilla Sky, as well as a number of Broadway Productions. Some sources estimate that his net worth has actually doubled over the last couple of years, making it closer to $100m! While Galecki plays the endearing goofball incredibly convincingly in his iconic sitcom role, he seems rather serious in real life.
Johnny Galecki – $50m
Jeremy Clarkson – $60m
Jeremy Clarkson is the opinionated journalist and writer who really made it as a household name when he started hosting Top Gear. He has many assets under his name, like eight luxury cars, a million-dollar home in Oxfordshire, and even a lighthouse, because who doesn’t need one of them! Despite having made his living by being the rudest and most obnoxious person in the room, Clarkson is foremost a talented and skilled journalist.
Jeremy Clarkson – $55m
Adam Levine – $60m-$90m
Lead singer of Maroon 5, Adam Levine has also been a mentor and judge on The Voice. He is married to Namibian model Behati Prinsloo with whom he has a daughter. His band has been going strong since the early 2000s, managing to stay incredibly popular and relevant in today’s media and spotlight with the continuous release of incredible albums and a dedication to touring the world. He will be loved!
Adam Levine – $60m
Britney Spears – $60m
Britney Spears, AKA The Queen of Pop, also got her start in Disney’s Channel The Mickey Mouse Club, alongside Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, and Ryan Gosling. But she really made it as pop star with her hit single Oops… I Did It Again and has had many more hits since. Spears continues to fight her father and manager for independence over her professional and personal rights. We really hope that she can be free one day!
Britney Spears – $63m
Jennifer Garner – $65m-$80m
Jennifer Garner started acting over 20 years ago, with her first role in the TV movie Zoya, and has not shown any signs of stopping since then, reflected in her estimated net worth ranging somewhere between $65m and $80m. You probably remember her the most fondly from her role as the master spy with endless convincing costumes and personas in the hit action thriller television show, Alias. What is next for Garner?
Jennifer Garner – $65m
Emma Watson – $80m
Emma Watson is a truly impressive woman! Of course, we all remember her from the Harry Potter franchise, where she played Hermione Granger. Since then she has continued acting, adding ever more impressive credits to her name, with films such as The Diary of a Wallflower, and recently in the live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, as Belle. She is also an outspoken feminist and activist, strongly believing in using her position of power for the greater good, and we adore her even more for it!
Emma Watson – $70m
Kim Cattrall – $75m
Kim Cattrall made it into the public consciousness when she starred in Sex in the City as Samantha, even receiving a Golden Globe Award for the role! While we have plenty of incredibly successful modern television shows that have made its actors amazingly wealthy, few of them can hold a candle to Cattrall’s riches, having made a phenomenal amount of money from her time as the sultry sex symbol in Sex in the City.
Kim Cattrall – $75m
Kelly Ripa – $75m
Kelly Ripa got her onscreen acting debut in All My Children, but Live with Regis and Kathie was the show that really propelled her into the spotlight. Kelly has an annual salary of about $20 million! Yup, you read that right! Even with her greatest performances and shows behind her, Ripa still manages to rake in a massive payload on an annual basis, something few actors in general can hope to enjoy.
Kelly Ripa – $75m
Larry the Cable Guy – $80m-$100m
Daniel Lawrence Whitney is better known as Larry the Cable Guy, and is a successful comedic actor as well as a country singer. He has released seven albums over the years as well as starring in films such as Delta Force, Witless Protection, and Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector. He married Cara Whitney in 2005, and they have two children together. Despite his wild and rebellious country boy persona, Larry is richer than most Americans!
Larry the Cable Guy – $80m
Bill O’Reilly – $85m
Bill O’Reilly is a TV host, political commentator, and journalist, with rather conservative views. He started working in the 1980s, and worked at WNEP-TV for a while, but really made a name for himself while hosting The O’Reilly Factor. Bill has also written 15 books which have contributed to his net worth of a whopping $85 million. We wish that we could make a killing being as obnoxious and disagreeable as Bill has managed to.
Bill O’Reilly – $85m
Reba McEntire – $95m
Dubbed the ‘Queen of Country’, Reba McEntire is a singer and songwriter who got her first record deal with Mercury Records in 1975, and has since sold more than 80 million records! She has also tried her hand at acting and had her film debut in 1990, with Tremors. McEntire is an American legend that has made modern country music what it is today alongside her fellow icons. Her music is timeless!
