Nearly everyone has dreamed of becoming a famous singer, an acclaimed movie star, or a well-known TV personality at some point. And while most of us buried those dreams a long time ago, a handful of lucky ones is living their own every single day. Not only did the following celebs make a name for themselves and set some serious career goals, but they also earned more money than anyone could ask for. It’s unarguable that with such loaded bank accounts, none of our favorite Hollywood stars will ever experience a case of an unending mortgage, but just how much exactly is their net worth? Well, you are about to find out, and we bet you’ll envy them even more after you’ve checked out our entire list!
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Laura Ingraham - $70M
Laura Ingraham found her stardom & got recognized after penning an unforgettable speech for President Ronald Reagan while she was pursuing her career as a law clerk. After that the rest is history, she's currently one of the most popular radio host & a best selling author selling millions of copies worldwide. She also appeared on television on the show 'Watch It' on MSNBC. After garnering much attention & popularity she debuted her on TV show known as The Laura Ingraham Show & takes a great interest in political talks sometimes having an opinion that may offend others including Justin Bieber who recently called her out on her offensive words against Nipsey Hussle. With a paycheck of $15 million annually, her net worth speaks for itself!
David Letterman - $400M
David Letterman is one of the oldest but still successful late night talk show hosts. He is reported to earn around $20 million per year so we doubt the word mortgage will ever be in his vocabulary. At 70 years old, he has a $400 million-worth fortune and has a new talk show entitled My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman. No matter his age, we are almost certain that David Letterman will continue dominating our TV screen for a long time and so he will be able to maintain his lavish lifestyle.
Colin Kaepernick - $22M
Colin Kaepernick is a very famous quarterback who is currently enjoying his free agent status. He formerly played for the San Francisco 49ers and his success with the team truly helped him grow his net worth to $22 million. He is currently 30 years old and we wonder if he has plans on playing for the 49ers again or if he plans to join a new team. Nevertheless, even as a free agent his earnings from endorsements such as Nike definitely provide for him and so we doubt that he is anxious about his future.
Robin Williams - $50M
The late Robin Williams started his career in acting way back in the '70s. He portrayed numerous roles on screen that really got people to fall in love with his talent as an actor. Despite earning millions into his bank account, he still couldn't be 100% happy because of his battle with mental illness. He took his own life in 2014 leaving the whole world griefing about the loss of such a talented individual. However, the loss was even more devastating for his family and the money he left behind surely cannot console them.
Mila Kunis - $55M
Mila Kunis has got to be one of the most promising actresses of this generation, for she has proven that she can take on any role. She is still far from retiring even if she has a net worth of $55 million already. She stars in the upcoming movie The Spy Who Dumped Me and she already has more acting projects planned for the coming years. As she continues her voice acting as Meg Griffin for Family Guy, she has also finished filming her new movie Wonder Park to be released in 2019.
Eddie Murphy - $85M
Eddie Murphy has always been skilled at making us laugh, through his comedic performances on screen. The movies he made in the past made billions so it's not a surprise that it was easy for him to grow his fortune. With his $85 million net worth, we're sure he enjoys having luxury real estate and luxury cars. And, of course, he deserves only the best since he has been working really hard for almost four decades. With a career as successful and long as his, anyone should be able to enjoy the fruits of their labor.
Octomom - -$1M
Nadya Suleman gained popularity after she was dubbed as the "Octomom". She gave birth to eight babies or "octuplets" back in 2009 and this phenomenon truly made her an instant celebrity. Sadly, she didn't manage her finances well, for she apparently has a $1 million debt to settle. She also had to check herself into rehab for her poor mental health. Now, surely, dealing with the birth and growing-up of eight children all at once is not an easy task for anyone and all we hope is that Nadya will get back on her feet soon.
Bill Cosby - $400M
Bill Cosby used to be a name in Hollywood that everybody loved. He was a successful actor who proved that he was a talented comedian. This all changed when assault allegations were thrown at him. He once had a net worth of $400 million but we're sure he's closer to bankruptcy these days because of all the money the scandal has cost him. Earlier in April 2018, Cosby was convicted for aggravated indecent assault and now, suddenly, money must seem like a lesser issue for him. He received a sentence of three to ten years!
Faith Hill - $80M
Faith Hill is truly living her best life because she not only has a whopping $80 million in her bank account but she also has a happy marriage with Tim McGraw. She has been releasing successful albums since the mid-'90s and her most recent release was in 2017. We're sure with the fortune she and her husband have, providing a bright future for their kids will be a piece of cake! What else could a woman wish than a successful career, a loving marriage and a happy family? It seems that Faith has it all!
