Celebrities and Their Net Worth: Stars Who Definitely Know How To Stay Rich

Jessica Alba | $200 million

If you can’t quite place Jessica Alba’s ethnicity, that is because she is of multiple heritage. In her blood runs German, Danish, Welsh and American DNAs. The beautiful actress first got her breakthrough with Honey in 2003, and right after, she established herself as a leading lady in Hollywood with movies like Good Luck Chuck, Valentine’s Day, and Fantastic Four.

On top of acting, however, the actress has also displayed excellent money management skills by establishing her own business, The Honest Company, where she sells personal, household, and baby products. Taking on further risks, she also set aside some money for startups, like Headspace and Managed by Q. The latter is a bit secretive about its income, but Headspace is said to be earning at least about $10 million in quarterly revenues. This company also just went public, and with Alba’s 6.7% stake in the company, we can expect her net worth to grow with the company’s exponential earnings.

Tyra Banks | $90 million

A career woman at the age of 15, Tyra Banks has been relentless in making a name for herself in the modelling industry. She became the first woman of African-American heritage to be featured on the covers of both Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and GQ. She also was Victoria’s Secret Angel for some time and a cast member of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Banks is also the person behind and in front of the reality TV series, America’s Next Top Model.

Banks has not put her last name to misuse as she had been very proactive in keeping her bank account healthy. She does this by making investments in women-led companies through her Fierce Capital firm, which takes care of all the business financing. It is a risk, but so far, writing a check to The Muse, a hiring and networking platform, has proven to be a wise decision. Estimates in 2016 point to the company being worth at least $100 million.

Beyoncé | $400 million

The brand Beyoncé is not just known for singing but for acting, as well. We know that it took the disbanding of her former band, Destiny’s Child, to propel the singer to great fame. In 2006, she released her second solo album, having previously made the public when the band was on hiatus. We can see from here that when it comes to opportunities, Beyoncé is able to spot and make use of them to her advantage.

One thing she risked her money for is her fashion brand, Ivy Park, which is doing remarkably well. There are, of course, some allegations of unethical business practices, but we hope they are not true. In addition to Ivy Park, Beyoncé’s management company has also made investments in Sidestep, an app for concerts and merchandise. It is not a big amount, but in case the app experiences a sudden growth, they would definitely make some money there.

Jay-Z | $1.4 billion

The better half of Beyoncé, Jay-Z, born Shawn Corey Carter, is an American rapper, media proprietor, and businessman. He is given credit for propelling major artists to fame. Some of the celebrities he propped up through her Def Jam Recordings were Rick Rosee, Kanye West, Rihanna, and J. Cole. He has always been business-minded, having founded his own record label Roc-A-Fella Records back in 1995, even when he was deemed too young.

If Beyoncé is into making risky financial decisions to make more money, Jay-Z is equally the same. Of course, all of these are calculated moves as he would not become the first hip-hop billionaire through a mix of business ventures if he wasn’t careful. He launched a champagne business, Armand de Brignac, and this has grown steadily to be worth more than $300 million. His most impressive move, however, was when he bought Uber stock for $2 million, which is now worth about $70 million.

Justin Bieber | $285 million

Fans and haters have a mixed relationship with Justin Bieber. Haters would usually call him out for his feminine characteristics, while fans go gaga over his music. Regardless of what side they are on, one thing about the singer is that he has pushed on towards his goal. The Canadian celebrity achieved commercial success even with his first album released back in 2010. Now, just a little over a decade after, he is one of the most talked-about stars in the music industry.

Over the course of ten years, Bieber displayed good money management skills by putting his money in instruments, like Spotify, fragrance, clothing brands, and even Stamped. All of the decisions he has made so far in terms of finances and business seems to have paid off really well, considering his significant net worth. While Spotify has lost money in 2020, it is still a hugely profitable business, which is good news for Bieber.

George Clooney | $500 million

AFI Lifetime Achievement Award recipient George Clooney has appeared in a variety of movies and TV programs. He is best known for Ocean’s Eleven and for his directorial debut in the comedy Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. He is also multi-awarded and is admired for his political leanings and economic activism. He even served as one of the UN Messengers of Peace since 2008. Being married to lawyer Amal Clooney has certainly helped steer him in the right direction.

They say that you have to turn your passion into a business, and that is exactly what Clooney and Rande Gerber did. While they were in Mexico, given homage for its excellent tequila, the two came up with the idea of making their in-house brand. Thus, in 2013, Casamigos Tequila came into being. The brand appeared to be successful and has received positive reviews from blogs. Even Oprah promoted it at one point.

Magic Johnson | $600 million

Now a retired basketball player, Magic Johnson was since a three-time NBA MVP awards winner. He was also responsible for leading the league in regular seasons assists. As a loyal part of the Los Angeles Lakers team, Johnson was highly regarded as one of the most powerful point guards of all time. His abrupt retirement back in 1991 took everyone by surprise, but this paved the way for him to delve into businesses.

He did not even have to get business loans as he was already rich when he retired. The basketball player turned investor then started putting money in various franchises through his Magic Johnson Enterprises company. Over the years, he had interests in gyms, movie theaters, Burger Kings, and even TGI Fridays. He also became co-owner of the LA Dodgers, where he wrote a check for $50 million. With his net worth of $600 million, we can say that all of the risks he took paid off.

Ashton Kutcher | $200 million

American actor Ashton Kutcher is perhaps known for two things, being the husband of Mila Kunis and the replacement for Charlie Sheen in the series Two and a Half Men. Let it be known, however, that the actor is very much his own man. He even created Punk’d, a TV series, where he served as its host for ten seasons. Apart from acting, he is also a venture capitalist.

They say that if you are an early investor in something that could potentially earn money, then you are lucky. This has happened to many early takers of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Luckily, Kutcher took the risk with Spotify, Uber, and Airbnb, which were all startups, and all of them came with a very hefty risk price tag. But the changing world dynamics proved that these services would boom, and Kutcher got the better end of the deal, showing excellent money management skills for his part.

Jared Leto | $90 million

After a series of supporting roles in movies like Girl, Interrupted, and American Psycho, Jared Leto landed a lead role in Requiem for a Dream. He is largely considered a method actor, which means that he has extreme devotion to his roles and does a great degree of research about them. This is the case as well when he conducts his business.

Like Ashton Kutcher, Leto is an aggressive risk-taker and has positioned himself early on in several tech companies that were just starting. Some of these are Nest, Uber, and Airbnb. He even made investments in Nest before Google did back in 2014. He also revealed in an interview with CNBC that he was in talks with Instagram right before the social media app was bought for $1 billion by Facebook in 2012. He is not only about earning money but also about giving them to deserving organizations, especially those with medical conditions.

Oprah | $2.5 billion

Ranked as the topmost influential woman in the world during certain years, Oprah has certainly made her way to the top of the food chain. She was born into poverty, but that never stopped her from achieving all her dreams. Now she is regarded as the Queen of All Media and is, for a time, the only Black billionaire.

At one point, we knew that Oprah was going to take over the world. She is, after all, a media mogul with billions of dollars to her name. Over the many years of making money, she has made investments in tons of companies. One smart move, however, was when she dropped $43 million in WeightWatchers back in 2015. When the company’s value appreciated nine times from $7 to $101, her money also made that significant jump. Given her humble beginnings, Oprah has not forgotten to give back to the community through her philanthropic works.

Ryan Seacrest | $450 million

The host for all season, Ryan Seacrest, has been in that business for as long as anyone could remember. He fronted several programs like American Idol, On Air with Ryan Seacrest, and American Top 40. Due to his excellent performance, Seacrest has been given credit and nominated for the Emmy Award on occasion. At one point, he also hosted The Million Dollar Second Quiz, an interactive game show aired by NBC.

The TV show host, at one point, earned as much as $70 million annually. For most people, that would have been enough to carry them to retirement. Seacrest, however, wanted to increase his net worth further. One particular move he made was putting money in Headspace, a popular meditation app. Of course, he made a great degree of research prior to dropping money, and it turned out to be for the best as the app is now worth anywhere between $500 million to $1 billion.

Will Smith | $350 million

Aladdin actor Will Smith is dubbed the most powerful actor in Hollywood, and we can confidently say he is worthy of that particular title. Why? Out of the 21 films where he had leading roles as of 2014, 17of which grossed over $100 million each. Put his name on the cast list, and for sure that movie is going to sell out. Of course, his skills had been honed by being active in the industry since 1986. He has also worked in a number of films that tested his acting skills, such as Ali and The Pursuit of Happyness.

While Smith is a risk-taker, he makes sure that all of them are calculated risks. All of the financial ventures are coursed through his venture capital fund, Dreamers VC. Most likely, all his decisions are run through his financial advisor and business partners first. By being selective about where he puts his money, Smith was able to grow his money. Among those he took risks on are Nurx and Genome Medical.

Rachel Zoe | $30 million

Fashion stylist Rachel Zoe has been in this industry for almost two decades, making her a veteran. From 2008 to 2013, she starred in the TV series The Rachel Zoe Project, which also aired both in Australia and the UK. As a fashion specialist, she has collaborated with Samsung, Gap, Piperlime, and QVC, among others. It was through these interactions with famous brands that she developed her own love for business and investing.

Investing in a startup is usually a big risk. Zoe, however, recognizes that risk and is willing to take them. She made the necessary investments in BeautyCon and FabFitFun. In 2017, BeautyCon reported earnings that are almost at $16 million, up from the $9 million earned the previous year. Apart from investing, Zoe also has excellent business acumen. An example of this was when Bustle Digital Group decided to acquire his style platform for an undisclosed amount in 2018.

Bono | $700 million

U2 lead vocalist Bono is a known venture capitalist, singer, and businessman. He established himself early on as a frontman for the band and started showing his very expressive musical style. During the early years of the band, Bono gave contributions to the group’s spiritual and rebellious vibe, which was inspired by his personal experience. Given his excellent performance in music, Bono has received a staggering 22 Grammy Awards.

While selling records can be a very profitable business, Bono did not make all of his money from singing alone. Some of his net worth is from making good money management decisions, such as buying shares from Facebook in 2009, when the social media platform was relatively unknown. With his 2.3% share from a company that was a mere $86-million worth, that eventually grew to be a $1.4 billion enterprise, and Bono certainly earned his keep. Many of his financial decisions are course through his private equity firm, Elevation Partners.

​​Arnold Schwarzenegger | $400 million

Arnold Schwarzenegger started out as a professional bodybuilder and weightlifter before he ventured out into acting, filmmaking, and not to mention, politics. With a disapproving father who deprived him of support, he persisted and followed his urge to be an athlete. He started out playing football but ended up more focused on bodybuilding and weightlifting. With sharp, masculine features, Schwarzenegger went on to become Mr. Olympia, and later on, invaded the Hollywood scene as the star of the Terminator franchise. He has also sat as California’s governor for two terms. It is worth noting that he is involved in philanthropic efforts and has contributed greatly to charitable causes.

Aside from being involved in the Hollywood scene and politics, the former Mr. Olympia has large investments in startup companies such as Scopely Inc. and Alphabet. The Terminator star also has quite a knack on pouring money in several real estate properties.

Snoop Dogg | $150 million

Born as Calvin Broadus, Snoop Dogg has been the icon in ‘gangsta’ rap before the 2000s. Despite being recognized as an angsty rapper, Snoop Dogg has numerous castings in TV dramas and a few films throughout his stellar career. As a teenager, his life had already been revolving on drugs. The experiences he had as a troubled adolescent had manifested into bars and lyrics that would later on fuel his career in the music industry. His deep-seated talent caught the attention of Dr. Dre who eventually helped him produce his debut album Doggystyle. His tracks, such as Who Am I (What’s My Name) and Gin and Juice, cemented his reputation in the gangsta scene of the ‘90s.

Back in 2013, Snoop made a bold (and wise) decision by having investments in bitcoin; he had notably planned to accept bitcoin for the purchase of his records.  However, the total amount of his earnings is undisclosed.

Paris Hilton | $300 million

Paris Hilton is the epitome of being born with a silver spoon. Her famous bloodline makes her an heiress to multi-million properties owned by the Hilton Group of Hotels. With a massive amount of wealth, she seems to live a luxurious lifestyle as an actress, model, and party-goer. Despite being on the somehow fortunate side of life, Hilton had quite a fair share of loops and downfalls throughout her career. She had always proclaimed her love for acting and went on to appear in films such as House of Wax, The Bling Ring, and Zoolander. Aside from acting, she has several investments, such as in a fashion line, a perfume line, and her very own record group named Heiress Records.

A few years back, Hilton showed support for a new cryptocurrency that emerged called LydianCoin on her Twitter account. Unfortunately, she deleted the tweet since the founders of the currency were imprisoned for domestic violence.