Reba McEntire – $95m
Howard Stern – $600m-$700m
Now sometimes referred to as the ‘600 million dollar man’, with an estimated net worth somewhere between $600m and $700m, Howard Stern says he wanted to be a radio star since he was a child, and his dream came true. Earning his fame with The Howard Stern Show, he had 20 million listeners at the height of his career. Howard has also produced and hosted a number of talk shows, and was even inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2012.
Howard Stern – $95m
Jeff Foxworthy – $100m
Although he never graduated from Georgia Tech, Jeff Foxworthy was destined for great things it turns out. He didn’t know at first that he wanted to become a comedian, and actually worked at IBM for a while, but his colleagues encouraged him to embark on the comedy path. Jeff had his very own sitcom, The Jeff Foxworthy Show, which ran through the mid-eighties, and is now best known for his part in the comedy company Blue Collar Comedy Tour.
Jeff Foxworthy – $100m
Caitlyn Jenner – $100m
Caitlyn Jenner is the decathlon Olympic athlete who set records and won medals in 1976 in the Montreal Summer Olympics, all this while she was still known as William Bruce Jenner. She was married three times, and has six children, her third wife being Kris Jenner (the Kardashians matriarch), and they share two children together, Kendell and Kylie. Caitlyn came out as transgender in 2015, and her transition has quite a public one, being called one of the most famous openly transgender women in the world.
Caitlyn Jenner – $100m
Bradley Cooper – $100m
Bradley Cooper seems to be a pretty much ‘all-rounder’; talented, handsome, great comic timing, and super wealthy to boot! The Hangover star has done a lot of acting gigs over the years and gets a large number of endorsement deals as well, all which have helped contribute to his net worth of around $100 million. Cooper is a versatile actor that can embody the greatest of American soldiers to the most troubled of artists.
Bradley Cooper – $100m
Jesse James – $100m
No, we are not talking about the legendary bandit! Jesse Gregory James took various career paths, and because of injuries and the like was forced to look for a new career, all which helped him get to where he is today. Today he is a reality TV star, whose show Monster Garage became one of the best-paid shows on Discovery Channel, and he created a bike empire over the course of a decade, West Coast Choppers.
Jesse James – $100m
Bill & Hillary Clinton – $120m
Between the two of them, Hillary and Bill Clinton have a net worth of $120 million. Since the 90s they have both become household names, not just for Bill’s famous presidency and infamous ending of term in office, but also as public speakers, consultants, and publishing, and Hillary more recently as the Democratic candidate for presidency. Despite their troubled past, this couple has stayed committed to being as influential and powerful as a unit as possible.
Bill & Hillary Clinton – $110m
Roger Moore – $110 million
Roger Moore tragically died in 2017 of cancer, but before that, he had a long and successful film career, and most famously, was the third actor to play James Bond in seven films from 1973 until 1985. Roger was also well known for his extensive work with UNICEF and PETA. The gentleman was taken far too soon from us, but he left behind a phenomenal legacy that will be appreciated for all time to come.
Roger Moore – $110 million
Angelina Jolie – $100m-$160m
Angelina Jolie has been acting for a good number of years by now! Countless hit Hollywood films, and apparently, she had already secured her financial future when she played Lara Croft in Tomb Raider. You probably know lots of films starring Angelina, but you might not know that she was also the voice of Tigress in Kung Fu Panda. Today she does a lot of philanthropic work, especially as a UN Goodwill Ambassador, and makes sure she uses her position of celebrity to talk about issues that matter. Different sources put her net wealth somewhere between $100m and $160m.
Angelina Jolie – $160m
Gordon Ramsay- $220m
The British chef, Gordon Ramsay, is famous around the world nowadays, and not just for his five-star restaurants. He made it as an international reality star when his feisty personality was enjoyed on shows such as Master Chef, Hell’s Kitchen, and Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. While Ramsay made a killing by being a belligerent and foul-mouthed bully in his reality television shows, his restaurants and sincere performances as a chef still earned him hundreds of millions of dollars.