Joel Osteen - $40M
Joel Osteen earned his $40 million net worth as a televangelist. He works as a pastor in the Lakewood Church and his sermons, that get televised, attract millions of viewers. He also found success in his career as an author and seven of his books actually made it to the New York Times Best Seller List. There's no business like show business, right folks? Joel Osteen made it to the top just by preaching; a fact that makes you wonder what else could be as successful a plan as what he does?
OJ Simpson – From $10m to $250K
OJ Simpson found success as a football star but he also welcomed huge earnings through his success as a producer and actor. His world came crashing down following his arrest for killing his former wife, Nicole and for committing robbery and kidnapping in Las Vegas. A huge chunk of his fortune had to be used for damages so we don't know exactly how much of his $10 million net worth is left but it shouldn't be much. Yet, we can’t help but think that his biggest problem was the disaster of his reputation rather than his financial loses.
Phil Robertson - $15M
Phil Roberson, who has a net worth of $15 million, became famous for his hunting skills. He was part of a show called Duck Dynasty which ran for eleven seasons. He once was placed in the hot seat when he made a comment saying being gay was sinful. This resulted in him receiving a 9-day suspension from his show. We don’t know if that was a blow with regards to his earnings but it certainly wasn’t looking good for his reputation. Hopefully, he learned from that and will be more cautious in public next time.
Ronda Rousey - $12M
This lady is no pushover! Ronda Rousey is an American judoka, MMA fighter, and actress. In the world of female fighters, she stands up there with the best, for Rhonda is a former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion. She was also the first woman from the USA to win a medal in Judo in the Olympics. With all her victories, she has racked up a present net worth of $12 million, making her one of the richest MMA fighters. Ronda never lets herself stay out of the limelight and so she is announced to appear at the Wrestlemania 35 TV special show.
John Travolta – $170m
John Travolta became an international sensation after appearing in two successive box-office smashes - Saturday Night Fever and Grease. But it wasn’t until his role in Quentin Tarantino’s legendary movie Pulp Fiction that he cemented his place among Hollywood’s greatest. And since fame and money usually go hand in hand, Travolta’s net worth of 170 million seems fitting, right? With that amount of money, we’re sure that the actor won’t be needing a loan anytime soon - or ever. He is perfectly able to produce any amount his purchases demand in cash.
Christopher Nolan – $180m
Another celebrity who won’t be applying for a loan in the near future is an American writer, producer, and director, Christopher Nolan. The man of many talents is best known for the epic Dark Knight trilogy, but he made many more box-office hits like The Prestige and Inception. Likewise his famous hero, Batman, Nolan prefers being out of the spotlight, yet he deservingly found his place on our list with his whopping $180-million net worth. Sometimes having the assets does not mean that you should chase the cameras and Christopher Nolan definitely enjoys being behind them more.
Sandra Bullock – $200m
Sandra Bullock has come a long way since her breakthrough role in Demolition Man. An array of awards and a number of successful projects later, she is still keeping herself busy in the film industry and contributing to her ever-growing bank account balance. Talking of which, this gorgeous, age-defying lady has amassed a fortune of $200 million, which makes her filthy rich. And here we are, looking forward to her new work after we enjoyed her performance in Ocean’s Eight in 2018. Her new film, under the title Bird Box, has taken the theaters all over the world by storm!
Robert De Niro – $200m
After making his big breakthrough as young Vito Corleone in The Godfather Part II, Robert De Niro has established himself as one of the best actors in Hollywood. However, he earned the vast majority of his $200-million net worth, thanks to his successful collaboration with famous director Martin Scorsese and notable films like The Deer Hunter, New York, New York, Goodfellas, and many others. We can only hope that De Niro finds time in his busy schedule to file for his tax returns and thus avoids problems with the IRS.
Johnny Depp – $200m
Throughout his career, Johnny Depp has taken “larger than life” roles and starred in a number of high-grossing films. Not many actors can play a guy with scissors instead of fingers, or a funny and sarcastic pirate as he did, but then again, not many are as versatile and talented as Johnny. And after 30-plus years in the film industry, he has managed to amass a net worth of $200 million. However, more recent reports suggest that due to his lavish spending habits, the actor is facing more than a $40-million debt these days.