Bill Gates | $144 Billion

Bill Gates is perhaps the icon of the technological revolution. Starting out as a computer programmer, Gates co-founded the largest personal computer software company in the world: Microsoft. Having been formed back in 1975, the tech mogul has served as the chairman, CEO, and chief software architect of the said company. His heavy pockets allowed him to be ranked among the world’s wealthiest since the ‘80s. It is worth noting that he once attempted to acquire a degree from Harvard, but ultimately chose to drop out to pursue his passion with Paul Allen, eventually forming Microsoft. The company gained international renown and has taken huge efforts in philanthropy. Together with his then-wife, Gates started the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

As one of the richest persons in the world, it goes without saying that he still takes certain measures to take care of his money. In 2014, he spoke to Bloomberg about patronizing bitcoin.

Elon Musk | $178.7 Billion

Elon Musk has made himself known as one of the most prolific contemporary inventors and has catalyzed humongous advancements in technology such as renewable and energy, and notable, space travel. His first notable investment was made in PayPal. He sold the company later on and invested $100 million in SpaceX, a space travel company that produces satellites, rovers, and other spacecraft for NASA. His proliferating ideas are often centered on space travel and environment conservation by manufacturing electric cars in an attempt to curb fossil fuel consumption. His ideas have made significant impacts in both the scientific and philanthropic world. Popular culture often reveres him as a modern-day superhero dedicated to solving modern problems.

Except for materializing space travel and battery-powered vehicles, Musk is an avid follower of cryptocurrency. In a 2018 interview, the entrepreneur once proclaimed that he did not own much in crypto. However, there have been some rumors that he might have investments in cryptocurrency.

Mike Tyson | $300 million

Compared with his contemporary boxers, Mike Tyson is relatively short. However, for his lack of height, Tyson compensates with his heavy punches. As a child, he had several bouts of uncanny behavior and was drawn to violence in most situations; this perhaps had contributed greatly towards his proclivity to boxing. Known for claiming his territory in the ring and for being immensely intimidating, Tyson punched his way to the top with the help of Cus D’Amato and Rooney. Tyson was known to finish his opponents with a single blow which earned him the nicknames “Iron Mike” and “the baddest man on the planet.” He is also known to have bitten off the ear of his opponent, Evander Holyfield.

Tyson was one of the earliest believers of bitcoin. He made investments in Bitcoin ATMs branded with his iconic face tattoo. He has also reportedly launched a Bitcoin Wallet together with Bitcoin Direct.

Serena Williams | $210 million

The world of tennis has always been represented by names, such as Serena Williams. With her skills and talent, her strength-packed smashes had always left the people watching her in court awestricken. With a career that spans almost two and a half decades, Williams had dominated the top sport in 2002 and continued to take her place for five more seasons. Her career has been stellar: 39 Grand Slam titles in total. Inside the court, she is known for her explosive swings and her high-energy plays. She is also known for getting back up after a defeat. Together with her sister, Venus, she has revolutionized the tennis scene with their athleticism.

Aside from being the greatest tennis player the world has ever seen, Williams also makes good calls in cryptocurrency investments. In 2014, she started Serena Ventures, which aims to fund startups. Furthermore, the said company invested in Coinbase, a type of Cryptocurrency.

Lionel Messi | $600 million

Lionel Messi is considered to be one of the finest football players in the history of the sport. Originating from Argentina, he is the only athlete to have won five FIFA Ballons d’Or and the first player to win three European Golden Shoes. In his career, he toppled several world records and is the current holder of the record for the most goals in a La Liga season (50), a year (91), a season (73), and a Champions League Match (5). This vast love for the sport has been rooted since Messi was a child. He made his debut at 17 years old and developed his skills with the Barcelona F. His earliest major success was during the 2008-2009 season, where he was integral to acquiring Barcelona’s first treble.

With Messi’s success in football, he has been destined to become Sirin Labs’ brand ambassador. The company produces block-chain-based smartphones and personal computers in one. It goes without saying that Messi has played a big role in attracting investments for the tech company.

Floyd Mayweather | $450 million

Perhaps one of the greatest boxers of his time, Floyd Mayweather Jr., is a reigning American boxing champion. It goes without saying that he had given everything for the sport. His record of 49 wins is dominated by 26 knockouts and no losses. Mayweather holds the titles in his belt, which includes WBC super featherweight champion, WBC lightweight champion, WBC super lightweight champion, IBF welterweight champion, WBC welterweight champion, WBC light middleweight champion, WBA (Super) light middleweight champion, WBA (Super) welterweight champion, and WBO welterweight champion. Despite his age, Mayweather’s fights are masterpieces of his vast boxing knowledge.

It is worth noting that Mayweather is still undefeated, and that is perhaps how the majority of his investments are funded. Recently, the legendary boxer had been pouring his money into cryptocurrency. In a 2017 tweet, he takes pride in being called Floyd ‘Crypt’ Mayweather for having spent bitcoins such as Ethereum.

Manny Pacquiao | $64 million

Manny Pacquiao is one of the longstanding icons of the world of boxing. Known as the Pac-Man, he is a Filipino boxer who has parlayed his success into politics. It is worth noting that he takes credit for being the only eight-division boxing champion in the world. He has won an array of world titles and is also the first to have won titles in four different categories. Despite his poverty-stricken background, Pacquiao is an inspiration to his fellowmen for having persisted and endured in being one of the most famous boxers in history, also being named Fighter of the Year several times. He also has a knack for basketball and serves as the head coach of the Mahindra Enforcers.

As one of the highest-paid athletes in the world, Pac-Man had launched the PAC coin, which is being traded on Singapore’s Global Crypto Offering Exchange. He is also known for certain humanitarian efforts in his home country.

Kanye West | $1.8 billion

At a young age, creativity and poetry had been overflowing from Kanye West’s artistic mind. At the age of 7, he had already been rehearsing his bars and had opened up to his mother that he wanted to be a musician when he grew up. At 20 years old, he bailed from pursuing a college degree and went out to pursue a career in music with the support of his mother. He started out producing records for small-time artists before meeting Jay-Z. The duo produced West’s The Blueprint later on. Since the release of the said album, he became recognized in the industry and had collaborations with huge names, such as Ludacris, Janet Jackson and Alicia Keys, among others. Eventually, West would find much greater fame in rapping.

The producer-rapper has expressed an interest in bitcoin since 2018. In an interview, West was drawn to cryptocurrency when he saw Harriet Tubman’s face on a $20 bill.

Gwyneth Paltrow | $150 million

Gwyneth Paltrow has cemented her reputation as a star for being an exceptional actress, singer, and author of numerous cookbooks. She has remarkable performances in movies such as Se7en, Flesh and Bone, and the British show Emma, where she received critical acclaim. Subsequently, she was cast in Sliding Doors and A Perfect Murder. However, her breakthrough role came later on in the movie Shakespeare in Love, where she secured an Academy for Best Actress. Her most notable appearances are in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Tony Stark’s wife, Pepper Potts. It is worth noting that the actress won an Emmy for her performance in an episode of the musical television show Glee.

On-screen success aside, the Iron Man star has investments in Goop, her very own brainchild. However, it had received negative reviews for selling overpriced knickknacks. She has done a good job gathering investors, which seems to be thriving in the e-commerce industry.

Robert DeNiro | $500 million

Robert DeNiro has been a staple name in the Hollywood film scene. With his vast knowledge of acting and stellar personality, an introduction might be deemed unnecessary. Fans are drawn for his distinctive acting style, while critics are more interested in his passion for the craft. DeNiro has taken a foothold in Hollywood for starring in Bang the Drum and Mean Streets; his performances have notably consisted since then. As an experienced actor, he is known to master the subtlest details that his roles demand. Despite acting for five decades on end, he seems to be showing no apparent signs of retiring. As a method actor, his extreme measures in internalizing his characters have brought nothing but pure artistry throughout his career.

With earnings from successful films, DeNiro had channeled his money to investments in several high-end Japanese restaurants. He partnered with legendary Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhisa and founded Nobu, which originated in New York and has been spreading all throughout the world.

Nas | $70 million

Nas is recognized as one of the biggest names in hip-hop. He had reportedly released eight consecutive platinum and multi-platinum records, which had sold over 20 million albums worldwide. His first album Illmatic is often described by fellow artists and fans as a ‘piece of perfection’ and is recognized as a classic. Moreover, Billboard has included him in their list of 10 Best Rappers in the world. About.com had listed him as their top choice in the list of the 50 Greatest MCs for two subsequent years. Known for his impressive lyrics, The Source magazine had included Nas on its list of Top Lyricists. The Book of Rhymes: The Poetics of Hip Hop author Adam Bradley even regarded him as the rap industry’s greatest innovator.

Aside from being one of music’s greatest, Nas is also a thriving entrepreneur who has investments in several startups that span from e-commerce to technology. In addition, he owns a sneaker store and a clothing line.

Francis Ford Coppola | $3.6 billion

Francis Ford Coppola is usually recognized by his fans as the director of the classic The Godfather trilogy. Little do we know that he also works as a producer and a screenwriter. Coppola’s films are often noted to be immensely creative and precise. He had already started his career while he was studying at the UCLA Film School. It is worth noting that before The Godfather, Coppola had already directed a few movies. However, the said film is recognized to have revolutionized the gangster scene, enabling him to win several Academy Awards for the direction of The Godfather. Subsequently, he directed Apocalypse Now and received international praise.

Over 40 years ago, the director bought land in Napa Valley and converted it into a winery. He eventually focused on entrepreneurship and mastered the art of selling wines all over the world. Coppola also has investments in restaurants and lifestyle resorts around the United States.

Ryan Reynolds | $150 Million

Ryan Reynolds began his career as a cast member of a Canadian soap opera, Hillside, and had minor roles before securing a lead role on the television sitcom Two Guys and a Girl. He then starred in several films, including comedies like the National Lampoon’s Van Wilder, The Proposal, and Waiting… Reynolds’ biggest commercially successful film came with the superhero Deadpool and its sequel, where he played the title role. The movie set several records at the time of its release for an R-rated comedy.

Apart from his profession in the entertainment industry, Reynolds also made investments in the liquor business. He became the owner of Aviation Gin, which was ranked as the eighth-best gin in existence by Wine Enthusiast. Another company that he owns is Mint Mobile, in which he bought a part-ownership stake back in 2019. For his shares, it has increased Reynolds’ net worth to $150 million.

Sammy Hagar | $150 Million

Known as The Red Rocker, Sammy Hagar came to prominence in the ‘70s with the hard rock band Montrose. Later on, he launched a successful solo career and released a hit single in 1984, I Can’t Drive 55. Hagar then enjoyed a commercial success when he replaced David Lee Roth as the frontman of Van Halen back in 1985 but eventually left the group in 1996. In 2003, he returned to the band and stayed only for two years until 2005. Two years later, Hagar was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Van Halen.

As a businessman, Hagar poured investments in his restaurant chains and the rum brand Sammy’s Beach Bar, as well as the tequila brand Cabo Wabo, which he sold for $91 million. Earlier in his career, he also bought a mountain bike store and then founded another one called Sausalito Cyclery in 1990, which was rated the number one independent bike store in California. All his business endeavors throughout the years have increased his net worth to $150 million.

Will Ferrell | $160 Million

Will Ferrell established himself in the mid-‘90s as one of the cast members on the sketch comedy show of NBC Saturday Night Live, where he performed from 1995 to 2002. Later on, he starred in comedy films like Elf, Kicking and Screaming, Semi-Pro, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, and many more. In his career, the actor received credits and accolades, including three Primetime Emmy Awards, James Joy Award, and several nominations for a Tony Award and Golden Globe Award.

Apart from acting, Ferrell founded a comedy website back in 2007 with his writing partner Adam McKay called Funny or Die. It is a website that produces and distributes comedy videos and features contributors from actors like James Franco, Zach Galifianakis, and Judd Apatow. Since its creation, the website has raised money from the major firm Sequoia Capital in Silicon Valley, as well as a partnership deal with HBO, raising the actor’s net worth to $160 million.

Kevin Costner | $250 Million

Kevin Costner started his acting career back in 1981 with the movie Sizzle Beach U.S.A. He rose to prominence, following a few minor supporting parts, with his portrayal of Eliot Ness in The Untouchables in 1987. This was followed by starring roles during this successful period of his career in films like Field of Dreams, Bull Durham, No Way Out, and Dances with Wolves, for which he won two Academy Awards, The Bodyguard, and others. In the following years, Costner starred and co-produced the most expensive film at the time, Waterworld. Other films in which Costner starred in recent years include Draft Day, Man of Steel, and Molly’s Game, to mention a few.

Currently, the Hollywood celebrity has a net worth of $250 million, due in part to his business investments, including the water-purifying technology that’s deployed during oil spills called Ocean Therapy Solutions. Costner reportedly paid $24 million to the U.S. government to buy the company that separates water and oil.

Dr. Dre | $820 Million

In 1985, Dr. Dre started his career as one of the members of World Class Wreckin’ Cru and found fame with the gangsta rap group N.W.A., which popularized explicit lyrics in hip hop, detailing the violence of street life. Dr. Dre received credit in the early ‘90s as a key figure in the popularization and crafting of West Coast G-funk, a subgenre of hip hop that was characterized by slow, heavy beats and a synthesizer foundation.