Gordon Ramsay- $160m
Julia Roberts – $200m-$250m
Julia Roberts has a famous beautiful smile, and other than that is also famous for the numerous hit films she has been in where she has shown her versatility as an actress, such as in Pretty Woman or Erin Brockovich. During the 1990s and the first half of the 2000s, Julia was the highest paid actress in the world! Holding this status, even for a short time, is enough to earn anyone a couple of million dollars.
Julia Roberts – $170m
Christopher Nolan – $180m
Christopher Nolan is the British born director, whose reputation of a talented filmmaker and producer precedes him. The turning point in his career was when he was asked to revive the Batman franchise in 2005, which produced Batman Begins, The Dark Night, and The Dark Night Rises. Today he is worth roughly $180m. His films have been some of the most intelligent and thrilling action hits, well deserving of every movie ticket’s earnings.
Christopher Nolan – $180m
Denzel Washington – $200m-$250m
Award-winning actor Denzel Washington is much loved by many. He has a long list of acting credits that could keep us here all night should we go through them, in case you just need a little reminder of some of those films; Malcolm X, Training Day, American Gangster, are just a few. The beloved actor’s net worth is put at somewhere between $200m and $250m today. Washington’s intense acting style is irresistible.
Denzel Washington – $200m
Wayne Gretzky – $280m
Wayne Gretzky is considered one of the best hockey players, ever! He spent 20 years in the NHL, and has played for the Edmonton Oilers, the New York Rangers, the Los Angeles Kings, and St. Louis Blues. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame and is the current vice chairman and partner of the Edmonton Oilers entertainment group. That laid-back smile is only afforded with a titanic fortune!
Wayne Gretzky – $200m
Sandra Bullock – $200m
Sandra Bullock is another versatile Hollywood star with over twenty years in the industry already under her belt, who can definitely stand her ground in both the drama the comedy genre, as well as an impressive woman who is not afraid to take a stand for what she believes in. Bullock gracefully accepted her Razzie award, delivering a hilariously humble speech, before being awarded an Academy Award only days later!
Sandra Bullock – $200m
Robert De Niro – $500m
Robert De Niro is another definite Hollywood veteran, whose first film was released in 1969, and despite his advancing age, is still acting in a variety of impressive roles. He has been nominated for, and has won, countless awards over the years. Part of his capital has gone towards co-founding the film studio TriBeCa Productions, the Tribeca Film Festival, the restaurants Nobu and Tribeca Grill (which he co-owns with Broadway producer Stewart F. Lane), The Greenwich Hotel (located in Tribeca), and the restaurant inside the hotel, Locanda Verde (run by executive chef and co-owner Andrew Carmellini).
Robert De Niro – $200m
Harrison Ford – $230m
Harrison Ford is another incredibly popular acting veteran, and amongst other roles, his performance as Indiana Jones and as Hans Solo helped secure this fate. His career is still going strong and we can safely assume that the new Star Wars movie will have given his net worth a further boost. Ford has brought some of the most iconically thrilling roles to life across the science fiction and adventure genres we have ever enjoyed.
Harrison Ford – $210m
Robert Downey Jr. – $300m
Robert Downey Jr. has probably already played that character for whom he will always be remembered in Iron Man. But he has been around for a while now and has really demonstrated his professional development over time, and has starred in many hit films over the years, such as Sherlock Holmes and The Avengers. Despite having struggled with a troubled past that continues to haunt him to this day, Robert always keeps his attitude carefree and comedic.
Robert Downey Jr. – $220m
Mark Wahlberg – $300m
Mark Wahlberg wasn’t always destined for success, with his early life being tied up with racist gangs and substance abuse. Today he is married to Rhea Durham and they have four children together. He began his career as a model for Calvin Klein and as a member of the band New Kids on the Block, but he was soon made it into the world of acting and producing, where his fame reached unprecedented heights and has starred in countless hit films such as The Departed, Ted, and The Transformers.
Mark Wahlberg – $225m
Leonardo DiCaprio – $260m-$300m
Leonardo DiCaprio finally got the Oscar he deserved for all his great work in the film industry. If you are still unsure, just watch What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, Titanic, Blood Diamond, or The Revenant. Leo is also extremely passionate about saving the planet and promoting causes surrounding climate change, we definitely recommend watching his documentary Before the Flood. DiCaprio has been working in the industry since he was a child, working indescribably hard to get to where he is today.