Denzel Washington – $220m
Denzel Washington has received not one, but two Oscars so far. In fact, he is the first African-American actor to do so. That pretty much explains his place among Hollywood's shiniest of stars, as well as his through-the-roof net worth of $220 million. Judging by his overflowing bank account, we may assume that neither the actor nor his children will ever need any help purchasing anything they wish. Except if Denzel suddenly decided to start burning his life earnings in the fireplace. Let’s admit it, this is not a scenario to be expected from Washington.
The Olsen Twins – $300m
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen started earning their paychecks at the age of 9 months on the TV sitcom Full House. Yes, you read it right. Well, they, obviously, have had more than enough time to rack up a combined net worth of $300 million. A few more roles, and a number of awards later, this dynamic duo moved on to add a fashion line to their working portfolio. So if you thought that trading an acting career for any other is just insane, these two beauties have definitely proved you wrong.
Parker Schnabel - $3m
This young gold miner is only 23-years-old, but at his young age he is worth a huge amount mainly because he has been great at what he is doing from an early age. Schnabel starred in the reality TV show Gold Rush and made his fortune mining gold. Besides mining gold with the successful family business, Schnabel also invests his money.
Leonardo DiCaprio – $245m
Even though Leonardo DiCaprio has appeared in tons of great films over the years, it wasn’t until recently that he managed to bag his first Oscar for his role in The Revenant. But besides for the much-wanted award and diverse career, Leo can be also proud of his hard-earned, gigantic net worth of $245 million. With such a fortune, one definitely needs credit monitor services to keep track of it.
Harrison Ford – $230m
Who could tell that Harrison Ford had been struggling for years as an actor before hitting superstardom in the original Star Wars trilogy? And while back then he most definitely wasn’t interesting to credit reporting agencies, the situation has changed drastically over the years. Today, the leading man of Hollywood is worth around $230 million, which probably made him forget all about any money troubles he may have had in the past.
Mark Wahlberg – $255m
Before Mark Wahlberg became one of the most respected entertainers in Hollywood, he used to be a Calvin Klein model. And even before that, Wahlberg had been a teen pop star despite an obvious lack of singing ability. However, his whopping $255 million net worth is mostly a product of his flawless acting career that has spanned almost 25 years. That being said, we may assume that Wahlberg doesn't have any problem paying his credit insurance premiums on time.
Robert Downey Jr. – $260m
Here’s a fun fact: one of the richest characters in the Marvel Universe comic books, Tony Stark, better known as The Iron Man, is believed to be worth around $12 billion. And even though Robert Downey Jr. is far from being a billionaire in real life, his net worth of $260 million is nothing short of impressive. Whether the Hollywood superstar chose credit transfer as one of his options, we can’t tell, but he probably needed at least couple of bank accounts to store his massive fortune.
Will Smith – $260m
We may assume that Will Smith had a hard time starting out as a young African-American in the United States. But once he took the title role on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, things started to change, and even more so after his appearance in the blockbuster series Men in Black. In fact, his $260 million fortune tells enough about just how fruitful his career has been so far. And while Will may have needed an additional (online) bank account for his giant fortune, he has probably never heard of credit card loans or needed one.
Bjorn Ulvaeus – $300m
Bjorn Ulvaeus better have a really good credit protection service provider if he wants his $300-million fortune to stay well-secured. The Swedish songwriter and producer is best-known as a former member of the ultra-famous Swedish musical group ABBA, as well as a co-producer of the jukebox musical, Mamma Mia! And whether Bjorn is thinking of the best retirement plan or working on a new project these days, we can't really tell, but we hope it's the latter.
Jackie Chan – $350m
Even if you are not the biggest fan of Kung fu movies, you must know who Jackie Chan is. Thanks to his unique style of martial arts and also for his acting skills, he gained international fame and recognition. Thus, his net worth of $350 million should not come as a surprise at all. And while he does his stunts on his own, we hope he has his credit-checks done by a pro.
Jessica Alba – $350m
Jessica Alba is a living proof that looks and brains can co-exist. This combination turned out to be winning if we were to judge her many career accomplishments and more than a few wise investments. Moreover, Alba’s insane net worth of $350 million is still growing. It almost seems like one can actually have it all if he has an eye for investment like Jessica.
Sean Connery – $350m
We must be honest; Sean Connery is our favorite James Bond, too. Besides portraying the famous 007-agent in the first five movies in the series, the Academy Award-winning Scottish actor starred in an array of other projects as well. But long before he became a Hollywood icon and piled up a $350-million fortune, Connery worked as a milkman, believe it or not. Anyway, those times are far gone as well as his need for a credit builder loan (if he ever needed one at all).