Apart from his musical acumen, Dr. Dre also ventured into founding companies such as Beats Electronics and Aftermath Entertainment, where he serves as the C.E.O. The latter company, a stylish headphone manufacturer, was founded in 2006 and was bought by Apple in 2014 for an astounding $3 billion, which was the biggest acquisition in its history. These investments have increased Dr. Dre’s net worth to $820 million today, and he became the third richest rapper in the world.

Linkin Park | $330 Million

Earlier music of the rock band Linkin Park spanned a fusion of hip hop and heavy metal and later transitioned into more electronica and pop-influenced music. Founded back in 1996, the band rose to international prominence with their debut album, Hybrid Theory, which was labeled diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album’s singles Crawling, One Step Closer, and In the End charted highly on the Mainstream Rock chart, thanks to the heavy airplay on MTV.

Linkin Park has also made entrepreneurial investments, pouring in money in companies even while they tour. According to the band, they have the same approach to investing as they do to music. They have their own investing fund called Machine Shop Ventures, which has money in the ride-sharing service Lyft and in Robinhood, the stock-trading application that was recently valued at $1.3 billion. This, in part, has raised the band’s net worth to $330 million.

Kim Kardashian West | $1.4 Billion

Kim Kardashian West initially gained media attention as Paris Hilton’s friend and later on starred in Keeping Up with the Kardashians, a reality TV series, along with her family. In the following years, she has developed a social media and online presence, which resulted in hundreds of millions of Instagram and Twitter followers. Since then, Kardashian has released a wide variety of clothing and products that are tied to her name, including an eponymous app and a photo book called Selfish. Kardashian has also appeared in a number of films such as Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor, Disaster Movie, and Deep in the Valley. 

In recent years, the television personality has focused on her businesses. The aspiring lawyer’s mobile app game called Kim Kardashian: Hollywood has made over $160 million between 2014 and 2016, while her Kimoji app topped the app charts of Apple and made plenty of cash. On the other hand, her KKW Beauty, a lucrative cosmetics company, sold out within hours of release.  

Rihanna | $1.7 Billion

Rihanna was discovered by American record producer Evan Rogers and invited her to the US to record some demo tapes. Eventually, she signed with Def Jams back in 2005 and soon gained recognition with the release of her first two studio albums, A Girl Like Me and Music of the Sun, in which both were influenced by Caribbean music, and peaked within the top ten of the US Billboard 200 chart. In her third album, she incorporated elements of dance-pop, with the single Umbrella earned Rihanna her first Grammy Award and catapulted her status to global stardom.

Besides her musical profession, the award-winning musician also ventured into business investments, which include her company Fenty, a line of beauty products launched in 2017 that garnered widespread acclaim for its wide and inclusive range of colors. In its first month, Fenty made $72 million and became a powerhouse, which resulted in the collaboration of the luxury giant LVMH. Now, the company is worth $3 billion and raises Rihanna’s net worth to $1.7 billion.

Justin Timberlake | $250 Million

Justin Timberlake is one of the best-selling music artists in the world, with sales of more than 80 million records worldwide. He is a recipient of several credits and accolades, such as four Emmy Awards, ten Grammy Awards, nine Billboard Awards, three Brit Awards, and many more. The multi-award winner is the best performing male soloist in Mainstream Top 40’s history. But earlier in his career, he rose to prominence as one of the two lead vocalists and youngest member of the male group NSYNC, which eventually became one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. Following his solo career in 2002, he released his R&B-focused album Justified and won two Grammy Awards.

As a businessman, Timberlake co-owned three restaurants in the United States called Chi, and he provided celebrity endorsement for it. The singer also launched the clothing line William Rast with childhood friend Juan Ayala. In 2014, he partnered with Sauza Liquors to re-launch his own version of the beverage as part of the Sauza franchise, Sauza 901.

Pharrell Williams | $200 Million

Alongside his close colleague, Chad Hugo, Pharrell Williams formed the R&B and hip hop duo The Neptunes in the early ‘90s. In 2006, he released In My Mind, his debut solo album, and the rapper was also featured on the song Blurred Lines with T.I and Robin Thicke. Later on, Williams’ song Happy was the lead single of the soundtrack of the animation film Despicable Me 2. That same year, the musician was featured on Daft Punk’s single Get Lucky, which won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Record of the Year. Other accolades Williams received include 13 Grammy Awards and two Academy Awards nominations.

At the moment, the celebrity’s net worth is at $200 million, due in part to his entrepreneurial investments. Back in 2005, Williams partnered with Nigo, a Japanese fashion icon, to create the streetwear brands Ice Cream footwear and Billionaire Boys Club. He also co-designed jewelry and eyewear for Louis Vuitton.

P. Diddy | $900 Million

Early on in his career, P. Diddy worked at Uptown Records as a talent director before establishing Bad Boy Records, his own record label, back in 1993. Diddy has produced and cultivated successful artists such as The Notorious B.I.G., Usher, and Mary J. Blige. His debut album, No Way Out, has been certified platinum seven times. This was then followed by several more albums like Forever, The Saga Continues…, and Press Play, all of which were commercially successful. Diddy then formed the musical group Dirty Money and released the commercially and critically successful Last Train to Paris album.

In 1998, the media mogul made investments in his clothing business called Sean John, which was nominated for the council of Fashion Designers of America award in 2000 for Menswear Designer of the Year. Diddy then added a men’s perfume called I Am King to the Sean John brand. In its advertisements, it featured model Bar Refaeli, and the fragrance was dedicated to Muhammad Ali, Martin Luther King Jr., and Barrack Obama. Today, his net worth is $900 million.

Ellen DeGeneres | $500 Million

Ellen DeGeneres is big as a stand-up comedian before starting her own television show, Ellen. She has been the host, since 2003, of her own award-winning talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Early in her life, she wanted to be a veterinarian, but she gave up the idea because she was “not book smart.” She waited tables, sold vacuum cleaners, worked as a legal secretary, and painted houses instead. Once in a public speaking event, DeGeneres found herself frightened in front of a crowd. And so, she used humor to through the experience. Since then, her journey towards comedy has taken her to greater heights.

One of the top investments that DeGeneres makes relates to property acquisition. She has bought and sold several palatial estates and made a considerable profit out of it. She also invested in the vegan brand Miyoko’s. In 2018, the successful host partnered with Walmart to sell products from her clothing and accessories line, ED, by Ellen and EV1.

Michael Jordan | $2.2 Billion

Following a championship win in college basketball with North Carolina, Michael Jordan joined the Chicago Bulls as the third overall draft pick, and he quickly emerged as the league’s star, entertaining the crowd with his prolific scoring the gravity-defying aerial moves. Jordan also gained the reputation of being one of the best defensive players in the NBA. In his 15-season career, in which he won six championships with the Bulls, Jordan achieved a tremendous degree of success in professional basketball as well as business.

Years after his retirement from the game, Jordan made several business investments and became the principal owner and chairman of the Charlotte Hornets of the NBA, as well as in the NASCAR Cup Series. Also, his Jordan Brand generates billions of dollars in sales for Nike. In 2014, Jordan was named as the first NBA player to become a billionaire following an increase in his Hornets stake. Today, his estimated net worth is $2.2 billion.

Jennifer Lopez | $400 Million

Jennifer Lopez started appearing in the sketch comedy In Living Color, where she remained a regular until she opted to pursue an acting career back in 1993. Her first leading role was in the biopic of Selena in the titular film. Lopez became the first Latin actress to earn $1 million for a film. She then went on to star in several other films like Out of Sight, Anaconda, and others, establishing herself as the highest-paid Latin actress in Hollywood.

In recent years, Lopez joined the list of celebrity investors that have contributed funding to Acorns, a financial technology company that helps users automate their savings by rounding up credit, debit, and Paypal purchases to the nearest dollar, putting the change into a savings account. Lopez’s investment planning also included a contribution worth $15 million Series B Funding for NRG Esports, a competitive gaming team. It’s considered a smart move as the popularity and earning potential of esports over the past few years.

Jessica Simpson | $200 Million

After performing in church choirs as a child, Jessica Simpson signed with Columbia Records at age 17 back in 1997. Her debut album Sweet Kisses sold two million copies in the United States, which saw commercial success with the single I Wanna Love You Forever. Simpson adopted a more mature image with her second album, Irresistible, and its title track became her second entry on top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100. It was also certified gold by the RIAA.

Aside from her musical pursuits, the singer launched The Jessica Simpson Collection, a fashion line of clothing and other items, in 2005. The brand has become an earner of more than $1 billion in revenue. Ten years after launching a footwear line with the Camuto Group, the singer-turned-mogul is at the helm of a fashion empire spanning over 31 product categories, which includes handbags, clothing, shoes, fragrances, jewelry, and home line—a wise investment planning, indeed.

Lebron James | $480 Million

Lebron James is a household name in the NBA. He is arguably the best player in the league at the moment and is in great contention to become the best. He rose to international prominence as the star player of the Cleveland Cavaliers but is now playing for the LA Lakers. His years as a professional basketball player have garnered him an estimated net worth of $480 million.

Like most of the star athletes of other popular sports, King James earns his millions from the various endorsement deals that come his way. One of which has been his long-term deal with Nike that is said to be worth at least $1 billion. Apart from endorsements, the four-time NBA champion also has various investments under his name, such as a pizza chain named Blaze Pizza which earned the basketball star at least $40 million. Another is his partnership with Beats by Dre, an audio products manufacturing company. Moreover, he has a $735 million stake at Liverpool FC.

Stephen Curry | $130 Million

Over the recent decade, Stephen Curry has risen to be among the biggest stars of the NBA. He joined the Golden State Warriors back in 2009 and has established himself as one of their star players. The three-time NBA champion, with all his basketball accomplishments and brand endorsements, has accumulated an estimated net worth of $130 million as of 2021.

Apart from his ever-growing basketball career, the 32-year-old star athlete has wisely spent his earnings on a variety of investments. In 2017, the two-time MVP founded the company SC30, which manages his philanthropic ventures and brand partnerships. He also has a production company named Unanimous Media, which has dealings with Sony and Audible. Stephen also invests in start-ups such as Slyce and Oxigen. The former is a company that curates social media platforms for celebrities, and the latter is a beverage company. Moreover, Stephen also invested in CoachUp, an online service provider that links athletes to private coaches.

Dwyane Wade | $170 Million

Dwyane Wade has certainly come a long way since his start in the NBA back in 2003. Today, the former professional basket player is counted among the legends of the sport and has won the NBA championship three times. He made a name for himself with the Miami Heat, holding several records with the team. As of 2021, the 39-year-old has an estimated net worth of $170 million.

Currently, Wade is the host of the TV game show The Cube. However, apart from landing his hosting gig, he also gets millions from several of his investments. Recent reports say that Wade has purchased a share in the Utah Jazz. He is also a shareholder of the sports media company, The Mars Reel, and is an investor of a wine company named D Wade Cellars. Moreover, he has collaborated with MISSION athlete care, a company that lets him co-create and co-develop athletic gear.

Cristiano Ronaldo | $500 Million

When it comes to the world of football, Cristiano Ronaldo is highly regarded as one of the best to have ever played sport. He has come a long way from his early years playing for the Red Devils in the Premier League during the 2000s. Today, he is in the senior years of his career with Juventus FC and has nothing left to prove after his decorated years with Real Madrid FC in La Liga. Thus far, the Portuguese superstar has an estimated net worth of $500 million.

Apart from his multi-million football contracts, Ronaldo has built an empire with his brand CR7. The acronym, for those unaware, stands for Cristiano Ronaldo, while the number seven refers to his jersey number. The five-time Champions League winner has put out millions of dollars in investments toward hotel chains, shoes, underwear, sunglasses, perfumes, sunglasses, and even duvets.

Connor McGregor | $120 Million

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has made giant strides over the recent decades to become one of the biggest sports in the entertainment industry. From the Chuck Liddell era to the Jon Jones and Anderson Silva eras, the franchise’s biggest star today is probably The Notorious, Conor McGregor. The Irishman is the first two-division champion of the franchise, and he has effectively cemented his name in sports history. Thus far, he is amongst the richest athletes, with an estimated net worth of $120 million.

If you follow the career of The Notorious, then you probably know that he has various business investments to his name. Among them is the whisky brand, Proper Twelve, which, generated over a billion dollars in revenue during its first year. Another of his businesses is media house The Mac Life, which focuses on anything McGregor but has also branched out to delivering MMA, fitness, and lifestyle content. Lastly, he has a clothing line, August McGregor, which was formed in partnership with David Heil.

Roger Federer | $450 Million

Roger Federer is one of the best tennis players in history. He is currently ranked ninth in the world and has 20 Grand Slam singles titles to his name. The Swiss started his career back in 1998, and since then, held the top rank tennis player for 310 weeks. He is one of the wealthiest athletes in the world — thanks to his diverse investment portfolio — and as of 2021, has an estimated net worth of $450 million.

Since 2018, Federer has parted ways with Nike and has since become one of the celebrity-athlete endorsers of shoe manufacturer, On. The 39-year-old has also invested money in aviation. He is an investor and ambassador of NetJets, a private jet company. Moreover, he has also put some of his earnings toward cultivating the sport by co-founding the company Team8. It is a scouting agency and management firm that fosters and exposes young up-and-coming tennis players.

