Taylor Swift – Singer, $400 Million

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has been a musical sensation since record producer Scott Borchetta discovered her at the young age of fifteen. With over 50 awards under her belt, Taylor Swift is one of the greatest musicians of our time, collaborating with fellow artists such as Justin Bieber and Faith Hills.

Taylor Swift bought her first mansion at age 21, which led her to have an impressive history in real estate, she currently owns several gorgeous properties all over America which have a combined value of over $80 million. Recently she has been looking for a new home in London for herself and her boyfriend, Joe Alwyn.

Madonna – Singer, $850 Million

With a net worth of $850 Million, Madonna is the second wealthiest singer in the world. She is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and has sold 300 million album copies. However, her music career is not the only source of income.
Madonna is also a phenomenal actress, as is demonstrated by her performance in ‘Body of Evidence.’ The role gained her a paycheck of more than $2.5 Million. Other contributors to the net-income are Madonna’s entertainment company ‘Maverick’ and four fashion brands. She does so much and yet sings like an angel!

Bruce Springsteen – Singer, $300 Million

Bruce Springsteen’s evergreen lyrics have won the hearts of fans all over the world. His energetic performances on stage truly defy his age and captivates everyone present. Reflecting this success in his studio albums, ‘Born In the USA’ sold 30 million copies worldwide.

His multiple Grammy and Golden Globe wins along with inductions to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, show his unmatched successful as the best rock figure from the 80s. The title comes with enormous wealth, and Springsteen has splurged on a host of splendid mansions across three US states! A role model to many, Bruce is big on charity too!

Shakira – Singer, $300 Million

The Colombian beauty, Shakira, has mesmerized us with her hypnotic dance moves since she made the switch to the English song arena from her Latin roots. Her 2010 song for the FIFA World Cup, ‘Waka Waka’, is the highest-grossing world cup song ever – bet many can relate to how much this song makes you dance even years after its release!

Her other dance number ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ also broke records being the most played song in a week in radio history. With over 75 million tracks sold worldwide and married to star footballer Gerard Pique, Shakira is living the dream!

Parker Schnabel – Miner & TV Personality, $8 Million

He is only 27 years old, but Parker Schnabel has already earned himself a vast fortune of around $8 million. Ever since he was a child, he’s been spending his time in the mines, next to his father and grandfather. By the age of 15, Parker was helping his grandad run the family business!

Today, Parker’s a TV star and a world-famous miner! He has his show, Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail, on top of appearing in Gold Rush: Alaska since 2011! However, Parker’s not chosen to invest in real estate of fancy vehicles like other celebrities. Instead, he invests all his earnings back into his business so far.

Tom Brady – American Football Quarterback, $180 Million

After winning 6 Super Bowl games and 4 Most Valuable Player awards, Tom Brady is reined among the top 10 NFL athletes in the world. With nearly two decades on the field, the leading quarterback has recently announced that he is entering free agency.

Rumor has it that he will be signing soon and is expecting a hefty annual salary (No surprises there!). Having an already impressive net worth of $180 million, allows Brady to splurge on the likes of sixteen thousand dollar diets. He is also married to supermodel Gisele Bundchen, and the couple boasts a joint value of $540 million. A power couple, for sure!

Kevin Durant – Basketball Player, $170 Million

The National Basketball Association drafted Kevin Durant in 2007 by the Seattle SuprSonics, and in 2019 he found himself singing a four-year-long contract with the Brooklyn Nets which added $164 million to his existing net worth! Overall, Kevin Durant might only be 31 years old, but he’s already worth $170 million due to his widely recognized skills in the field. 

With having all this money, he’s gotten to enjoy many luxuries, like his old Malibu house, which he sold in 2019 for $12.15 million after owning it for just a year. In 2020, he and some of his teammates tested positive with COVID-19, but thankfully he was able to recover smoothly.

Kobe Bryant – Basketball Player, $600 Million

Kobe Bryant won his $600 million fortune both on and off the court – that’s how he did it! Being a legendary basketball player, we applaud Kobe for his athleticism, which earned him an impressive salary and even more in endorsements. According to Forbes, he was the highest-paid athlete in the history of team sports back in 2016.

By the time the NBA star retired, he had a total career earnings of $770 million, showing us how to go out in style. Even after retiring, Kobe continued to make money moves that saw him bagging an Oscar for his short film titled ‘Dear Basketball’.

Paige Spiranac – Professional Golfer, ~$3 Million

The dreamgirl of many, Paige Renee Spiranac, is a professional golfer known for her incredible social media presence. She has around 2M followers on Instagram; however, her intention was to only post trick-videos!