Keanu Reeves – $360m
Keanu Reeves is a Canadian actor whose name stands next to several highly-successful blockbuster movies, The Matrix trilogy included. His career has spanned over three decades, and besides critical acclaim, worldwide fame, and cool roles, it brought Reeves millions to his bank account ($360 million to be more precise). It’s obvious that the actor is quite a saver, but his staggering net worth made us wonder if he went as far as to even enroll in an online financial advisor course at some point.
Clint Eastwood – $375m
Before Clint Eastwood became an Academy Award-winning director of films like Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby, he’d made his name as a TV and film actor. Some of the titles that he can be proud of on his acting resume are Dirty Harry and Man with No Name. It goes without saying that Eastwood has been paid handsomely for his work both behind and in front of the camera. And considering his massive $375 net worth, he must have a really good financial advisor who, hopefully, keeps track of his tax payments.
Taylor Swift – $380m
She may be 27, but she’s already one of the most successful female artists in the world. Not only did Taylor Swift make country music cool again, but she became a one-woman industry with millions of albums and singles sold across the globe. Thanks to her music, world tours, and business deals, Taylor has racked up a $380-million net worth. So, while most regular 27-year-olds are hoping to have their credit card loan approved, Taylor is probably opening yet another savings account for her growing fortune.
Angelina Jolie – $160m
As you all probably know, Angelina Jolie is currently going through a highly publicized and rather messy divorce from Brad Pitt. And whatever happens to the divorce settlement, Jolie’s finances won’t be affected since she has around $160 million sitting in her bank account at the moment. As one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood, Angie certainly does not need a rich husband or a credit fix agency to enjoy a lavish lifestyle.
Jack Nicholson - $400m
Jack Nicholson is one of the most-award-nominated actors ever, and one of the most prominent American film actors of his generation. But, Jack didn’t make it to our list for bagging three Oscars, or for scaring the pants off us in the 1980 thriller movie The Shinning, but for his outlandish $400-million net worth. When you have that much money sitting in your bank account, having an excellent financial advisor is a must. Just saying.
Sylvester Stallone – $400m
After he'd dropped out of college, Sylvester Stallone has achieved A-list status, thanks to his portrayal of the title character in Rocky. Only a few years later, he once again proved his place in Hollywood when he appeared in the first of four Rambo movies. And while his movies have generated more than $4 billion in global revenues, Stallone has piled up “only” $400 million in his bank account. Having said that, we may assume that Stallone is not the best person for you to ask about the best credit repair services out there.
Larry David – $400m
Larry David is a man of many talents. He is an actor, comedian, writer, and producer, but widely known as one of the creators of the hit sitcom Seinfeld. Not only did he shoot to fame for to the series, but it also earned him the biggest chunk of his $400-million net worth. Besides being the co-creator and executive producer of Seinfeld for almost ten years, he’s also associated with the HBO sitcom, Curb Your Enthusiasm. And he's proved to be pretty good at making money and excellent financial decisions, too.
Mel Gibson – $425m
While his role in the Mad Max series has made him a millionaire, he has moved up to Hollywood's A-listers, thanks to his work on the Lethal Weapon series. Yet, Mel Gibson is perhaps best-known for both directing and acting in the famous film Brave Heart. And when you combine Gibson’s superb acting skills, great roles, and directing talent, you get a staggering $425 net worth, and probably an outstanding credit score.
Victoria Beckham – $450m
Victoria Beckham is most definitely not just another footballer’s wife. The former Posh of Spice Girls is a famous fashion designer, wise businesswoman, and a multi-millionaire in her own right. With a $450-million net worth, this independent lady is not at all in her husband’s shadow. In fact, Victoria may well be the one with the better financial adviser in the family.
Peter Jackson – $450m
You must have been living under a rock for quite some time if you haven’t at least heard of The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit trilogies. And one of the directors who had a chance to work on these masterpieces written by the late J.R.R Tolkien is Peter Jackson. If you still have any doubts how great Peter is as a director, let us just tell you that his net worth is estimated at $450 million. That puts him high on our list and far from bankruptcy.
Beyoncé Knowles – $450m
Had Queen B known just how successful she would be as a solo artist, she would have left Destiny’s Child much earlier. Once she did, Beyoncé rose to the top and has stayed there ever since as one of the greatest female performers - and we mean around the globe with a bank account balance of $450 million to prove it. Together with her equally profitable husband and mega-famous rapper, Jay Z, B is happily taking care of her twin babies.