Novak Djokovic | $220 Million

Novak Djokovic is amongst the elite stars of professional tennis. He is currently ranked at the top of the world rankings and has held it for 335 weeks. The Serbian is amongst the best in history with 20 Grand Slam singles wins, a record he shares with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. The 34-year-old certainly still has a lot of years in him as a professional player, and has accumulated for himself an estimated net worth of $220 million.

Like Federer, Novak collaborated with Universal Tennis and has used his investments to help tennis grow by cultivating future talents. Apart from this, he has multiple business ventures, mostly run by members of his family under the company Family Sport. Under this company, the Djokovic family owns several cafes and restaurants, including a vegan restaurant in Monte Carlo named Eqvita. And in 2015, when Novak won the Rome Masters, he launched his gluten-free food line DJOKOlife.

Andy Murray | $165 Million

Sir Andrew Murray is one of the best tennis players to have come out of Scotland. He held the highest rank in the world of tennis for 41 weeks and has won three Grand Slam singles titles, two of which at Wimbledon and one at the US Open. He is certainly among the best in history as well as one of the richest, with an estimated net worth of $165 million as of 2021.

While the Scottish tennis star owes a chunk of his earnings to his professional tennis career, he did land multiple endorsement deals and also has investments in various businesses. One of which is his collaboration with sportswear company Castore. More than being a shareholder, Murray also worked with them in developing some of their premium products. Another company the tennis player collaborated with is car company Jaguar. He has helped spread awareness about electric cars and has also served as one of their brand ambassadors.

Alex Rodriguez | $350 Million

Alex Rodriguez is a former professional baseball player. He played as a shortstop and third baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1994 to 2016. The baseball star made a name for himself playing for the New York Yankees, where he established himself as one of the best. He was reported to have a net worth of $350 million as of 2021.

Apart from his lucrative accomplishments as a professional athlete, Rodriguez has multiple successful business investments. He is the chairman and CEO of A-Rod Corp., an investment firm that has ties to companies such as Vita Coco, Snapchat, Wheels Up, and Wave, among many others. The former Yankees star has also invested in an Esport organization, NRG Esports. Rodriguez also has financial ties with the co-living startups Bungalow, Sonder corp, and Acorns. Moreover, he is the chairman of the beer company, Presidente, which is owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev.

Robert Downey Jr. | $300 Million

Robert Downey Jr. is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. He was a child star back in the ’70s who would eventually rise to a certain degree of popularity in the ’90s. In 2008, he landed the role of comic book superhero, Iron Man, in one of the most successful movie franchises in history. One piece of interesting trivia is that he based his Tony Stark Character on both Howard Hughes and Elon Musk, two of the world’s most interesting billionaire playboys.

He is estimated to have a net worth of $300 million as of 2021. Like some of the big names in Hollywood, Downey is a huge environmentalist. And one of the ways he has shown support for the cause was by launching FootPrint Coalition Ventures. It is a series of VC funds that help companies that focus on developing solutions to environmental issues. Moreover, at least 10% of initial funding was straight out of Downey’s pockets.

Chris Hemsworth | $130 Million

There is no question that Chris Hemsworth has risen to the top of the entertainment industry over the recent decade. With his iconic role as the comic book superhero Thor and other blockbuster hits, such as Rush, Snow White, and the Huntsman, and Extraction, he has repeatedly proven his capabilities of delivering box-office success on the big screen. Over the years, he has earned millions in the industry, which has accumulated an estimated net worth of $130 million as of 2021.

Hemsworth is known for playing the big handsome tough guy in blockbusters. As such, it is no wonder that he would utilize his investments in developing a fitness app. Moreover, he is a shareholder of FLG, an investment firm that includes his fitness app, Centr. The app gives users a program that also provides them access to world-class trainers online. Moreover, it gives them their daily workout regimen as well as their daily dietary meal plans.   

Mark Ruffalo | $35 Million

Mark Ruffalo is one of the prominent stars of Hollywood. He began his career in the early ‘90s before making a name for himself in the 2000s. The American actor eventually gained a certain degree of recognition with romantic comedy films, such as 13 Going on 30 and Just Like Heaven. Subsequently, he would rise to prominence with movies like Zodiac, In the Cut, and Shutter Island. However, it wouldn’t be until he landed his role as Bruce Banner and the Incredible Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise that he would ultimately earn international popularity. Throughout his career, he would earn nominations for prestigious industry awards such as a Tony Award, an Academy Award, and a Grammy Award.

As of 2021, Ruffalo has an estimated net worth of $35 million. Although earning tons of money with the industry, the Kenosha-native actor chooses to live away from the glitter and glamor of Hollywood and lives in a quiet area of New York. He and his family live on a 50-acre farm and stays close to nature. This would come as no surprise given Ruffalo’s ties with the non-profit Solutions Project, which campaigns for clean energy.  

Chris Evans | $80 Million

Chris Evans is an esteemed Hollywood actor who began his journey in the industry, taking up small TV roles during the late ‘90s. Shortly after, he would move on to films and star in several teen movies, such as the comedy Not Another Teen Movie. Eventually, he would land his first comic book superhero role as the Human Torch in the film Fantastic Four. It catapulted his career to a certain degree of popularity, but his career-defining role would come over six years later when he started as Captain America in Captain America: The First Avenger. It marked a new beginning to his career as the film would become part of one of the greatest franchises in movie history.

Today, the 40-year-old actor has earned an estimated net worth of $80 million. Though the bulk of his net worth comes from his use lay days, Evans also has a couple of luxurious properties to his name. One of which is his $1.26-million Hollywood home, and the other, his $3.25-million property in Los Angeles.

Scarlett Johansson | $165 Million

Scarlett Johansson is one of the most successful actresses in Hollywood today. She is a diverse entertainer with a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play and a BAFTA for Best Actress to her credit. Moreover, the American actress is amongst the wealthiest actresses in the world, with an impressive net worth of an estimated $165 million. She started her career with several off-Broadway appearances before she made her way to full feature films back in the ‘90s. Today, she is referred to as a sex symbol by various media outlets with a long list of blockbuster hits, which include her role as the Black Widow for the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise.

Having earned millions in the industry, it would come as no surprise that the actress has multiple property assets to her name. One of which is a $6-million New York pad with an idyllic view of the Hudson River. Another is her $4-million LA house of over an acre in property size in the Los Feliz neighborhood.

Paul Rudd | $70 Million

Paul Rudd earned Hollywood recognition back in the ‘90s. Among his first films were Clueless, Romeo+Juliet, and Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers. Eventually, he would further his fame in starring in comedy films such as the Anchorman film series, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, This is 40, and Knocked Up. However, his career would be catapulted to a degree of international fame when he landed the role of Ant-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise. Throughout his years in the industry, he has earned an estimated net worth of $70 million.

Like most of the stars of Hollywood, Rudd has effectively diversified his means of income. One of his business ventures is a candy shop in New York named Samuel’s Sweet Shop. He bought the store along with his business partner and friend Dean Morgan after the original owner passed away back in 2014. Apart from this, Rudd owns several properties, which includes his home in West Village that contains an Irish Pub in its basement.

Elizabeth Olsen | $11 Million

Elizabeth Olsen is one of the hottest actresses in Hollywood nowadays, mainly because of her portrayal of the Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The role gave her international recognition, starting in 2015 when she was introduced in Avengers: Age of Ultron. She then continued portraying the character who casts spells and manipulates others’ minds in a handful of MCU films, including Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Endgame. In 2021, she starred in the Disney+ miniseries Wandavision. Apart from this role, she also has film credits in the 2014 Godzilla and the drama series Sorry for Your Loss.

Meanwhile, in case you still haven’t figured it out, Olsen is the youngest sister of the popular child stars and twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, known as the Olsen Twins. When it comes to wealth, she still has to catch up with her sisters’ combined net worth of $500 million, as hers is just $11 million. We’re pretty sure that she can, no magical spells and witchcraft are needed.

Zoe Saldana | $35 Million

Zoe Saldana’s career started in an episode in the long-running TV series, Law & Order. Consequently, she constantly received minor roles, until she got her breakthrough in the 2009 film Star Trek. Currently, she is the only celebrity who has acting credits in three of the Top 5 highest-grossing films of all time: Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and Avatar, being at the top of the list.

In addition, although Marvel Cinematic Universe has already moved to another phase after beating Thanos. However, fans can still expect her to be in the subsequent films, particularly in the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3. Aside from the seven to eight-digit salary that she has been receiving, she might have loved playing the role of Gamora, despite the time and effort of painting her skin green. As of August 2021, Saldana’s reported net worth is $35 million.

Josh Brolin | $45 Million

Despite having very rough teenage years, Josh Brolin is resilient enough to get back up and walk towards the right path. As an actor, he started playing insignificant roles until he landed the role of Brandon Walsh in the 1985 film The Goonies. Surprisingly, he and Johnny Depp were the finalists to play the role of Tom Hanson in the popular TV series 21 Jump Street. Though he did not get the part, he found something significant — a friendship with Depp.

Now, he is more notable for being one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Cinematic Universe — Thanos. However, before securing the role, he had credits in various box office hits, including Men in Black 3, True Grit (2010), and American Gangster. With numerous grossing films and other profitable endeavors in Hollywood, no wonder he is worth $45 million.

Chris Pratt | $60 Million

He is one of the famous Chrises in Hollywood, and okay, let’s give it to him, the funniest one. Chriss Pratt is known for a long list of blockbuster hit films, whether it’s in the Marvel Cinematic Universe or not. However, we cannot possibly disregard the impact brought by his role as Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy and his stint in Avengers films. Outside MCU, he led the popular franchise Jurassic World, which already had two releases, both earning more than $1.3 billion worldwide. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Pratt pocketed a whopping $10 million for the second installment of the dinosaur film. No wonder he has accumulated a fortune amounting to $60 million.

Despite not having a finance degree, Pratt’s past adversities are enough to teach him how to properly handle his finances. In 2018, he dropped a breathtaking $15.6 million to acquire a 10,000-square-foot mansion in LA’s Pacific Palisades.

Ben Affleck | $150 Million

It’s amazing how a guy who slept on the couch of his best friend, Matt Damon, with “bad credit,” becomes a very wealthy actor. According to Wealthy Gorilla, Ben Affleck is now boasting a net worth of $150 million. Some people, especially the younger generation, may recognize him as Batman, also known as Bruce Wayne, but to his multi-decade career, he already appeared in a long list of movie and TV projects, including The Accountant and Armageddon. However, on top of that, he won an Academy Award with his best friend for Best Original Screenplay in Good Will Hunting. What are the chances, right?

Meanwhile, he may never sleep on Damon’s couch, especially after he dropped a whopping $19 million to own a sprawling estate in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles. Probably the place where he is spending time with his current girlfriend, Jennifer Lopez.

Henry Cavill | $40 Million

It would be a lengthy conversation if we’re to discuss that he is the best Superman of all time, but we can all agree that he really did give justice to the iconic superhero. However, just like any other actor, Henry Cavill also started from the bottom and climbed his way up. He started his acting career in the 2002 film The Count of Monte Cristo, juggling in between movie and TV projects after. In 2013, he gained international recognition for being the latest actor to play Clark Kent. His first movie, Man Of Steel, was well-received, garnering over $667 million in the worldwide box office. Later, he continued saving lives as Superman for Justice League and the highly-anticipated Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

Apart from the films where he has to wear the classic red cape, he also lent his acting prowess from various endeavors on Netflix, specifically The Witcher and Enola Holmes. As of August 2021, Cavill’s reported net worth is $40 million.

Amy Adams | $60 Million

Exactly! After Superman, we have his love interest, Lois Lane. Even before she was cast like that, Amy Adams already proved to be an exceptional actress with every role she portrayed. In fact, numerous of her portrayals are recognized by award shows. As of 2021, she is yet to win an Academy Award, which she truly deserves, but she already received two consecutive Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress, one for American Hustle and another for Big Eyes.

Coupled with her investment in the entertainment industry is a jaw-dropping fortune. Celebrity Net Worth revealed that Adams is worth an impressive $60 million. Meanwhile, she must have found her forever home as she has been keeping her residence in Beverly Crest, Los Angeles. According to Lonny, she dropped $3.2 million back in 2010 to acquire a stunning Connecticut-style ranch house.

Gal Gadot | $30 Million

Gal Gadot has one of the most beautiful faces in Hollywood nowadays. Not to mention the body of a goddess. No wonder she was cast to play Wonder Woman, as no other actress can possibly pull off such an iconic female superhero. Aside from the role where she has to bring the lasso of truth, she also has acting credits in a handful of films, including four Fast & Furious movies, Knight and Day, and the 2021 film Red Notice, where she led the cast alongside Ryan Reynolds and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

Gadot is often referred to as the “biggest Israeli superstar,” considering her incredible fame in the US. Consequently, in 2018, she earned a spot in Time’s 100 most influential people in the world and subsequently became one of the highest-earning actresses on the planet in 2020, pocketing $31.5 million, Forbes revealed. Wealthy Gorilla, on the other hand, suggested that she is worth an impressive $30 million.