Leonardo DiCaprio – $245m
George Clooney – $500m
George Clooney began his career as a superstar on the hospital drama ER, but since then has acted in countless blockbuster films. George Clooney is another celebrity who makes sure his stardom is put to good use as an environmental and human rights activist. Clooney is not just phenomenally successful in the film industry, but in his love life too, having married one of the most acclaimed and adored lawyers and human rights activists of today, Amal Clooney.
George Clooney – $250m
Will Smith – $350m
Will Smith shot to stardom with his character in the Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and since then has come a long way indeed! Some of his hit films include Men In Black, Ali, Wild Wild West, Bad Boys, Hancock, Hitch, Suicide Squad, and I Am Legend. Interestingly, since his wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith began her Facebook Watch Series, The Red Table Talks, his net worth has gone up even more!
Will Smith – $260m
Bjorn Ulvaeus – $300m
Bjorn is one of the founders ABBA, the legendary Swedish pop band. No one could have anticipated the success ABBA would achieve, but it seems to have Bjorn set for life. The iconic pop group skyrocketed to international fame and success after they rocked the Eurovision Song Contest with their breakout hit, Waterloo. They then continued to take the world by storm with many fantastic albums and concerts, which are still widely enjoyed to this day.
Bjorn Ulvaeus – $300m
Jackie Chan – $400m
Jackie Chan is definitely one of the most famous and successful martial artists and actors ever, and the Hong Kong native is definitely one of the biggest international stars born in Asia. He started out in Hollywood in 1988 as a comedic actor but since then has added many other genres to his list of achievements. Chan is highly regarded as one of the most amusingly acrobatic actors in the world, having pulled off some of the most daringly entertaining stunts ever.
Jackie Chan – $300m
Bruce Springsteen – $500m
Bruce Springsteen has won numerous awards for his music over the years. Starting his career in the 1960s, he has been rolling out hits ever since. You cannot talk about the greatest American artists without mentioning Springsteen. With a career spanning more than sixty years, each year filled with incredible performances and new music, Springsteen is to modern music what Einstein was to physics. We wish the legend many more years of success!
Bruce Springsteen – $300m
Keanu Reeves – $360m
Keanu Reeves had his onscreen debut in 1985 with One Step Away, and has since proved himself as a versatile actor, appearing in movies such as Speed, The Matrix, Constantine, The Neon Demon, The Whole Truth, Something’s Gotta Give, and The Lake House. He is also an avid motorcycling lover, and founded Arch Motorcycle Company, a custom motorcycle shop. Keanu’s next most anticipated roles include the mysterious Johnny Silverhand in the upcoming extremely hyped science fiction roleplaying game, Cyberpunk 2077.
Keanu Reeves – $350m
Jessica Alba – $200m-$300m
Jessica Alba has actually been in the industry since she was just 13 years old! Over the years she has built up a respectable list of acting credits, and we are not surprised this talented and beautiful woman has made so much money! Alba may not appear in many roles these days, but given that she has been acting since she was barely a teenager, we feel that she has more than earned a well-deserved break.
Jessica Alba – $350m
Taylor Swift – $400m
Taylor Swift has become an international sensation with musical hit singles like Love Story, Tim McGraw, Bad Blood, Our Song, and Shake It Off. She has also played her hand in acting with small roles in films such as Valentine’s Day and The Giver. She has also won her fair share of Grammys, even if Kanye West did his best to steal one from her. Swift has years of fantastic album released ahead of her, so stay tuned!
Taylor Swift – $360m
Sylvester Stallone – $400m
Where do we even begin with one of the action genre’s most dedicated and famous contributors? Sylvester Stallone made a name for himself with films like Rambo and Rocky, but since has worked on countless more hit films. Whether he was shooting hundreds of bad guys with his massive machinegun in the jungle or punching the daylights out of his opponents in the ring, Stallone worked incredibly hard at every one of his performances and continues to do so to this day.
Sylvester Stallone – $400m
Johnny Depp – $200m
Johnny Depp is an extremely popular actor who has earned himself a fortune over the last decade with films such as Edward Scissorhands, Chocolat, Pirates of the Caribbean, Alice in Wonderland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Sleepy Hollow, and Nightmare on Elm Street, creating a name for himself as an extremely versatile actor who likes a challenge. Depp’s career is in the scrapheap now after his controversial involvement with ex-girlfriend Amber Heard.