Bruce Springsteen – $460m
Considering more than 65 million albums he’s sold in the U.S. alone and dozens of awards under his belt, Bruce Springsteen has justified his nickname “The Boss” many times so far. The American singer/songwriter is best known for his work with E Street Band and he’s often regarded as one the biggest rock stars from the ‘80s and ‘90s. And judging by his impressive net worth of $460 million, he may well have the best financial advisor out there. So, don't you worry about his retirement plan, he’s already well-secured!
Coldplay – $475m
British rock band Coldplay was formed in 1996, but it wasn’t until 2000, and their hit single Yellow that they achieved global fame. Seven studio albums, number of hits, and tons of successful tours across the world later, their place in the music industry is still well-secured - and so is their $475-million fortune. This squad can definitely tell you all about making money.
George Clooney – $500m
George Clooney may not have been your all-time fave Batman, but you can’t argue that he is a one-of-a-kind actor. In addition to acting, he’s been doing Oscar-winning work behind the camera, as a director as well as a screenwriter. But even though his net worth is staggering $500 million, Clooney should not take credit checks easily, if you ask us.
Elton John – $500m
And while we feel thankful to Elton John for taking the music industry to a whole new level, he must be thanking us for his $500-million net worth. Well, if you ask us, he well deserved it. Not only is he one of a few remaining music legends, but he’s also been contributing to the world with his extensive charity work for years now. So, we can’t but pay respect to this one-of-a-kind artist and wish him a peaceful retirement.
Mariah Carey – $520m
Mariah Carey is the best-selling female artist in the history of Billboard charts. In addition to singing, this sultry diva with one of the most powerful voices in the music world has been working as a songwriter, record producer, and actress as well. With that many talents, it’s no wonder Mariah’s net worth has amounted to a staggering $520 million. Well, her life insurance must be huge.
Tom Cruise – $570m
Probably every girl has wanted to be with him, and every guy has wanted to be Tom Cruise at some point. He took Hollywood by storm with his legendary performance in Risky Business and Top Gun more than three decades ago, and his star status hasn’t faded a bit ever since. As a leading man in Hollywood with several of box-office hits under his belt, he has more than an appropriate net worth of $570 million. In his place, we would definitely invest some of that cash in high-end real estate and maybe even start thinking of retirement.
Howard Stern – $600m
When you have as many talents as Howard Stern does, it’s rather natural that you have a net worth to prove it. He started off as a representative of a modernized counterculture of rebellion and freedom of speech, entertaining the masses over the radio airwaves. Then he moved on to become a successful TV host, actor, and even an author. Considering his massive working résumé, we are not the least surprised by his $600-million fortune. And we don’t doubt even for a moment that the King of Radio has already figured out the best retirement plan there is.
Chuck Lorre – $700m
If you are a fan of The Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men, or Dharma & Greg, Chuck Lorre is the one you should thank for laughing your head off in front of a small screen. His insane bank account balance of $700 million is a testament to how successful he is as a TV producer. And while he knows the theory to make money, he probably needed a finance manager to help him with all that fortune.
Bono – $700m
Besides being the frontman of the ultra-popular Irish rock band U2, Bono is also praised for his participation in global charity efforts. He was named the most politically effective celeb for his calling attention to global problems, including world poverty and AIDS, and a “Person of the Year” in 2005 by Time magazine. With that, we believe it’s pretty clear how he has managed to pile up his $700-million net worth. Money problems, debts, and refinance loan rates must be the last things on his mind.
James Cameron – $700m
If you have been wondering just how high the net worth of James Cameron is, wonder no more. The creative force behind huge hits like Titanic and Avatar has around $700 million to his name. Well, if you ask us, he should be a billionaire since he’s made many other successful movies which reportedly earned $1.9 billion in the U.S. alone. Either way, we wouldn't mind him sharing his private wealth management plan with us.
James Patterson – $750m
You cannot call yourself a bookworm if you haven’t read at least one of the 63 books James Patterson has written so far. From detective stories, thrillers, and science fiction, to romance and young adult novels, he has done every genre possible, earning the status of one of the most celebrated authors of our time. In fact, Patterson holds the Guinness World Record for having the most books on The New York Times' best-seller list. And his $750-million fortune is nothing less record-breaking, too. Hopefully, he doesn’t neglect the importance of credit checks.
Celine Dion – $800m
Powerful and technically skilled are only some of the attributes used to describe just how incredible Celine Dion’s voice is. She is the second-highest earning musician in history who dominated the pop charts in the ‘90s. Besides being one of the most famous singers out there, Celine is quite an actress and entrepreneur as well. With $800 million to her name, we bet that this perfect lady has nothing less than a perfect credit report.