Jason Momoa | $14 Million

Another actor in the DC Extended Universe. However, before becoming internationally known for his character as Aquaman in films, Jason Momoa already established himself as a promising actor by being in several television series, including his debut in Baywatch: Hawaii, and subsequently appeared in Stargate Atlantis and Game of Thrones. When he secured the titular role of Arthur Curry, also known as Aquaman, media outlets did not expect it to be a huge hit. Surprisingly, it became one of the highest-grossing films from DCEU, earning a staggering gross of more than $1.1 billion, The Numbers revealed.

As of 2021, fans have been waiting for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, which will be released in December 2022. For sure, his bank account will be the happiest. As of writing, Celebrity Net Worth suggested that Momoa has an impressive fortune valued at $14 million. We’re just hoping that he’s consulting a financial advisor to properly handle his growing finances.

Jeremy Irons | $16 Million

A veteran actor who has had an impressive acting career. Among the four major awards in the entertainment industry, known as EGOT, Grammy is the only thing Jeremy Irons needs since he already won multiple Emmy Awards, had an Oscar Best Actor for his 1990 film Reversal of Fortune, while he won a Tony Award for the play The Real Thing, where he also received a nomination from the Grammys. Another notable project includes Elizabeth I, where he also secured a trophy from the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards.

With all these blessings, he was able to earn a net worth amounting to $16 million, and one of his recent investments is restoring and rescuing a 15th-Century castle in Ireland called the Kilcoe Castle. Yup, he is not part of the royal family, but he is living in a towering castle, which has a sprawling view of the Roaringwater Bay. From a long-abandoned fortress to boasting some features of a modern-day house.

Diane Lane | $40 Million

Diane Lane is a film actress from New York City, whose net worth is valued at $40 million. She became known for her 1979 film entitled A Little Romance, and from then on, she became one of the most recognizable and bankable actresses in Hollywood. Other notable acting projects include Under the Tuscan Sun, Lonesome Dove, and Unfaithful, where received various nominations from major award-giving bodies, including Academy, SAG, and Golden Globe Awards.

Lane was married twice, first to Christopher Lambert, with whom she shared a daughter, then to Josh Brolin in 2004, but consequently called her lawyer in 2013 to undo their marriage. The same year, she received an incredible amount of attention after being cast as Martha Kent in the blockbuster hit Man of Steel and other subsequent DCEU films. Not sure what roles she is still aspiring to portray, but only time can tell.

Hugh Jackman | $180 Million

If there is one word to possibly describe him, but irreplaceable will be the best contender. Hugh Jackman is still and will always be Wolverine in everyone’s heart. That doesn’t sound right, isn’t it? Well, he’s well and very much alive, but the chance of seeing him playing the iconic character with metallic claws is nearly impossible. How unfortunate, but it’s not like it is the only role he could pull off. In 2017, he let his fans swoon over his performance in The Greatest Showman, where he lent not only his amazing acting abilities, but also his mind-blowing singing voice. Consequently, the soundtrack of the blockbuster hit gave him a prestigious Grammy Award, an addition to his shelf full of his accolades, which is probably placed beside his Tony Award.

With great fortune comes a great responsibility to handle it well. Yup, that sounds like Spider-Man, but never mind. Jackman is worth a jaw-dropping $180 million, and we’re hoping that he’s consulting a financial advisor to help him with his financial decisions.

Patrick Stewart | $70 Million

After Wolverine, we have X-Men’s Dr. X. Patrick Stewart is an English actor, specifically born in Yorkshire, England. He can perform well, whether it’s on stage or in front of the camera for TV and movies. For starters, his career commenced at the Royal Shakespeare Company, then later performed in Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra, which gave him a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Since then, he is constantly receiving works either to act on stage or on screen.

Later, Stewart’s name launched to greater heights after landing the role of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek franchise. This surely brought him paychecks with multiple zeros and commas. However, the impact of X-Men on his career cannot be disregarded, as it also contributed to his net worth amounting to $70 million. With this amount, his credit score is probably as impressive as his filmography.

Halle Berry | $90 Million

X-Men’s Storm is undeniably her most iconic role to date. It gave Halle Berry incomparable fame as well as fortune. However, as an actress, the most notable character she ever played was Leticia Musgrove for the 2001 film Monsters’ Ball, where she became the first woman of color to win Best Actress at the Academy Awards. Aside from these films, Berry subsequently lent her exceptional acting prowess in several box office hits, including John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, where she added an Emmy and Golden Globes to her credit.

Aside from acting, Berry’s endorsement deal with cosmetic brand Revlon also gave hefty paychecks. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the actress demanded an increase of her annual salary, from $3 million to $5 million. The site also suggested that her net worth is an impressive $90 million.

Anna Paquin | $15 Million

Another cast member from X-Men, Anna Paquin, who portrayed the role of Roque. At a young age, she already proved her spot in the industry after her historic win at the Academy Award for her supporting role in the 1993 romantic drama film The Piano. At age 11, she takes the credit for being second-youngest winner of the prestigious award show. Consequently, the event gave her a leg up to land more acting projects until she was introduced as Rogue at the very first X-Men film back in 2000.

Apart from being a mutant, she also gave a wonderful performance in HBO’s True Blood, and it was again recognized by a reputable award-giving body, the Golden Globe Awards for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama. Currently, she is happily married to Stephen Moyer, with whom she had fraternal twins, while her reported net worth, according to Wealthy Genius, is $15 million.

Elliot Page | $12 Million

Elliot Page started his acting career before he even became aware of things like student loans. At just ten years old, Page landed his first on-screen gig, starring in the 1997 made-for-TV movie Pit Pony. After a couple of more stints on TV and films, the actor got his big break in 2005, thanks to his performance in Hard Candy. Two years later, though, Page’s fame soared to even greater heights after impressing audiences and critics with his performance in 2007’s Juno.

From there on out, Page has had the chance to work on projects such as Inception, Super, the X-Men franchise, and of course, The Umbrella Academy. Besides acting, the actor has also dabbled in a couple of behind-the-scenes work, notably as a producer and director. This endeavor started around 2015 when the actor produced that year’s Freeheld and Into the Forest. Since then, along with continuing his producing work, Page also got his directorial debut with 2019’s There’s Something in the Water, a documentary film.

Cara Delevingne | $28 Million

At a young age, Cara Delevingne already had quite a passion for all things related to art, including acting and music. She first rose to fame as a model, with her first gig being when she was ten years old, which was an editorial shoot for Vogue Italia. Since then, Delevigne has had the chance to work for other well-known brands and figures like Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, and Emilio Pucci.

Along the way, Delevigne also dabbled in other endeavors. One such example would be her work in the acting scene, where she gained recognition for her on-screen credit in films, such as Paper Towns, The Face of an Angel, and Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. She has also designed a couple of fashion collections for Mulberry and DKNY – her last work was released back in 2015. Plus, she has also showcased her singing chops in a couple of songs and tried her hand in writing, with her first novel Mirror, Mirror released in 2017.

Jennifer Lawrence | $160 Million

The entertainment industry has introduced plenty of well-known figures since its inception. With that said, one such star who has garnered plenty of recognition in recent years would be Jennifer Lawrence. Even throughout her childhood, Lawrence already had a knack for acting and often performed for local stage plays.

After getting noticed by a talent scout at age 14, Lawrence finally made her way to the entertainment industry, making her debut with a stint on The Bill Engvall Show. By 2010, she finally got her first shot to fame in that year’s mystery drama film, Winter’s Bone. Since then, the actress has become most known for her work in movies such as the X-Men franchise, the Hunger Games movies, Mother, and Silver Linings Playbook. Besides all these endeavors in the acting and filmmaking business, the Hunger Games star is also fond of participating in philanthropic works. In fact, she even donated $2 million worth of investment money to a children’s hospital back in 2016.

Nicholas Hoult | $8 Million

For his introduction to the art of acting, a portion of the credit undoubtedly goes to his siblings. Throughout childhood, Nicholas Hoult often accompanied his sisters to acting classes and auditions. By the time he was five years old, he had started performing for a couple of auditions, too. Well, thanks to that, he started his career as a stage actor, performing for productions such as Silent Witness, Doctors, and Judge John Deed.

By seven years old, he made his way to films, debuting in 1996’s Intimate Relations. After garnering quite the attention with his performance from 2002’s About a Boy, the actor has since become most known for his work in the X-Men franchise, Mad Max: Fury Road, and Warm Bodies. Outside the acting business, Hoult mostly dabbles in philanthropic endeavors, which has allowed him to visit many countries around the world. Goes to show that even outside of the small and big screens, this actor really loves to put a smile on people’s faces.

John Cena | $60 Million

Before making his way to the entertainment industry, John Cena worked as a limousine driver. Suffice to say, the experience helped him develop the principles he follows today. Starting as a wrestler for Ultimate Pro Wrestling, Cena eventually garnered widespread recognition when he transferred to WWF, now known as WWE.

While still being fairly active in the wrestling scene, Cena has also made a couple of noteworthy investments in the filmmaking business. Debuting with a role in 2006’s The Marine, he has since worked on other notable projects, such as Bumblebee, F9, and The Suicide Squad. Out of all of his endeavors, though, the actor/wrestler/former rapper is often praised for his philanthropic endeavors. He has worked for numerous charity organizations over the years and even goes out of his way to promote them to his fans. His most recognized efforts are with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, where he helped fulfill the wish of over 650 kids.

Kelsey Grammer | $80 Million

Like many of his colleagues, Kelsey Grammer began his career as a stage actor. Even throughout that period, he could perform alongside famous figures such as Christopher Plummer and James Earl Jones. After some time, he eventually made his way to more on-screen gigs.

Since then, Grammer has become most known for his acting credit as Dr. Frasier Crane in Cheers and Frasier, a role he portrayed for about two decades. Since then, he has worked on other projects such as The Last Tycoon, Boss, Modern Family, and his voice-acting stints on The Simpsons and Toy Story 2. Along the way, he has also dabbled in behind-the-scenes work, notably for TV shows and stage productions. One notable example would be his work as a producer for the 2016 stage play The Color Purple, which earned the Cheers star a Tony Award. Other accolades he has received through the years include a Daytime Emmy and three Golden Globes.

Idris Elba | $30 Million

Idris Elba has been making quite a name for himself in recent years, showcasing his talents in the acting business. Before garnering widespread praise and recognition, however, the actor started his journey like everyone else: in square one.

To cover whatever personal loans he had at the time, Elba once worked a couple of jobs before becoming an established actor, one of which was a tire-fitter. Thankfully, all his hard work has undoubtedly paid off. Since then, Elba has become most known for his performance in films such as Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Pacific Rim, American Gangster, and most recently, The Suicide Squad. He’s also set to voice the character of Knuckles for Sonic the Hedgehog’s follow-up film. With that said, the actor has also ventured to other endeavors besides acting. Along with his DJ work as Big Driis, the Thor actor also gave kickboxing a try. His 12-month training was documented on the show Idris Elba: Fighter, with the series concluding with the actor’s match against Lionel Graves – spoilers: he won.

Viola Davis | $25 Million

A passion for something can be discovered at any part of one’s life. For Viola Davis, she found her love for acting during her high school years. Throughout that period, the actress polished and improved on her acting chops. A few years later, Davis finished her studies with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater from Rhode Island College and a graduate diploma from Juilliard School.

Beginning her career in stage productions, Davis eventually made her way to more on-screen gigs. While her first few roles were mainly for minor parts or as an extra, the actress got her movie breakthrough back in 2008, starring in that year’s Doubt. Since then, she has become most known for her performance in projects like Fences, How to Get Away with Murder, Widows, and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Along with running her own production company called JuVee Productions, the actress has also garnered recognition for being a vocal advocate of human rights.

Matt Damon | $170 Million

Matt Damon began his acting journey in high school, performing in several of his school’s theater productions. It was also at that point he became friends with his schoolmate-turned-colleague Ben Affleck. A few years later, the two wrote and starred in the now-widely-beloved film Good Will Hunting, which won a Best Screenplay Award from the Oscars and the Golden Globes.

Since then, Damon has had the chance to star in big-name projects such as the Ocean’s trilogy, Ford v Ferrari, the Bourne films, The Martian, and Behind the Candelabra. Besides landing an acting credit for movies, the Ocean’s actor also has quite an impressive sense of humor. In fact, he is often known for his antics with talk show host Jimmy Kimmel. Along with becoming one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors, Damon is also quite a vocal advocate. Through the years, where he has worked for several charity organizations, including Water.org, Feeding America, and One Campaign.

Michael Fassbender | $40 Million

Starting his career on stage, Michael Fassbender’s screen debut was for the miniseries Band of Brothers. Meanwhile, his first film role was in 2007’s 300. Nowadays, though, the actor is undoubtedly most known for his portrayal as the younger version of Magneto in the X-Men franchise. With that said, other films he has worked on include Inglorious Basterds, Shame, 12 Years a Slave, and Steve Jobs.