Spiranac has played college golf at the University of Arizona and the San Diego State University. She played professionally on the Cactus Tour in 2015 that earned her the only win at Scottsdale’s Orange Tree Country Club. In 2016, Spiranac said yes to the marriage proposal by a former minor league baseball player, Steven Tinoco. As of 2020, Paige has a stunning net worth of ~$3 Million to her name!

Rick Harrison – TV Personality, $5 Million

The TV star is popularly known for co-owning the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas. This shop gets featured on the History Channel’s highest-rated reality series, ‘Pawn Stars’, which helps Rick make a weekly turnover of $2000.

Hence, the businessman not only earns through his store but also by the show incomes. Now isn’t that a smart investment? Accordingly, Harrison has made fortunes worth $5 million and owns a large house, dashing cars, and several other properties.

Christie Brinkley – Model, $80 Million

Being the face of CoverGirl for a quarter-century is quite the feat! Christie Brinkley’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues were all the rage back in the 80s!

Named by ‘Allure’ as one of the most attractive women of all time, Christie has come a long way from her modeling days and has her own business empire now. With Hair2Wear, a hair extension line, and Bellissima Prosecco, a sparkling wine label – it’s no surprise that Brinkley has enough dough to invest in luxury real estate as well. Of course, she has her long-running cable TV infomercials alongside Chuck Norris, to add to her income too!

Megyn Kelly – Journalist, $45 Million

Lookup for top-notch journalists in the US, and you will come across the name, ‘Megyn Kelly.’ The familiar face from ‘NBC News’ – she earned 69 million dollars for her three-year contract with the channel. The ever-hustling lady wrote her very own book titled, ‘Settle For More,’ and even signed with Harper Collins for more than ten million dollars!

So, it comes as no surprise that Kelly, who is now in her late forties, has accumulated a net worth of $49 million. But, like many stories that feature successful people, she also started small yet significant. Still, she never ceases to dream bigger and do better!

Travis Barker – Musician, $45 Million

The charismatic Travis Barker is known to most as the drummer from the Grammy-nominated band ‘Blink 182’. Their quadruple-platinum album ‘Enema Of The State’ sold more than 15 million copies.

Even though Travis was declared one of ‘The Hundred Greatest Drummers Of All Time’ by ‘Rolling Stone,’ that is not his only talent. He is also the owner of a successful fashion brand called ‘Famous Stars and Straps’, both streams of income add-up to a net worth of $45 Million. Barker uses his millionaire status to help those in need by donating to charities like ‘The GOOD+ Foundation.’ His philanthropic side makes the handsome musician seem even more attractive!

Jeff Bezos is the reason you can get your favorite products delivered right to your doorstep within a week. It is that capability that has made Amazon one of the top four technology giants and given Bezos a bank account containing $139 Billion.

Jeff Bezos – Amazon CEO, $139 Billion

The Princeton-graduate turned eCommerce extraordinaire has gathered his wealth due to his ingenious business strategies. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, his net-worth did not decrease, an achievement that is unique to only five people in the whole world. Contrary to expectations, he earned $24 Billion more than usual!

Robert Downey Jr. – Actor, $300 Million

Besides good looks and charisma, the one thing Downey has in common with his on-screen alter ego Iron Man is loads of money. The actor has the highest annual income and enjoys the net worth of $300 Million.

Robert was not born into wealth and struggled a lot, starting with poverty and substance abuse, then moving to showbiz only to get fired from ‘Saturday Night Live.’ He kept his morale high and introduced his talents to the world by playing ‘Charlie Chaplin’ in the 1992 movie with the same title. Robert won the fight against his addiction and became the inspiring super-hero everyone knows and loves now. Props to him!

Mark Wahlberg – Actor, $300 Million

The ‘Planet of the Apes’ actor Mark Wahlberg has an impressive portfolio and an even more striking net worth of $300 million. When he is not busy making us laugh in comedies like ‘Ted’, he is producing HBO shows like ‘Boardwalk Empire’ and ‘Ballers’.

Not only is he talented, but he is also kind and a philanthropist. On an incident where a female co-star did not get paid properly, Wahlberg expresses solidarity by donating the money he earned from the project to ‘Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund’ which aides abuse victims financially. Who doesn’t love a man who can take an ethical stand?

Dave Chapelle – Comedian, $50 Million

No one can watch ‘The Chappelle’s Show’ and not crack a laugh, Dave Chapelle is just that hilarious. His sense of humor has won him a Grammy, an Emmy, and a Mark Twain Award. You would be amazed to know that he is as resourceful as he is talented, worth $50 Million exactly.