Johnny Depp – $400m
Jack Nicholson $400m
Jack Nicholson has his pick of roles today after demonstrated his talent in so many movies. In case you wanted to remember what talent and versatility this man offers, just check out One Flew Out of the Cookoo’s Nest, Mars Attacks, A Few Good Men, Something’s Gotta Give, The Bucket List, The Departed, Batman, and The Witches of Eastwick. Nicholson has also had relative success as a director and producer.
Jack Nicholson $400m
Mel Gibson – $425m-$450m
Mel Gibson has had some controversies over the years in the industry, but his acting talent cannot be taken away from him! Amongst others, he starred in Braveheart, Lethal Weapon, What Women Want, and The Patriot. He also turned his hand to producing and actually funded his film Passion of the Christ out of his own pocket, followed by the South American thriller drama, Apocalypto. Gibson is infamous for his furious and problematic outbursts.
Mel Gibson – $425m
Peter Jackson – $500m
If you are a fan of the televised Lord of the Rings trilogy or of The Hobbit, then you have Peter Jackson to thank for that! He has quite a number of awards already to his name, and a fun fact is that he is also very passionate about historical preservation. Jackson blew world audiences away when he released the first installment in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and continued to captivate us all with the subsequent releases until the trilogy was completed.
Peter Jackson – $450m
Victoria Beckham – $450m
Victoria Beckham has made her fortune also from her time as Posh Spice in the hit girl-group The Spice Girls, but also from her work as a businesswoman and a fashion designer. While her fellow pop group members might have largely faded into obscurity, Beckham went on to make a phenomenal name and wealth for herself as a highly capable entrepreneur and designer. It also helped that she married David Beckham!
Victoria Beckham – $450m
Beyoncé Knowles – $400m-$500m
Beyonce needs no introduction in today’s world. She started out on the road to stardom as one-third of Destiny’s Child, but soared to another level of fame with her solo career. As was the case with Victoria Beckham, Beyonce transcended her former group members to become phenomenally more successful and acclaimed. Along with her husband, Jay-Z, the two have become one of the wealthiest power couples in America and the world.
Beyoncé Knowles – $450m
James Patterson – $500m-$600m
James Patterson is the successful author responsible for books such as Along Came a Spider, Kiss the Girls, 1st to Die, Sunday at Tiffany’s, Cross, Zoo, and Women’s Murder Club, some of which also received onscreen adaptations. We may not have mentioned that many authors on this list, but given Patterson’s contribution to cinema with so many of his stories having been turned into epic thrillers, we feel like he deserves mention. That, and his monumental wealth!
James Patterson – $470m
Coldplay – $475m
British rock pop band Coldplay consists of Chris Martin, Johnny Buckland, Will Champion, and Guy Barryman, and together they have a net value of $475 million. They were originally called Pectoralz and Starfish when they formed in 1996, and have since made it as a success with a level of fame not many music groups have, having done numerous tours and released seven albums. Their music ranges from slow and sad to poppy and uplifting.
Coldplay – $475m
Tom Cruise – $570m
Tom Cruise is such a well-known actor in the industry, at a time he was known as Mr. Reliable because any film with him in it was guaranteed to be a hit. Just think of Top Gun, Eyes Wide Shut, Mission Impossible, Jerry McGuire, Minority Report, Jack Reacher, and The Last Samurai. Cruise is an outspoken advocate and member of the Scientology movement, trying his best to paint the shady cult in a positive light.
Tom Cruise – $500m
Elton John – $500m
Elton John might have reached the height of his fame in the 70s but he is still very relevant today. The musician has taken home quite a number of awards over the five decades he has been performing and releasing music. He is also keen on raising awareness around issues surrounding HIV and AIDS, and even started ‘The Elton John AIDS Foundation’. John was even made a knight by te queen of England.
Elton John – $500m
Mariah Carey – $300m-$520m
Mariah Carey worked hard and it seems to have paid off. Known for her five-octave vocal range, her melismatic style, the power of her voice, she has been around and making the charts since the 1990s. Mariah is not just a singer nowadays either, she is also is a songwriter, actress, record producer, and entrepreneur, and with estimates varying between $300m and $520m for her net worth, we think it is safe to say she is pretty successful!