Dr. Dre – $800m
No, Dr. Dre is not an actual doctor. But, if he were, he would definitely be the richest one in the world with around $800 million sitting in his bank account. Justified or not, but being a rapper, songwriter, record producer, and entrepreneur is much more profitable than curing people and obtaining a degree from medical school. He is the living example.
Madonna – $800m
Whether she’s really a Material girl or not we can’t tell, but with an $800-million net worth, Madonna can be whatever she wants. For us, she’s a one-of-a-kind pop legend who set some major standards in the music world. It goes without saying that Madonna can go toe to toe with her much younger female colleagues, not to mention that she earned much more money they will ever be able to. We can only hope that she makes sure to pay her taxes on time.
P. Diddy – $820m
Another rapper on our list with an outlandish credit score is who else but P. Diddy. When he first started, he was Puff Daddy, but he’s widely known as P. Diddy over the past few decades. Yet we wouldn’t be surprised if he soon changes his moniker once again to “billionaire,” considering his ever-growing $820 million net worth. Well, we are confident that he has never regretted dropping out from Howard University to focus on music.
U2 – $838m
Are you really surprised that one of the most popular bands in the entire world has found its place on our list? Aside from its lead vocalist and primary lyricist, Bono, U2 has earned far more money than anyone of us can ask for. To be more precise, the band has earned $838 million for around 35 years, and hopefully, they check their credit scores at least once in a while.
Jerry Bruckheimer – $850m
Jerry Bruckheimer is a film and TV producer, famous for many highly successful films in the action, drama and science fiction genres. Some of his credits include titles like Top Gun, Pearl Harbor, and the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, but his success in the TV production is nothing less remarkable. Jerry’s total fortune is estimated at $850 million, which is why he is labeled as one of the richest on our list. We wouldn’t mind following the financial advice of his advisor, that’s for sure.
Jay Z – $900m
While Queen B and Jay-Z's combined net worth is over $1 billion, the rapper alone has approximately $900 million in his bank account. In addition to his fruitful music career, Jay Z has been extremely successful as a businessman as well. Thanks to his quick rhymes and wise investments, his kids will never have to worry about things like mortgages and loans. In fact, they may not need to work at all in their lifetime. OK, are we the only ones to feel jealous?
J.K. Rowling – $1bn
J.K. Rowling has come a long way from a struggling single mother to the first author in the world to achieve a net worth of $1 billion. She penned seven Harry Potter books that broke all possible literally sales records. Thanks to the tremendous success of both the novels and their movie adaptation, J.K. Rowling has become one of the richest U.K. private citizens. Some of her massive wealth, she used to support numerous charity and philanthropic causes. But despite the vast sums of money she has been giving, we really doubt that she'd ever need any credit repair services.
Paul McCartney – $1.2bn
The only remaining Beatles member, Sir James Paul McCartney, would be labeled high on just any list. And with his $1.2-billion net worth, is it really necessary for us to explain his place on our rich list? So OK - as one of the most successful musicians and composers in the pop music history, he’s released sixty gold discs and has sold over 100 million singles. We can only hope that Paul will get to enjoy his retirement for a long time surrounded by his loved ones.
Andrew Lloyd Webber – $1.2bn
One of the richest people (and not just on our list) is British composer and impresario of musical theater, Andrew Lloyd Webber, with his through-the-roof net worth of $1.2 billion. This brilliant man played the violin at the age of three and he started writing his own music at six. Since then, he’s done nothing but reap success, and his creations in Broadway and West End music are not just impressive but also quite profitable.
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Michelle Obama - $11.8m
Michelle Obama is not just the wife of the 44th and former US President, and the first African-American to be the first lady. Not, at all. In addition to being Barack Obama’s wife, she is also a lawyer and a writer with a net worth of around $11 to $12 million. Well, we may assume that obtaining a degree from a law school has paid off for her.
Barack Obama - $12.2m
Barack Obama made history when he became the first ever black president in 2009. During eight years he had served the United States of America, his annual income was $400K while his expense allowance was $50K. Hence, we may assume that his net worth should be around $12.2 million. But it was his decision that a chunk of his salary, or 5% of it, to be more precise, be given back to help government workers with their financial issues. That makes yet another reason for which many people consider him to be one of the greatest presidents of all.