Even leaving ‘Comedy Central’ did not take a toll on his wealth as he started starring in movies like ‘Half Baked’ and ‘Screwed,’ alongside doing his stand-up shows. He also signed a deal with Netflix wherein he would get $60 Million; this puts the feather of having the biggest comedy deal in Chapelle’s hat.

DeAndre Hopkins – Pro Athlete, $25 Million

Football has seen fewer greats than DeAndre, who features for the Arizona Cardinals as a wide receiver. Full of talent, and speed, we can’t just look away when he’s on the pitch!

Hopkins has come a long way since his college days in his career spanning some 7 years and has achieved quite a lot, including four Pro Bowls. He’s also been named to four All-Pro teams, and considering the big bucks these football stars earn, it is not surprising that his net worth is at a cool 25 million dollars. More than enough to see him off should he choose to hang his boots.

Laura Ingraham – Journalist, $70 Million

She is a radio host, political analyst, a best-selling author, and above all, a phenomenal woman! Laura Ingraham is undoubtedly one of the media superwomen in showbiz with a career spanning across three decades and still going. The former attorney started out with in-office duties before falling for the screen and she’s never looked back.

Since the 1980s, her star has been shining bright and currently, her foot is still hard on the gas! Besides being active on the political scene, she is still one admired personality and keeps fans and followers engaged with her podcasts. Amazing, right?

Jeff Foxworthy – Comedian, $100 Million

The American stand-up comedian, Jeff Foxworthy, found his calling at a comedy club laugh-off, following the urging of his IBM work colleagues. Little did he know his life would never be the same!

Topping comedy album charts right from the start, Jeff was making bigger waves of laughter with each release. His next step in being part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour gained him a large following and an even larger bank account! With multiple luxurious mansions for his family already in place, Jeff can have the retirement his former self could’ve only dreamed of.

Carole Baskin – Activist, ~$10 Million

Most of us who have watched Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness cannot get over this eccentric docudrama for a reason. It is based on Carole Baskin, an animal activist and owner of Big Cat Rescue, a non-profit organization in Tampa, where she rescues tigers. However, she charges a considerable amount from the visitors to see the rescued animals. The wealth accumulated through this is estimated at around $10 million.

She had also known to have inherited a huge amount of money estimated at around $10 million when her husband, Don Lewis, disappeared mysteriously. However, she has been the center of the conspiracy regarding his disappearance. 

Mike Tyson – Boxer, $3 Million

It’s never easy for a former athlete to fly as high as he did during his heyday. Especially when you were as good as Mike Tyson was. Considered to be one of the greatest boxers that stepped onto the ring, he became the youngest champion in history at the age of 20!

Tyson’s career and bank account numbers have been filled with ups and downs ever since. With a net worth evaluated on $3 million, Tyson is still a rich man, but he’s far from the $300 million he used to have to spare during his best years.

Cristiano Ronaldo – Professional Footballer, $466 Million

Cristiano Ronaldo is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for a Serie A club Juventus. He is also the captain of the Portugal national team. Ronaldo boasts various sponsorships and business ventures, and his estimated worth is around $466 Million. However, no one can claim how much this star is worth. 

Ronaldo is the second-highest-paid footballer in the world, according to Forbes, with estimated earnings of $109 million in 2019. He ranked sixth in the top 100 celebrities in 2019 behind Messi, Kanye West, Ed Sheeran, Kylie Jenner, and Taylor Swift, who is at the top spot. 

Peggy Pope – Actress, Estimated $40 Million

Born in Montclair, Peppy Pope was a renowned actress. She was nicknamed “The Office Lush” and played the role of an alcoholic who often exclaims “Attagirl!” in 9 to 5. She was also seen in the 1984 sci-fi movie The Last Starfighter. After a hiatus from the industry, Pope made a comeback in Choke in the year 2008. 

When Pope was unable to find stable work in the industry, she began a furniture business with Renée Taylor. The duo used to refinish and sell items that were found on the roadside. In May 2020, it was confirmed that the former actress has passed away at the age of 91.

Nick Cannon – Actor, $50 Million

Nick Cannon’s contagious laugh and fun personality make him the perfect TV show host. Fans of ‘America’s Got Talent’ and ‘The Nick Cannon show’ would vouch for this! Many don’t know that he’s also a talented screenwriter and director.

While he attained fame and was formerly married to super songstress Mariah Carey, his childhood was far from perfect. With minimal means to get by back then, it was Nick’s relentless hustle that got him all his current luxuries. Now his kids get to bask in extravagant vacations, holidays, and birthday bashes thanks to the $50 million fortune.