Along the way, Fassbender also spent a portion of his investment money creating his very own production company called Finn McCool Films, through which he is set to work on a film revolving around Cu Chulainn. With that said, the actor is also slated to star in a couple of upcoming movies, including Taika Waititi’s Next Goal Wins. Outside of the acting and film business, the X-Men actor has made quite a name for himself in the racing community. He recently drove in the European Le Mans Series.

James McAvoy | $20 Million

Besides Magneto, another comic book character who has garnered a high degree of recognition among fans all over the world would be Professor X. With that said, like Magneto, X-Men fans had the chance to see a younger Professor X grace the screens; and for this opportunity, we have James McAvoy to thank.

McAvoy spent most of his early years taking acting classes. He also landed a couple of roles for stage plays. After working on more on-screen projects, he got his first shot to fame playing as the character Mr. Tumnus in 2005’s The Chronicles of Narnia. This was then followed by films such as Atonement, The Last King of Scotland, and of course, Wanted. Nowadays, though, besides his stint in the X-Men franchise, McAvoy has garnered widespread acclaim for his performance in Split, its follow-up Glass, Filth, and His Dark Materials. Besides acting, he has also lent his voice to radio dramas and audiobooks.

Margot Robbie | $26 Million

From Professor X to Magneto, comic book films have become an investment for film producers, especially in more recent years. Well, a portion of this praise is undoubtedly due to the performance of talented stars, one of which is none other than Margot Robbie.

Starting her career in indie films and TV shows, Robbie got her first big shot to fame back in 2013, thanks to her performance in The Wolf of Wall Street. With that said, her fame rose to even greater heights due to her widely acclaimed portrayal of Jane Porter in 2016’s The Legend of Tarzan. If that isn’t enough, the actress’ career reached an all-time high when she made it to the DC Extended Universe, where she received universal praise for her depiction of the anti-hero/villainess Harley Quinn. Her most recent outing as the character was in 2021’s The Suicide Squad. Other projects she’s worked on along the way include Bombshell, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and I, Tonya.

Brad Pitt | $300 Million

At this point, just about everyone knows who Brad Pitt is. After working a couple of odd jobs here in there, he finally made his way to the acting scene, though his journey to stardom was no easy trip. With his performance in 1991’s Thelma & Louise garnering him recognition, he eventually took on lead acting credits for 12 Monkeys and Seven, both of which established him as a Hollywood star.

Since then, the actor has worked on other notable projects like Fight Club, the Ocean’s trilogy, Troy, Inglorious Basterds, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Outside of acting, though, Pitt has admitted that he is also fond of all things related to architecture. In fact, back in 2019, he played a hand in designing his home in Hollywood Hills. Right from the get-go, the property’s minimalist aesthetic is more than pleasing to the eyes. Upon closer inspection, however, residents and visitors can find that many of its walls also work as hidden cupboards and shelves.

James Marsden | $10 Million

Another star who has gained fame for his work in the superhero genre would be James Marsden. For his start in the entertainment industry, the actor’s first on-screen stint was for a TV series called The Nanny. A few years later, he landed a part in the X-Men franchise, with his portrayal of the mutant Cyclops garnering him widespread recognition.

Since then, he has worked on other films such as The Notebook, Straw Dogs, and Hairspray. For the latter-mentioned film, he also showcased his singing talents in its now-Platinum-certified soundtrack. More recently, though, he has received plenty of praise for his work in 2020’s Sonic the Hedgehog. Based on the famous videogame franchise, further investments have already been made for the movie’s sequel, with the X-Men actor set to reprise his role. Besides big-screen gigs, Marsden has also been quite busy with work for small-screen projects, including Westworld, The Stand, and Dead to Me. Safe to say he won’t be saying goodbye to the spotlight anytime soon.

Dwayne Johnson | $320 Million

We all know Dwayne Johnson at this point – save for 2020, he practically has at least one movie every year lately. A graduate with a Bachelor of General Studies degree in physiology and criminology, Johnson initially pursued a career in football. He ultimately shifted his sights to a wrestling career.

Along the way, though, Johnson received the opportunity to start his acting career. His first few roles on the big screens were as the titular hero in 2002’s The Scorpion King, a character he previously portrayed in 2001’s The Mummy Returns. Since then, Johnson has worked on other movies like The Game Plan, San Andreas, Tooth Fairy, and Central Intelligence. Among all of his on-screen roles, though, it’s safe to say he recently made quite a name for himself as Luke Hobbes in the Fast & Furious franchise. Besides acting, Johnson also has his own production company called Seven Bucks Productions. Plus, he runs a successful tequila business.

Catherine Zeta-Jones | $150 million

Catherine Zeta-Jones is a well-known Welsh actress who’s appeared in several films. As an actress, she also won a good number of acting awards and accolades throughout her career. Some of her achievements include a BAFTA Award, a Tony Award, an Academy Award, and an award from the Screen Actros Guild. Considering that she’s a decorated actress, it’s reasonable to assume she’s worth a ton of money.

Without question, Zeta-Jones sits on a surmountable net worth of $150 million. It’s worth noting that at least half of Catherine’s net worth is attributable to her combined assets with her husband, Michael Douglas. Together, Douglas and Zeta-Jones have a combined net worth of $350 million. Besides acting, the actress also draws in income from brand endorsements and various real estate investments. Without a doubt, she’s incredibly smart with her money, and there’s no way that her fortune will be running dry anytime soon.

Julia Roberts | $250 million

There’s undoubtedly no question that Julia Roberts is one of the most decorated actresses in Hollywood’s history. She’s a successful actress who holds credit in numerous films. Roberts also managed to accumulate numerous awards, and she’s been able to establish herself as a leading star in Hollywood. With the help of her illustrious acting career, she’s been able to earn a staggering fortune worth $250 million.

It’s worth noting that Roberts’ massive $250 million net worth comes from multiple sources. Of course, she draws in tens of millions of dollars from her film salaries. She also earns income from various brand endorsements, and she reportedly earns around $20 to $30 million annually. Besides acting and endorsements, Roberts is also an avid real estate investor. The famed actress owns several real estate investments around the world, and it’ll only be a matter of time before she cashes in all her properties and increase her net worth ten-fold.

Sandra Bullock | $250 million

Speaking of A-list Hollywood actresses, Sandra Bullock is certainly one actress that’s consistently on top of the list. As an actress, she has been able to star in numerous films, winning her fair share of acting accolades. Besides acting, Bullock is also an experienced producer, and she’s been able to produce a good number of films. Considering that she’s widely successful in the entertainment industry, it’s not a surprise that she’s worth $250 million.

Bullock has consistently been one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood for multiple decades now. She even holds one of the largest paychecks for a single role in history as she took home $70 million from her credit role in the 2014 film Gravity. Besides her earnings as an actress, Bullock has been known to use her money to acquire various real estate properties. Because it’s real estate, it’s reasonable to expect that her net worth will continue to increase over the next few years.

Cate Blanchett | $95 million

Cate Blanchett is a well-known Australian actress, and she’s been able to star in several Hollywood blockbuster films. She’s known for her versatile and diverse roles in mainstream and independent films, and she’s managed to win several acting awards. Some of Blanchett’s accolades as an actress include two Academy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. You could say that she’s one of the best actresses of her generation.

Besides being one of the best actresses today, Blanchett is also one of the highest-paid actresses in the world. As of writing, she sits on an astounding fortune worth $95 million. Besides acting, she earns money from various real estate investments that she’s acquired throughout her career. With the fact that she’s continuing to emerge as one of the most sought-after actresses in the entertainment industry, there’s absolutely no reason to believe that Blanchett’s fortune will dry up anytime soon.

Anne Hathaway | $60 million

Anne Hathaway is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable actresses today. She’s been able to star in a good number of films throughout her career, and she’s managed to win numerous acting accolades, too. As an actress, Hathaway didn’t just establish herself as one of Hollywood’s premiere actresses, but she also managed to become one of the highest-paid actresses in the industry. In turn, it’s not a surprise that Hathaway sits on a staggering fortune worth $60 million.

Hathaway’s biggest acting paychecks came in films like Bride Wars, The Dark Knight Rises, and The Devil Wears Prada. She also reportedly earned a career-best salary of $10 million for her credit role in Les Miserables. She continues to appear in films today, and it’s reasonable to speculate that her net worth will continue to rise over the next few years. Besides acting, Hathaway has also been known to invest in various real estate properties.

Helena Bonham Carter | $60 million

Helena Bonham Carter is an incredibly successful English actress, and she’s known for her various roles in large-scale blockbusters as well as independent films. Some of Carter’s most notable acting credits came in films such as Cinderella, The King’s Speech, The Wings of Dove, and many more. She also managed to bag numerous acting awards, including a British Academy Film Award, nine Golden Globe Awards, two Academy Award nominations, five Primetime Emmys, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards.

You could expect that this highly decorated actress sits on a staggering fortune. Interestingly, Helena has a staggering net worth of $60 million as of this writing. The majority of Carter’s net worth comes from her salary and earnings as an actress. Considering that she continues to appear in various films to this day, it’s reasonable to expect that she’ll continue to increase her already surmountable net worth over the next few years, even decades.

Jennifer Aniston | $300 million

Jennifer Aniston has unquestionably solidified her name as one of the elite and sought-after actresses in Hollywood. She’s been able to appear in numerous films and television shows throughout her career, and she’s also one of the most recognizable actresses today. Besides being one of the most famous, she’s also one of the highest-paid actresses in the entertainment industry. In turn, it doesn’t surprise us that she’s worth an astounding $300 million as of this writing.

Between 1997 and 2011 alone, Aniston reportedly earned over $75 million from various film paychecks. It’s been estimated that she commanded more than $8 million per movie. Interestingly, she’s earned over $20 million since 2003, and today, she currently makes over $25-30 million annually. Aniston also draws in income from her royalties in the iconic television sitcom Friends and her lucrative brand endorsements. You could say that this famed actress won’t be needing any money loan anytime soon.

Courteney Cox | $150 million

Courteney Cox is a well-known American actress who has starred and appeared in numerous films and television shows. Like Jenifer Aniston, Cox also gained popularity through the hit NBC television sitcom Friends, which aired from 1994 until 2004. Besides a career filled with countless acting credits, Cox also bagged several awards, including several nominations for a Golden Globe Award and the Critics’ Choice Award. You could say that she’s one of Hollywood’s A-list celebrities.

It’s perfectly reasonable to expect an A-list celebrity like Cox to have an astounding net worth. As of writing, she is worth $150 million, making her one of the wealthiest actresses in the entertainment industry today. She’s been known to receive large film paychecks, and she earns income from her royalties in Friends. Besides acting and royalties, Cox also brings in millions of dollars from various real estate investments as well as numerous lucrative brand endorsements.

Lisa Kudrow | $90 million

Lisa Kudrow is another Friends alumnus that is on our list. Like Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox, Kudrow also holds acting credits in various films and television productions. Some of her most notable acting appearances other than Friends came in films such as Long Shot, The Boss Baby, Hotel for Dogs, Neighbors, and many more. She’s also worth a ton of money, as she currently sits on a net worth of $90 million.

Most of Kudrow’s astounding $90 million net worth comes from her salary and earnings as an actress. It’s been estimated that her films have grossed over $2 billion worldwide, and like other Friends alums, she also brings in millions through her royalties. Reportedly, all cast members of Friends earn around $10 to 20 million in royalties alone. Besides her acting salary and royalties, Kudrow also draws in income from various real estate investments. You could say that this Friends actress knows a thing or two about sustaining financial wealth.

Matt LeBlanc | $80 million

It’s no secret that Matt LeBlanc is best known for his on-screen role as “Joey Tribbiani” in the iconic NBC television sitcom Friends. For his portrayal of “Joey,” LeBlanc was able to receive several nominations for a Primetime Emmy. Besides Friends, LeBlanc also appeared in other films and television shows such as Episodes, Joey, and Top Gear. He’s undoubtedly a successful actor and television personality, and it’s no surprise that he currently has an astounding net worth.

As of writing, LeBlanc has an astounding net worth of $80 million. It’s no secret that he earned the majority of his fortune from his earnings and salaries from Friends. Interestingly, LeBlanc continues to bring in millions of dollars through his royalties in the iconic television sitcom. Like other cast members, the actor also earns around $10 to 20 million from their royalties alone. You could say that this Friends alum won’t need to worry about any payday loan to pay for his day-to-day needs.

Matthew Perry | $120 Million

The original cast of the iconic television sitcom Friends wouldn’t be complete without Matthew Perry. Perry is a successful Canadian-American actor who played “Chandler Bing” in Friends from 1994 until 2004. Perry appeared in all 236 episodes of the show, and he’s also been able to star in a good number of films such as The Whole Nine Yards and Fools Rush In. Interestingly, Perry is also worth a ton of money, just like his fellow Friends cast members.

Perry currently sits on a staggering fortune worth $120 million. He earned the majority of his current wealth from his earnings and paychecks from Friends. Reportedly, Perry and the other six cast members were making $1 million per episode. In addition to his massive gains, Perry also earns tens of millions of dollars from his royalties in the iconic television sitcom. Besides acting and royalties, Perry also makes millions of dollars from various investments in the real estate industry.