Malia & Sasha Obama - $200,000 & $450,000
The daughters of Michelle and Barack Obama, Malia, and Sasha are a couple of very rich kids. While Malia’s net worth is estimated to be around $200,000, Sasha has some $450,000 sitting in her bank account. Being a daughter of a former US President comes with quite a few perks, right? Well, it also comes with great opportunities so we are waiting to hear from the girls soon!
Bill Clinton - $80m
Up next, another former US President, Bill Clinton. He was the 42nd in order, and he got to serve the country from 1993 until 2001 under the Democratic Party. In addition to his work in politics, Clinton has also been working as a professional speaker, lawyer, and author. There’s no doubt that Clinton has well-earned his $80- million net worth.
Hillary Clinton - $31.3m
We can only imagine how Hillary Clinton felt when she found out about the most recent presidential election results. And then, probably, she remembered that she had around $31.3-million net worth and felt much better immediately. OK, maybe that wasn't what happened but still, we are not to feel sorry for this multi-millionaire lady; she is not the one with huge mortgage rates - not at all.
Susan Boyle - $32.67m
Susan became an instant sensation as soon as she first appeared on the stage of the Britain’s Got Talent show. Her debut album became the best-selling one ever in the UK, while her following albums produced many chart-topping hits. And it’s hard to tell what’s more amazing, her life story or her musical career. But since we’re here to talk money, we’ll stick to her net worth of almost $33 million that came mostly as a product of 25 million albums sold worldwide. Being a generous lady, Boyle has been donating a portion of her money to charity.
Barbara Sinatra – $200 million
She was an American model and showgirl, later socialite and philanthropist. But she was also the fourth and final wife of a superstar Frank Sinatra. Unfortunately, after experiencing declining health, Barbara, aged 90, died of natural causes earlier in 2017. According to our sources, this gorgeous lady had a staggering $200 million net worth. And while some of it she inherited from her late husband, she earned a part of it by investing in a California property.
Simon Cowell – $550 million
In 2001, Simon Cowell became a judge on the British television reality show Pop Idol and the rest is pretty much history. He made a name and a fortune out of his sharp tongue and wit on shows like X Factor and American Idol, but this music mogul is among the most successful producers in the music industry at the same time. And when you total up all of Simon’s business ventures, you get a mind-blowing net worth of $550 million. Well, his filing for bankruptcy is less likely than winning the lottery.
David Copperfield – $800 million
If we had, by any chance, the opportunity to learn just one trick from David Copperfield, we’d choose him to teach us how to ‘magically’ multiply our net worth in no time. Judging by his gigantic $800-million fortune, it seems like the famed illusionist has mastered that trick pretty well. But in addition to his extravagant illusions, numerous world tours, and many TV specials, this smart guy has been busy racking up a pretty impressive investment portfolio in real estate business as well. So, his bank account balance may not be the work of magic after all.
Michael Phelps – $55 million
With $55 million net worth, Michael Phelps was one of the richest athletes to appear at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. At the same place, he earned his 23rd gold medal, adding up to a lifetime total of 28 medals, which makes him the most decorated Olympian of all time based on 2016 record. What also helped Phelps build his impressive wealth were his many lucrative endorsement deals, and probably a really good financial advisor.
Kristen Stewart – $70 million
Kristen Stewart first got noticed for her appearance in 2002's The Panic Room alongside Jodie Foster. However, it wasn’t until 2008 and her role of Bella Swan in The Twilight Saga movies, that her career took a quantum leap. Not only did these five hit movies made her immensely popular, but they've also helped her build a $70-million net worth. Stewart probably forgot everything she ever knew about loans and mortgages in the arms of our all-time-fave vampire - that is, when she and Robert Pattinson were still together.
Ellen Degeneres – $400 million
Whether it's her wit, kindness, generosity, or effortless comedic timing, this hilarious comedian/TV personality is one of the most lovable people in the U.S.A who hosts one of the most-watched shows on daytime television. She was also hired as a judge for the ninth season of American Idol and the one to host both the Primetime Emmys and the Academy Awards. With such a busy schedule, Ellen probably doesn’t even have time to think about loans and mortgages. But thanks to her $400-million empires, she doesn’t really have to.
Chelsea Clinton – $15m
Although Hillary failed to beat Donald in the presidential race, the Clintons are far from losers, and even further from bankruptcy. And the former First Daughter, Chelsea Clinton, together with her husband, is not doing badly either judging by their staggering net worth of $15 million. Chelsea, who’s a member of the Clinton Foundation Board, has been working as a correspondent for NBC, while her hubby, Mark Mezvinsky, contributes to their mutual bank account by working as an investment banker. Loans and mortgages are likely none of their concerns.