Chris Hemsworth – Actor, $76 Million

Chris Hemsworth’s breakthrough in Hollywood happened when he portrayed ‘Thor’ in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With the Avengers franchise, he is now one of the highest-paid actors in the world.

What’s interesting is that most of his other projects apart from the MCU are commercially unsuccessful. So his earnings as God of Thunder alone has given him the ability to indulge in lavish mansions, like the one he owns in Byron Bay near Sydney. Guess the blue-eyed hunk loves time in his home country, but we can’t wait to see him on the big screen again!

Wendy Williams – TV Host, $60 Million

The iconic Wendy Williams shot to fame so quickly that she got nicknamed as ‘shock jockette’! The Wendy Williams Show host is also an author and takes home a $15 Million salary each year! Between that and her multiple successful business lines, the $60 Million net worth is a no-brainer.

Getting a rare induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame, Wendy proves how powerful she is, in her chosen field. Her fearless narratives of the juiciest celebrity gossip are great fun to listen to – And we can’t wait to see what storm she cooks up next!

U2 – Rock Band, $1 Billion

Another stupendous success owing to fate, U2 was formed when a bunch of teenagers from the same school came together to create a band! Three decades later, they’ve had the journey of a lifetime by ending up in Rolling Stone’s ‘100 Greatest Artists of All Time’ list and belting 22 Grammy award wins!

Even after all this success and getting placed on the highest-paid lists for their worldwide record sales – the rock band is still going strong, and it’s hard to fathom the fortune they can reach. But they’re also doing their part in giving back through activism and countless charity donations!

Alex Lifeson – Musician, $35 Million

Isn’t it weird to think that a single accident or choice could have stopped our favorite celebrities from coming into the limelight? That’s what could’ve happened with Rush’s lead guitarist Alex Lifeson, as he was only interested in playing the Viola when he was young!

We’re glad he was a founding member and didn’t lose out on the massive success the Grammy-nominated band has had. Lifeson also boasts of limited edition guitars trademarked in his name by Guitar manufacturing giant, Gibson – which adds to his net worth. This hefty bank balance means that the aging guitarist is living the retirement of his dreams.

Jason Isaacs – Actor, $12 Million

Jason Isaacs is no stranger to Harry Potter fans worldwide. ‘Lucius Malfoy’ is hated by every Potter lover, owing to the sheer brilliance of Issacs’ portrayal of the villain. Many are unaware that Isaacs was an Oscar nominee even before his appearance on the HP franchise that made him churn in the big bucks!

While he’s more prone to being typecast as a villain, Jason has proved he’s a real chameleon by portraying the role in ‘Sweet November’ as a drag queen! With more high profile projects like Armageddon and Star Wars under his acting portfolio, its no wonder that he has garnered a wealth to last a lifetime.

Idris Elba – Actor, $25 Million

Did you know that 47-year-old English actor Idrissa Akane Elba doubles up as a rapper and DJ? His swooning looks are not the only things that people, especially ladies, go crazy about – his talents too!

In his acting career, Elba’s movies have grossed in as much as $10 billion, and you wouldn’t be surprised to learn of his net worth which stands at a staggering 25 million dollars! Elba is indeed gifted, what’s more, we haven’t seen enough of him just yet with more works in the piping. We’re surely set for a rollercoaster ride with Captain Elba!

A. J. Cook – Actress, $5 Million

Cook is a Canadian performer renowned in her home country as a talented actress, but the stunner has smashed the screen even in Hollywood. The Criminal Minds actor was a smooth dancer as a child; when she grew up, the star had a knack for acting too. Dreams turned into reality and voila! We have a showstopper today!

Since her breakthrough in the famous TV series, Goosebumps, Cook has amassed an estimated net worth of a whopping $5 million, which is quite a fortune. The luminary has reaped great opportunities along with a lot of cash: all hard-earned and truly deserved.

Chuck Norris- Actor, $70 Million

From being an Air Policeman in the United States Air Force to a notable martial arts champion, authoring several books, and much more, Chuck Norris has had one hell of an amazing career in his prime days and continues to do even today!

The legendary personality even took up an acting career and has performed in some of the widely acclaimed movies like “Way of the Dragon”, “The Delta Force” and, the latest being “The Expendables 2” in 2012. This laudable career has helped him earn a wealth of $70 million over the years!

O. J. Simpson – NFL Player, $3 Million

OJ Simpson, popularly known for his rocking football career, has often been in News for various legal reasons. But no matter what, the player usually bounces back into the game and tries to earn his living through different sources.