Mariah Carey – $520m
Shah Rukh Khan – $600m-$700m
Shah Rukh Khan is thought to be the highest earning Indian actor ever. Dubbed The King of Bollywood, he has 80 films under his belt already and has received many awards. Shah is married to Gauri and they have three kids together. She is actually a Hindu and he is Muslim, but they make it work! Khan’s popularity has spread to Western audiences too, making him a global staple for all audiences.
Shah Rukh Khan – $600m
Chuck Lorre – $800m
Chuck Lorre is best known for creating two of the biggest hitting sitcoms, Two and a Half Men and The Big Bang Theory, as well as quite a number of other hits. He is a writer, composer, and producer. This incredibly talented writer has written countless hilarious episodes for many different sitcoms and still somehow manages to keep his witty humor fresh and engaging for laughing audiences across the globe.
Chuck Lorre – $600m
Celine Dion – $800m
Celine Dion is another musician who will probably always be relevant, with her music on the Titanic soundtrack being unforgettable. She has made her fortune with album sales and her contract with MGM Grand Vegas. Dion’s astronomical net profit is completely deserved, having made countless people across so many cultures and language barriers feel so many powerful emotions and inspirations. Dion is the queen of emotional rhythm and blues and she is a queen in her own right!
Celine Dion – $630m
Dr. Dre – $820m
Everything started with his hit single Set It Off in 1996, but Dr. Dre has done a lot since then. Dr. Dre is actually the man behind NWA Records, and the man who discovered Eminem, and has dramatically increased his net worth when he started his electronics company, Beats By Dre, and even dabbled in acting for a bit. Recently, he produced his dramatic and violent biographical film, Straight Outta Compton.
Dr. Dre – $700m
James Cameron – $700m
James Cameron is the ridiculously talented director, who has directed such hits like Titanic and Avatar amongst plenty of others. James actually met his wife, Suzy Amis, when she played the protagonist’s granddaughter in Titanic. Cameron is also generous with his donations to philanthropic and environmental caused that he is passionate about. We cannot wait for the next Avatar epic, whenever that actually ends up coming out! Stay tuned, Cameron fans.
James Cameron – $700m
Jay-Z – $1bn
Yup, you read that right. Jay-Z is currently estimated to have a net worth of around 1 billion dollars! He is known to be an absolute star of Rap, which is pretty fitting then considering he is married to Queen Beyonce herself. He has been in the music business for at least three decades now, as well as dabbled in film production, and recently worked on the unusually sweet project, Annie.
Jay-Z – $700m
P Diddy – $855m
P Diddy, AKA Sean Combs, has also been in the music business for a while now, and even though he is not so much in the limelight nowadays, he has kept his millions, don’t worry! Diddy was a household name among pop and hip-hop fans alike, appearing on MTV almost constantly. Today, he is something of a historical icon, without much in the way of an active participation in today’s music industry.
P Diddy – $760m
Madonna – $800m
Queen of Pop, Madonna, has had an incredibly successful career over the years and has earned the salary to show for it! Madonna began her life as a humble and sweet-natured university student from a rough neighborhood, having to struggle through poverty and the effects of violent crime before making it into the late 20th century’s musical stage. From that moment onward, she has continued to wow us through the decades with her many different styles, both musical and fashion-wise.
Madonna – $800m
U2 – $838m
U2 was one of the most successful bands around in its time. Formed in 1976, the Irish band consists of Bono, Adam Clayton, the Edge, and Larry Mullen Jr., and four decades later they are still worth $838 million! U2 have largely faded into obscurity in the modern pop world, being replaced by younger and brighter stars. They may not be in fashion any longer, but older listeners still adore their classics.
U2 – $838m
Jerry Bruckheimer – $900m
Jerry Bruckheimer is an extremely successful Hollywood producer. To give you an idea of some of the hit films he produced Top Gun, Con Air, Bad Boys, Armageddon, Black Hawk Down, Pearl Harbor, and Beverly Hills Cop, as well as a number of TV shows like CSI and Cold Case. This man has some timeless classics to his name, and although not all of them were that intelligent, they all have a scale and epicness that is difficult to reproduce.