Anderson Cooper - $100M
Anderson Hays Cooper is a renowned American Author, Television personality and a Journalist. Anderson Hays is also a member of the famous American Vanderbilt family. After becoming popular as a Journalist, Anderson made his way into TV and was a part of multiple TV shows including 60 Minutes, Anderson Live, The Mole and Anderson Cooper 360. Cooper was rich enough when he became ultra rich after he got almost everything from his late mother Gloria Vanderbilt. Gloria left almost everything to her youngest son while excluded her middle son and Cooper's half brother. It looks like Christmas came early for Anderson Cooper.
Dog The Bounty Hunter - $6M
Dog the Bounty Hunter is a very known reality star whose net worth amounts to $6 million. He suffered a rough patch back in the '70s because he was actually arrested and served 18 months in jail. He was apparently waiting inside a car when his friend shot a drug dealer. His wife at that time, LaFonda, even ended up divorcing him. Luckily for him, he was inspired to become a bounty hunter by a prison guard and this is where he found success in life.
Monica Lewinsky - $500K
Monica Lewinsky shot to fame in a not-so-good way. You might recognize her as the intern who had an affair with former President Bill Clinton. She used the attention from the scandal to her advantage, because she later went on different business ventures like releasing her own handbag line and endorsing a diet plan. Her net worth is said to be around $500K.
Tim McGraw - $85M
Tim McGraw has sold millions of albums over the years so it's not really a surprise that he was able to grow his net worth to $85 million. We're sure his house is well decorated with awards because he has won over forty of them throughout the entire course of his career. He has been married to Faith Hill since 1996 and the two have three kids together.
Parker Schnabel - $8M
Parker Schnabel is another name who was able to earn millions into his bank account through his success as a reality star. No, he doesn't amuse us with family drama or scandals on national television, because his reality show, Gold Rush, showcases his work as a gold miner. Reports say his net worth currently stands at about $8 million.
P. Diddy - $825M
Sean Combs, who is more popularly known as P. Diddy, topped the list of the wealthiest names in the Hip-Hop industry. He has a whopping net worth of $825 million, so anything and everything in his life just screams money. Not only did he excel in his music career for he was also able to put up his own production company, record label, restaurants, and clothing line. Despite that, as of 2018, Jay-Z is the richest man in Hip-hop!
Julia Roberts – $190m
Julia Roberts is one of the top Hollywood actresses whose acting resume includes titles like Pretty Woman, Steel Magnolias, The Girl with the Million Dollar Smile, and Erin Brockovich. Throughout most of the ‘90s and in the first half of the 2000s, she was the highest-paid actress, and even today, her fortune is as perfect as her million-dollar smile. And her net worth? Around $190 million. If this amount sounds like too much for you just try to imagine how many of her movies you alone have watched and then multiply by millions of others around the globe!
Terry Crews - $20M
Terry Allan Crews is a popular American actor, comedian, artist, activist, and even a former American Football player. Terry Crews has acted in over 50 movies and TV shows which has gained him immense fame and money. He is particularly famous for playing Sergeant Terry Jeffords in Brooklyn Nine-Nine. His fans are not only fond of his incredible physique but also his humor which can actually make you laugh till you pass out. Terry just confirmed that one of his most iconic movie White Chicks which gained popularity for its comedy will have it's sequel out pretty soon & we can only imagine how much Terry is getting paid for it. Surely, Terry's bank will be flowing with more dollar bills thanks to his upcoming comedy movie.
George Takei – $12M
Everything that had to do with Star Trek between the late 60s and the 90s is also associated with George Takei playing the role of Sulu. Over the years he has gathered much love and appreciation especially from the LGBTQI+ audience for his outspokenness on social media. His latest project has been with the upcoming series called The Terror where he’s set to play the role of Yamato-san. After having developed such an active career not only acting-wise but also in social media, George has managed to create a fortune for himself worth $12 million.
Bethenny Frankel - $25M
Ever since placing as runner-up on The Apprentice: Martha Stewart competition, Bethenny has remained under the spotlight. Not only did she release her Skinnygirl books, but she was also offered to be a part of The Real Housewives of New York City. Frankel has been with the show for eight seasons now. On top of that, she also managed to sell her Skinnygirl cocktail company for about $100 million and become a so-called shark in the series Shark Tank from 2017 until today. She has definitely become a subject of discussion these years, but all in all, Bethenny has made a $25-million fortune to back her up.