David Schwimmer | $100 Million

There’s no question that David Schwimmer is just as famous as the other cast members from the hit television sitcom Friends. Schwimmer played the role of “Ross Geller” in the iconic sitcom from 1994 until 2004. Besides Friends, Schwimmer also holds acting credits in a good number of films and television shows. Some of his most notable acting appearances came in Band of Brothers, Picking Up the Pieces, Seven Nights, and many more.

Schwimmer isn’t just one of the most recognizable actors in Hollywood; he’s also one of the wealthiest. As of writing, he sits on an astounding net worth of $100 million. It’s not a secret that he earned most of his net worth from his salary from Friends. Besides his paychecks and royalties from Friends, Schwimmer also draws in income from earnings from other films and his venture as a film director. You could say that this Friends alumnus brings in tens of millions of dollars from multiple sources.

Jason Segel | $50 Million

Jason Segel is a well-known American actor, and he’s best known for his on-screen role as “Marshall Eriksen” in the hit CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother. Besides How I Met Your Mother, Segel also holds acting credits in numerous films such as Knocked Up, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, This Is 40, Bad Teacher, and many more. Besides acting, he’s also an established writer, director, screenwriter, and producer. Without a doubt, he’s a multi-faceted talent, and he’s been able to earn a massive fortune through his successful career in the entertainment scene.

As of writing, Segel is worth $50 million, making him one of the wealthiest cast members from How I Met Your Mother. It’s not a secret that Segel earned most of his wealth from his role in the hit CBS sitcom. He appeared in over 208 episodes and reportedly reached a peak salary of $225K per episode. At one point, Jason was earning almost $5.4 million annually from his base salary, not including royalties and earnings from syndication.

Cobie Smulders | $25 Million

Cobie Smulders is a famous Canadian-American actress best known for her on-screen role as “Robin Scherbatsky” in the hit C.B.S. sitcom How I Met Your Mother. She also constantly appeared in the A.B.C. television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Besides How I Met Your Mother and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Smulders also holds credit for her appearances in various films such as The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War, Safe Haven, Results, and many more.

As of writing, Smulders has a significant net worth of $25 million. It’s no secret that she earned most of her wealth from her on-screen role in How I Met Your Mother. Smulders reportedly earned a peak salary of $225K per episode, which worked out to over $6 million for a single season. She continues to appear in various films today, and it’s reasonable to speculate that she’ll only increase her net worth as the years go by.

Neil Patrick Harris | $50 Million

Neil Patrick Harris is a highly successful American actor best known for his on-screen role as “Barney Stinson” in How I Met Your Mother. Interestingly, Harris received four nominations for an Emmy award for his contributions to the hit television sitcom. Besides How I Met Your Mother, he’s also known for playing the title character on Doogie Howser, M.D. Besides television, Neil Patrick Harris also appeared in several films and his various dramatic and musical stage roles.

You could say that Neil Patrick Harris is one of the most sought-after talents in Hollywood today. Fittingly, he’s one of the wealthiest actors in the entertainment industry, with a net worth of $50 million. It’s not a secret that this famed actor earned a considerable chunk of his fortune from his salary and earnings as an actor. He reportedly made $225K per episode for his role in How I Met Your Mother, which aired for over nine seasons. You could say that Neil won’t be needing any payday loans to pay for his daily expenses anytime soon.

Johnny Galecki | $50 Million

Born as John Mark Galecki, Johnny is best known as Leonard in the sitcom The Big Bang Theory. At the age of seven, Johnny had already internalized characters and memorized lines for his theatre appearances; at the age of 12, he debuted as a professional actor. Despite being cast in several feature films, the child actor thrived on television, often playing a geek or a techie character. A firm believer of self-learning, Galecki had taught himself to play the cello during his twenties. Off-camera, he often spends his time painting, hiking, and indulging in music. Despite his nerdy roles, it is worth noting that Galecki is a motorbike enthusiast in real life, which is a polar opposite to the roles he plays.

Having amassed a net worth of over $50 million, Galecki has investments in a San Margarita ranch which he reportedly put on sale for $825,000.

Jim Parsons | $160 Million

Jim Parsons is best known for playing the quirky Sheldon Cooper in the well-loved comedy series The Big Bang Theory. Aside from earning him international fame, portraying Sheldon Cooper had also secured Parsons numerous prestigious awards. The aforementioned sitcom revolves around four geeky friends whose lives were altered when a waitress moved in across their apartment; it is worth noting that the beloved show aired for 12 seasons and has earned critical acclaim. However, before Parsons became a full-time actor, he acquired a degree from the University of Houston and moved to New York and worked in theatre. He has portrayed several minor roles in films, such as Judging Amy and Garden State.

With a net worth of over $160 Million, taking risks in real estate investments is nothing new for The Big Bang Theory star. He recently sold a $1-million home to acquire Robert Pattinson’s former home, which is six times the value of his estate.

Kaley Cuoco | $100 Million

Kaley Cuoco is best known as the Cheesecake Factory waitress across Leonard and Sheldon’s apartment in the renowned comedy television series The Big Bang Theory. She belongs among the highest-paid television actors together with Jim Parson and Johnny Galecki, who co-starred with her in the aforementioned sitcom. Cuoco started acting at a young age and has built a career in film and television. Aside from The Big Bang Theory, the actress has appeared on other TV series such as 8 Simple Rules and Charmed. She has credits in the movies Picture Perfect, Alley Cats Strike, Crimes of Fashion, and The Hollow. Interestingly, Maxim magazine has included her in the Hot 100 Women twice.

As one of the highest-earning celebrities, investing in real estate might just be one of the logical things to do with one’s money. Cuoco had reportedly sold her Tarzana mansion, which she had bought for over $6.7 million.

Steve Carrel | $80 Million

In contrast to the slapstick humor we are accustomed to, Steve Carell makes people laugh using his stern humor to deliver comedic performances. His way of engaging viewers has cemented his reputation as one of the icons of comedy in Hollywood. Before he appeared on TV shows, the comedian debuted in the films Curly Sue. Later on, he was a familiar face in shows, such as The Dana Carvey Show, Over the Top, and Suits. Carell developed his comedic prowess when he worked as a correspondent in Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, which paved the way to his breakthrough film Bruce Almighty. He eventually gained credits in major films, such as The 40 Year-Old Virgin, Little Miss Sunshine, and Evan Almighty.

With his earnings as an actor throughout the years, Carell has purchased the estate of deceased comedian Jonathan Winters for over $5 million and redesigned it according to his taste.

John Krasinski | $80 million

John Krasinki has often been recognized for his sharp looks and boyish charm; it is because of these qualities that made him one of the popular TV stars to date. He has starred in movies such as Away We Go and It’s Complicated. However, his breakthrough role was as Jim Halpert in the famous American comedy TV series The Office. His acting skills are rooted in theatre. Before he starred on the big screen, Krasinki had been a member of the National Theatre Institute and The Royal Shakespeare Company. Eventually, he started appearing in small-time commercials and off-Broadway plays while working odd jobs to make ends meet.

A total contrast to his past, John Krasinki is estimated to have a net worth of $80 million. Together with Quiet Place co-star Emily Blunt, the couple has investments in an $11-million home that boasts customized Bertazzoni Italia kitchens and brass fixtures in Brooklyn Heights.

Mindy Kaling | $35 Million

Mindy Kaling is one of the people who had a role in bringing the popular sitcom The Office come to life; she also appears on her very own, TV show The Mindy Project. Aside from acting, she has a knack for off-screen jobs such as producing and writing. The actress has quite a streak appearing in movies such as The 40 Year Old Virgin, License to Wed, The Five-Year Engagement, and No Strings Attached. It is also worth noting that she is one of the writers of the renowned play Matt & Ben. Kaling has been hailed by Time magazine as one of the Most Influential People in the World.

With her immense success, Kaling has accumulated $35 million to her name. In 2020, one of her investments included Frank Sinatra’s former home, which the actress bought for over $9 million. The property used to be priced at $12 million but eventually dropped to the said amount.

Rashida Jones | $25 Million

Born Rashida Leah Jones, she is the daughter of famous personalities, the record producer Quincy Jones and actress Peggy Lipton. She is known for her prominent roles in television series such as Boston Public, The Office, and Angie Tribeca. The actress has appeared in films such as I Love You, Man, The Social Network, Our Idiot Brother, and Celeste and Jesse Forever. Aside from appearing on the big screen, Jones is an equally brilliant musician like her father. She has off-screen jobs as a documentary producer, a music video director, and a comic book writer. In addition, she is also involved in philanthropic efforts and is active in politics.

Outside of her Hollywood job, Jones goes home to a posh $3.2-million home, which was one of her investments back in 2016. The home boasts its ranch theme and was reportedly designed by famous architect Thornton Ladd in 1996.

Mila Kunis | $75 Million

Fans of the immensely popular comedy TV series That ‘70s Show probably know Mila Kunis as Jackie, the flamboyant, overly-indulgent, self-centered rich girl. After her contract ended with the show, Kunis appeared prolifically in a series of television shows such as Family Guy and 7th Heaven. She has displayed a degree of artistry by taking up versatile roles and delivering powerful dialogues. Using her girl-next-door charm to establish a sense of chemistry with co-stars, she has climbed the ranks and eventually became one of Hollywood’s beloved actresses. Aside from appearing on the big screen, Kunis has been the face of Dior and is included in the list of 100 Most Powerful Celebrities.

In an interview, Kunis has revealed that she and her husband, Ashton Kutcher, had investments in bitcoin since 2012. It is worth noting that she used to think that the idea was absurd. However, with her husband’s encouragement, she eventually agreed.

Andy Samberg | $20 Million

Despite being recognized as the quirky and slapstick police officer in the popular comedy television show Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Andy Samberg is a remarkable musician and filmmaker. It was always his dream to be featured on NBC’s late-night sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live. This aspiration pushed him to form the comedy group The Lonely Island with his friends. The trio eventually made it to the show and became permanent casts; they are known to have popularized the segment “digital shorts.” He made people laugh by performing parody songs and performing with big names, such as Justin Timberlake and T-Pain. Samberg parlayed his success in comedy to films, including That’s My Boy, Hotel Transylvania, and Grown Ups 2, where he worked closely with his inspiration, Adam Sandler.

Despite his roles, which cannot be taken seriously, he is a total contrast in person, especially when it comes to investments. In 2011, he was elected as the spokesperson and poured investments for the startup CanaryHop.

Tina Fey | $20 Million

Born as Elizabeth Stamatina Fey, she has always been known as Tina Fey to her fans. She is a well-known actress, comedian, writer, and producer who is best recognized for her roles in sketch comedy shows such as Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock. Her deep-seated interest in comedy had already started to take root when she was acquiring a college degree. Her breakthrough came in 1997 when she applied for a writing job in Saturday Night Live. Two years later, she took the post as a head writer; it is worth noting that she became the first female to have taken up the prestigious position. Fey eventually materialized 30 Rock and gained critical acclaim.

After her time with 30 Rock, Fey had poured in investments for her own production company named Little Stranger. The company is known to have worked in films such as Do Nothing Bithces, which starred the actress herself and Ronda Rousey.

Chris Farley | $5 million

Born Christopher Crosby Farley, Chris Farley had already been drawn to comedy since he was a child; his parents and siblings’ validation had pushed the young comedian to perform his clumsy antics. He is best recognized for his different portrayals on the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live on NBC. He first appeared in the aforementioned show back in 1990 with famous comedian Chris Rock. Farley took on several roles on the show and got the attention of his audiences with his comedic acts. Eventually, he parlayed his success as a comedian to starring in minor movie roles—such as Wayne’s World, and Coneheads—and cameo appearances in various TV shows.

Farley and his family have investments in their company, Make Him Smile. It is worth noting that he has capitalized on his loud and frenetic roles on Saturday Night Live and in movies such as Tommy Boy and Black Sheep.

Jimmy Fallon | $60 Million

“Most likely to take over for David Letterman” was captioned in Jimmy Fallon’s kindergarten photograph—which was interestingly prophetic! Fallon is recognized for his raw satirical opinions and for making the mundane comedic. The way he delivers his lines is why his famous talk show, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, won major awards. The aforementioned late-night show is one of the most viewed among the “late-night” franchise and seems to draw in lady viewers because of his sharp looks and incredibly comic deliveries. Before he started his own talk show, it is worth noting that he started his career as a cast member in Saturday Night Live and appeared on a series of films.

Two decades ago, Fallon had investments in a New York home, which he reportedly posted in the market for a staggering $15 million. He also owns an estate nearby, which he bought for $5.5 million back in 2009.

Eddie Murphy | $200 Million

Born Edward Regan Murphy, the famous comedian and actor Eddie Murphy is best recognized for his overflowing wit and humorous portrayal of different characters. With a proclivity for comedy since he was young, Murphy had jump-started his career by doing stand-up acts for his friends. He had always dreamed of becoming a comedian and an entertainer. During his college days, he worked at the side as a clerk for a shoe shop while studying for a degree at Nassau Community College. It was also during these days when he tried his luck performing at local bars. Eventually, Murphy found his success by starring in comedy films such as Coming to America, The Nutty Professor, and Mr. Church.