Jerry Bruckheimer – $850m
J.K. Rowling – $1bn
J.K. Rowling definitely has an inspiring rags-to-riches tale of success, and boy if those numbers are anything to go by, she really made it! She is the author responsible for introducing magic into so many people’s lives around the world when she wrote the Harry Potter books. Her enchanting stories of the lovable young wizards and their magnificent magical castle are the feel-good story of our generation, not to mention the amazing eight films made from these books.
J.K. Rowling – $1bn
Paul McCartney – $1.2bn
Paul McCartney is the height of success in the music world, and even though he doesn’t play much nowadays, he doesn’t really need to! If you do not know that he was a member of the world-conquering pop group, The Beatles, then you are probably too young to know any better. You do not crack the one billion dollar net worth mark without being part of a sensation bigger than most things in our world.
Paul McCartney – $1.2bn
Andrew Lloyd Webber – $1.2bn
Andrew Lloyd Webber is an extremely successful composer and probably the most successful still alive today. His show, Cats, is the fourth longest-running show on Broadway ever, and Phantom of the Opera is in the top spot. He definitely has the net value and the many prestigious awards to show for all his work. Webber has brought so many incredible and timeless musical hits into our world and has inspired whole movements in Broadway and Hollywood alike.
Andrew Lloyd Webber – $1.2bn
Jami Gertz – $2bn
Jami Gertz is the actress from Crossroads, Twister, Quicksilver, The Lost Boys, Sixteen Candles, and Less Than Zero, as well as a number of small-screen projects such as The Neighbors and Still Standing. She has recently gone on business ventures with her husband, Antony Ressler, bringing her into the realm of the billionaire. Acting is one thing, but business will generally make you a lot wealthier than the average television actor.
Jami Gertz – $2bn
Oprah Winfrey – $2.6bn-$3.2bn
When you are already in the billions we are not sure it matters whether the first estimate or the second is closer to the truth, either one, we’d take it! Oprah Winfrey has an enormous fortune which she earned with her incredible business skills, hard work, and probably a little bit of luck too! She started out with her talk show, and since she has launched her own network and has interviewed any celebrity worth their salt!
Oprah Winfrey – $3.2bn
Steven Spielberg – $3.6bn
Steven Spielberg has earned his fortune thanks to his work on hit films such as ET, Super 8, and Jaws, to name just a few, and his work has a massive influence on pop culture and society in general. His films range from child-friendly family adventures like ET to hard-hitting and mature dramas like Schindler’s List and even gory thrillers like Jaws. Whatever he decides to make, Spielberg is a pioneer in any genre.
Steven Spielberg – $3.6bn
George Lucas – $5.4bn
George Lucas is the man behind the Star Wars franchise, and he later sold it to Disney for… wait for it… a whopping $4 billion! Which clearly made him shoot to the top of our list! He is also the co-creator and co-writer of the Indiana Jones movies. Whether you prefer to watch Jedis swat at each other with their glowing swords, or a dashing anthropologist rescue relics from evil forces, Lucas is the master of adventure.
George Lucas – $5.4bn
Jenna Jameson – $10m
Jenna Jameson is probably most well-known for her work in the adult film industry over the 1990s. She has appeared in many movies over the years, directed a number of films too, and published a few books. You might not have thought it of such a bold performer, but Jameson is an intelligent and versatilely talented woman with her fingers in many pies. She has a lot of experience in a variety of fields.
Jenna Jameson – $10m
Jim Carrey – $150m-$180m
Jim Carrey is a committed character actor who really goes the extra mile when getting into a new character for a film. Movies like Dumb and Dumber, The Mask, Ace Ventura, and Bruce Almighty, really imprinted Jim Carrey’s name on everyone’s mind. He has shown his serious side too with films like The Number 23, The Bad Batch, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Legend! Carrey has faded into obscurity in recent years.
Jim Carrey – $150 million
Queen Elizabeth II – $485 million
Don’t be surprised to find The Queen of England on our list! This one probably doesn’t need too much explaining! This Royal has outlived more people than most emperors and does not seem to be going anywhere any time soon. She has contributed more to England’s successes and global relations than anyone alive today, having outperformed and certainly outserved dozens of prime ministers. We hope that her first-born son lives up to her expectations when his time comes to sit the throne.