So after retiring from NFL, Simpson took up an acting career, along with that of football broadcasting. He also has done several endorsements at the peak of his career and made a lot of money. The megastar is worth $3 million and remains active on social media, giving a glimpse of his life to his fans!

Woody Harrelson – Actor, $80 Million

The American actor-producer, Woody Harrelson, made his acting debut in the movie, ‘Wildcats.’ Then on, he went on to star in several blockbuster hits, including ‘The Messenger’ and ‘Lost in London.’

The beneficiary of several high-profile kudos, Harrelson, made his fortune by following the basic principles which are to hustle and never quit. His estimated salary for the popular film, ‘Money Train’ alone, was a mighty 5 million dollars. He spends his wealth in just the right ways, as he is an advocate for the environment and is also a passionate humanitarian. As per the most recent records, the man has amassed a net worth of 80 million dollars and is still going stronger than ever!

Alex Trebek – Television Personality, $75 Million

Fame and money have kept hands on each one of Alex Trebek’s shoulders ever since he started hosting ‘Jeopardy!’ – the show where he shaved off his mustache that stayed for more than 30 years.

A single season of this show grants Trebek $18 million, which means $78,000 per episode. He doesn’t only fill his bank account with this annual income but donates a hefty amount to charitable trusts as well. Trebek is now cutting close to retirement, and while fans will miss his excellent sense of humor, they wouldn’t have to worry about his financial security.

Billy Graham – Evangelist, $25 Million

Among the most influential Christian leaders of the 20th century, Billy Graham has been a spiritual advisor to several political leaders of the US. Sharing the same platform as Martin Luther King himself, Billy’s annual crusades garnered billions of supporters.

Thanks to his massive following, Billy became the best-selling author of multiple titles including, ‘The Jesus Generation’ and ‘How to be born again,’ which made publishing history with a first print of almost a million copies! With a $25 million fortune, Graham was lucky enough to spend his last days in a 200-acre mountaintop compound in North Carolina.

Matthew Lewis – Actor, $15 Million

We saw Matthew Lewis grow up from a shy, awkward kiddo to a handsome young man, as ‘Neville Longbottom’ in the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise. Fun fact – Matthew believes 11 is his lucky number. Considering how he got cast in HP at age 11 and turned into a millionaire, we’d say he’s not wrong!

Since the glow-up, Matthew has found success in theatre and TV shows as well. Appearing in several music videos has also bolstered his earnings. His $15 million bank balance is well-used for various charity work, including a Rugby foundation. Looks like Matthew shares a lot with his on-screen persona of the wonderfully caring ‘Neville.’

Betty White – Actress, $75 Million

The golden-age actress, Betty White, has been in the industry for eight decades but is not showing any sign of slowing down, bless her! Our grandparents have watched her on-screen; growing up, so have we! She has always been an icon in the entertainment sector as she continues to inspire with her hardworking etiquette.

Being so faithful to her job has earned the star several high profile nominations with a significant bank balance as well, a net worth of $75 million to be precise! It is clear, however, that Betty enjoys performing and continues to do so for the sheer satisfaction of it all!

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle – $30 Million

Former actress/lifestyle blogger, Meghan Markle was entirely self-sufficient with high financial security even before she met Prince Harry. Now, the royal duo is worth quite a fortune, both of them individually contributing to their wealth.

The pair has a beautiful love story and a precious baby together, and their estimated net worth is a whopping $30 million! The vast bank balance is not that astonishing, especially considering we are talking about actual royalty. Still, Prince Harry alongside his wife contribute to several causes they are passionate about, touching the hearts of many around the world

Anderson Cooper – Journalist, $200 Million

Anderson Cooper was born in a wealthy family, but that didn’t restrict him from trekking onto a different path as he never believed in inheriting money. The television personality stepped into the world of journalism without any training, and took complete hold of the profession, leading to remarkable achievements.

Anderson’s news-flaring brain has enabled him to generate $12 million every year through hosting different programs. His mother, Gloria Vanderbilt (who too had a net worth of $200 million), left most of her estate entrusted to him – which is worth around $1.5 million.

Clint Eastwood, Actor – $375 Million

Eastwood is unquestionably the king of Hollywood films. The star, now in his golden years, has directed over 30 movies since the early ’70s and has starred in several box-office hits, as a result, is the beneficiary of several high profile kudos.

His dedication and hard work has gained him a net worth of $375 million, which is understandable because he earned up to $6,000 (including inflation) for just one episode in the early days of his long career. We don’t think the star has to worry about retirement with that amount of cash and high financial security!