Queen Elizabeth II – $485 million
Bill Cosby – $400m
Bill Cosby has $400 million to his name due to his successful acting career, and the hit show The Cosby Show. He recently made headlines when over 60 women came forward to accuse him of sexual harassment and abuse, with allegations reaching back to the 1960s, there was a highly publicized trial and he was convicted in the end. We were all shocked when one of the world’s sweetest writers, actors, and producers turned out to be a horrific monster.
Bill Cosby – $400m
Stan Lee – $50m – $80m
Stan Lee is probably the most famous and successful comic book writer ever! He is the man behind all the Marvel characters we love so much! Apparently, it is possible that his net worth could have been higher but he made several bad business decisions in the past – but we think $50-$80 million is still pretty darn impressive! Sadly, he died at the end of 2018. Long live the king of comic books!
Stan Lee – $50 – 80 million
Lady Gaga – $320 million
Lady Gaga is a complete star! The ultra-talented musician has released many hit songs, where she is not afraid to express her opinions. She also recently starred in A Star Is Born, which received critical acclaim. Despite having chosen to drop out of the music industry, Gaga has plenty of other projects that she is working on in other lucrative and engaging fields. Watch out for her next explosive performance!
Lady Gaga – $300 million
Macaulay Culkin – $16m-$18m
Macaulay Culkin (try saying that name fast!) became a star and a household name at a very young age, he was just 10 years old when he played Kevin McCallister in Home Alone! He continued to act for some years, and now he spends time on his music career. Culkin has had a difficult life, battling with substance abuse and other forms of self-destructive behavior for many years as a rebel without a cause.
Macaulay Culkin – $15m
Kid Rock – $100m
Kid Rock, born Robert James Ritchie, is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist, music producer, and actor. His career spans over 20 years, where he started off in rap, as one of a few white rappers, and over the years his music has encompassed rap, hip-hop, rock, and country. Although his career took some time to take-off, by 1998 he has a more developed personal musical style and stage persona and wanted to make what he called a “redneck, shit-kicking rock ‘n’ roll rap” album, which resulted in him achieving international success with his fourth studio album, Devil Without a Cause.
Kid Rock
Elisabeth Shue – $12.5m
Elisabeth Shue is an American actress best known for being in movies such as The Karate Kid, Back to the Future Parts I and III, and Leaving Las Vegas, and TV shows such as CSI, and now has an accumulated net worth of $12.5 million. This is one impressive woman who didn’t let things faze her; growing up she played on sports teams where she was the only woman and enrolled on a degree while starting her acting career, and though she dropped out once her career took off, she later completed her Bachelor degree in 2000.
Elisabeth Shue
Mike Tyson – $3m
Mike Tyson is one of the most famous professional boxers, whose name became known to boxing fans and boxing dummies alike. His career spanned over 20 years, and he was the youngest boxer to ever win the title of the world heavyweight champion when he was just 20 years old – and still holds the record today! After losing most of his money (~$300 million), his net worth is estimated to be only $3 million.
Mike Tyson
Ariana Grande – $72m
Ariana Grande really made it big over the last few years and is now an international musician! She actually started out on Broadway, and soon after started on the Nickelodeon show, Victorious, where she played Cat Valentine for the four seasons the show ran for. Grande is one of the most acclaimed and popular musicians to make it to the big time in the past several years. She is also notorious for her bad behavior!
Ariana Grande – $35m
Alyssa Milano – $10m
Alyssa Milano is probably best remembered for her work on Who’s The Boss, Charmed, and Melrose Place, but her unbelievable net worth is thanks to her impressive list of extensive acting credits. This beautiful lady worked hard and consistently! She is also the mother of two children. We love Alyssa’s cool and collected demeanor and her dedication to her work and to motherhood. She maintained our attention long beyond her acting career as a strong personality.
Alyssa Milano – $45m
Peter Sallis – $5m – $8m
British actor Peter Sallis became famous for his work as the voice of Wallace in Wallace and Gromit. Other than his voiceover work, Peter also did a fair bit of acting work, with brilliant comic timing. He retired from acting in 2010 and sadly died in 2017. Sallis may not have been as famous as other entries to this list, having mainly remained in the recording booth for most of his career, but he is still an amazing contribution to world entertainment.
Peter Sallis – $245m