With a massive net worth of $200 million, Murphy’s investments include a $10-million mansion in Beverly Hills and a $15-million estate in the Bahamas. Aside from his real estate properties, Murphy also has a huge collection of luxury cars.

Adam Sandler | $420 Million

One of the greatest icons of the comedy scene is none other than Adam Sandler, who is well-known for his roles in movies, such as Punch-Drunk Love and The Wedding Singer. Aside from being an actor, his versatile personality enabled him to work as a screenwriter, producer, and musician. It is worth noting that along with critically acclaimed films, Sandler has also released over five comedy albums that gained double-platinum status. He started his career appearing in television shows and eventually became part of Saturday Night Live. After his appearances in the show, he was cast in multiple movies and had success as a comedian.

With massive earnings from his successful films, one of Sandler’s investments included a movie and television production company Happy Madison Productions, which released several films. Sandler has also used his earnings and his platform as a celebrity to amass donations to charitable causes.

Maya Rudolph | $20 Million

Born as Maya Khabira Rudolph, the famous actress, musician, and comedian is the daughter of singer-songwriter Minnie Riperton and composer Richard Rudolph. During her college days, she acquired a degree from Porter College while forming the band Supersauce with her classmates. After graduating, Rudolph acted on her urge and took a spot with The Groundlings, an improv comedy troupe. Subsequently, she had minor roles in films such as As Good As It Gets and Gattaca. A few years later, Maya’s breakthrough came when she became part of Saturday Night Live, where she is most remembered for her wide array of accents that captivated her audience.

Recently, the comedian has made investments with Amazon as one of the casts and as a producer of the latest comedy series Forever. Among her real estate properties is a $2.5 million estate in Sherman Oaks.

Amy Poehler | $25 Million

Following her studies of improv at Second City in Chicago and ImprovOlympic in the early ‘90s, Amy Poehler co-founded the Upright Citizens Brigade, which was an improvisational-comedy troupe. They then moved to New York and were featured on Comedy Central as a half-hour sketch-comedy series back in 1998. Two years later, she joined the cast of NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Subsequently, Poehler became a co-anchor on Weekend Update on SNL in 2004 before leaving the series in 2008 to star in the sitcom Parks and Recreation as Leslie Knope on NBC.

For her contribution to television, Poehler earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015. Other accolades and credits include a Golden Globe Award, Critic’s Choice Award, and Primetime Emmy Award. Besides acting, Poehler also ventured into business. In 2008, she co-founded an online community and digital web series aimed at empowering women. Today, the actress has an increasing net worth of $25 million.

Leslie Jones | $7 Million

American comedian and actress Leslie Jones started stand-up comedy early on in her career and performed at comedy clubs while working at Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles as well as at UPS on day jobs to make ends meet. Jones then moved to New York and honed her craft for two years after she was encouraged by fellow comedians Dave Chappelle and Mother Love. Eventually, it paid off big time, after becoming a cast member and writer on Saturday Night Live.

Jones has been a featured performer in the Aspen Comedy Festival and at the Just For Laugh Festival in Montreal. In 2010, her one-hour comedy special, Problem Child, was broadcast on Showtime, and she starred in films like Ghostbusters. From starting as a stand-up comedy to mainstream television, Jones’ career has soared to a considerable degree. Currently, the comedian actress has a net worth of $7 million, which primarily comes from her television show earnings.

Jason Sudeikis | $20 Million

Jason Sudeikis started his career in improv comedy and performed with iO Chicago (ImprovOlympic), The Second City, and ComedySportz. He was then hired as a writer for Saturday Night Live as well as a cast member from 2005 to 2013. Sudeikis also had a recurring role in the television series 30 Rock. Eventually, he began his film career with supporting roles in films like Watching the Detective, Meet Bill, What Happens in Vegas, The Ten, and others. In 2008, he did voice work for the videogame Grand Theft Auto.

In recent years, Sudeikis starred in films Mastermind, Driven, and voiced Red in the animated movie The Angry Birds Movie 2. Aside from acting, the comedian-actor has also participated in events for charities where he hosted a benefit concert in Missouri for the Steps of Faith, which helps provide prosthetic legs and arms. At the present time, Sudeikis has an estimated net worth of $20 million. His career has flourished to a considerable degree over the years.

Cameron Diaz | $140 Million

Frequently appeared in comedy films throughout her career, Cameron Diaz began as a model early on in her career after she signed a contract with Elite Model Management. She made her film debut at the age of 21 in the comedy film The Mask, opposite actor Jim Carrey. This was followed by a supporting role in My Best Friend’s Wedding before securing the titular role of Mary in There’s Something About Mary, which brought her increased fame and credit as well as a nomination for a Golden Globe Award.

After making more than forty movies over two decades in Hollywood, Diaz quietly retired from acting in 2014. Since then, she has been reinventing herself as an author of a wellness book entitled The Longevity Book and The Body Book. She also made some entrepreneurial investments in her wine company Avaline, together with her friend and business partner, Katherine Power. This, in part, has increased Diaz’s net worth to $140 million.

Drew Barrymore | $125 Million

Drew Barrymore achieved stardom as a child actress following her role in E.T.: Extra-Terrestrial.  She then appeared in a series of successful films throughout the ‘90s, including Boys on the Side, Batman Forever, and Poison Ivy, among others. In the 2000s, Barrymore continued her rise to movie stardom with her part as one of the three Charlie’s Angels and its sequel, Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, for which she received one of her biggest paydays worth $14 million. The actress also appeared in smaller independent films such as Confessions of a Dangerous Mind and Donnie Darko. 

In 2009, Barrymore made her directorial debut with the drama Whip It. After a few more starring roles in several films, she underwent a career transition with a starring role in Netflix’s original series Santa Clarita Diet. Besides acting, the actress also ventured into some business investments when she co-founded a production company in 1995 called Flower Films. Also, in recent years, she launched lifestyle brands like Flower Home, FLOWER Beauty, and a kitchenware brand called Beautiful.

Lucy Liu | $16 Million

Lucy Liu was spotted by a talent scout in New York and was subsequently booked for a commercial. She then landed the lead role for the theatrical production of Alice in Wonderland while attending the University of Michigan. Upon her return to New York, Liu made her theatrical debut in Fairy Bones. During this time, she was also starring in various television and film projects with small roles. Eventually, her first major film debut came with the Hong Kong movie Rhythm of Destiny. 

Throughout her career, Liu earned several credits and accolades, including a Critic’s Choice Award, Seoul International Drama Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award. In recent years, she starred several films such as Kung Fu Panda franchise, voicing the character of Master Viper, QT8: The First Eight, Stage Mother, as well as an upcoming movie in 2023, Shazam! Fury of the Gods.  Currently, Liu has a net worth of $16 million.

Anna Kendrick | $20 Million

Anna Kendrick started her career in theater productions as a child. Her first starring was in the Broadway musical High Society, for which she earned credit and a nomination for the Tony Award. In 2003, the actress made her film debut in the musical comedy Camp and eventually rose to stardom for her role in The Twilight Saga. The actress gained further recognition for her performance in Up in the Air and received an Academy Award nomination.

Other prominent roles she had in films are Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, End of Watch, Into the Woods, A Simple Favor, and many more. In recent years, Kendrick reprised her role as Poppy in the sequel Troll World Tour. However, due to the pandemic, Universal Pictures released the film via on-demand platforms as a digital rental. She has an upcoming movie, Alice, Darling, with the date still under discussion, and Kendrick will be playing the titular role of Alice.

Rebel Wilson | $22 Million

Following her graduation from the Australian Theatre for Young People in 2003, Rebel Wilson began appearing in the SBS comedy series Pizza as Toula. Later on, she appeared in the sketch comedy series The Wedge, and the actress also starred, wrote, and produced the musical comedy series Bogan Pride. Moreover, Wilson won the Tropfest Best Actress Award for her role in the short film Bargain. She then made a special guest appearance in an episode of the drama series City Homicide. 

Wilson also starred in the films A Few Best Men and Bridesmaids shortly after moving to the United States back in the early 2010s. Several years after, the actress appeared in the comedy films Struck by Lighting, What to Expect When You’re Expecting, and Bachelorette. And besides acting, Wilson became an OLLY ambassador recently, a wellness brand. She also sold one of her investments in real estate for nearly $1 million.

Elizabeth Banks | $50 Million

Elizabeth Banks is known for her role in The Hunger Games as Effie Trinket as well as Gail Abernathy-McKadden in Pitch Perfect. While continuing to be a prolific actress in television and films, Banks has also found success as a director. She made her directorial debut with the latter film, which set a record for a first-time director with an opening weekend gross of $69 million. Also, she wrote, produced, and directed the 2019 reboot film Charlie’s Angels, based on the action series in the ‘70s. Before helming Pitch Perfect 2, Banks had two directorial credits to her name—a short film called Just A Little Heart Attack and a segment of the comedy anthology Movie 43. 

The celebrity also has some works in several video games stemming from her work in the LEGO and Spider-Man movies, as well as voicing a role in Legoland, The LEGO Movie: 4D – A New Adventure. As a result of all her works, Banks’ net worth has grown to $50 million.

Ellen Pompeo | $80 Million

Ellen Pompeo was discovered by a casting director in New York City and signed for an ad campaign for L’Oreal. She then made her screen debut in the television legal drama Law & Order and made guest appearances in other shows such as Friends, Strong Medicine, and Strangers with Candy. Then in 1999, Pompeo made her film debut with the romantic comedy Coming Soon. A turning point in her career came, and she gained wider recognition for her performance in the drama Moonlight Mile in 2002.

Years later, Pompeo was cast in the popular medical drama on ABC network, Grey’s Anatomy, gaining international prominence for her role as Dr. Meredith Grey. The series earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Golden Globe Award nomination. Other notable film roles she had included Old School, Art Heist, Daredevil, and Life of the Party, among many. Today, her net worth is $80 million—more than enough investment money for the celebrity.

Patrick Dempsey | $80 Million

Patrick Dempsey had early success as an actor and starred in several films in the ‘80s, such as Loverboy and Can’t Buy Me Love. He mostly appeared in smaller-role films in the ‘90s like Outbreak. He began his career in a touring production of Torch Song Trilogy, which he followed with the lead role in Brighton Beach Memoirs. Dempsey’s first film appearance was an uncredited role in The Stuff, and he then soon landed roles in Heaven Help Us, Meatballs III: Summer Job, and A Fighting Choice, among others.

In 2000, the actor began a three-episode stint in the television series Will & Grace. After several other series, Dempsey starred in the popular medical drama Grey’s Anatomy on ABC network, which had become a hit with both audiences and critics, earning him nominations and awards. Apart from acting, Dempsey also has some business interests. In 2013, he announced that his company, Global Baristas, secured the winning bid to purchase Tully’s Coffee, a Seattle-based specialty coffee brand. This, in part, has increased the actor’s net worth to $80 million—a wise investment planning on his part.

Shaquille O’Neal | $400 Million

Following college basketball with LSU Tigers, Shaquille O’Neal was chosen by the Orlando Magic as the first overall pick at the 1992 NBA Draft. He quickly became the league’s one of the best centers and won the Rookie of the Year award in the 1992-1993 season, eventually leading his team to the 1995 NBA Finals as well. After playing four years with the Magic, O’Neal signed with the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent, subsequently winning three consecutive championships with them.

Besides his professional career as a basketball player, the seven-foot center also has several business investments. He was an active stock investor in various companies, such as Apple, General Electric, and PepsiCo, in the early ‘90s. Additionally, O’Neal has also been actively investing in real estate and looking for more ways to expand his business. He became a minority owner of the NBA team Sacramento Kings in 2013. All of his investments have made O’Neal’s net worth skyrocket to $400 million today.

Steve Young | $200 Million

Steve Young is a former professional football quarterback in NFL for 15 seasons who played primarily with the San Francisco 49ers. Prior to his career, he played college football for Birmingham Young University, setting school and NCAA records on his way to being a runner-up for the 1983 Heisman Trophy. The footballer was also a member of the Los Angeles Express in USFL for two years. During his professional career, he was named the NFL Most Valuable Player both in 1992 and 1994, as well as the MVP of Super Bowl XXIX.

Young was an extremely efficient passer, leading the league with a rating record for six times. At the time of his retirement, the former quarterback had the highest passer rating among the NFL quarterbacks. Meanwhile, in his business investments, he became and continued to serve as a managing director of Huntsman Gay Global Capital, in which he was also a co-founder in 2007.

Venus Williams | $95 Million

Venus Williams is widely recognized as one of the all-time greats of women’s tennis. Along with her younger sister, Serena, she is credited with ushering a new era of athleticism and power on the women’s professional tennis tour. She has been ranked world number one by the WTA for a total of 19 weeks. Williams became the first number one in 2002, becoming the first African American woman to achieve such feat in the Open Era, as well as second all-time after Althea Gibson.

At the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, Williams extended her record as the all-time leader, female or male, in Grand Slam played, with 90. She surpassed the record for the longest time between first and most recent grand slam singles finals appearances. On the other hand, Williams has also ventured into business investments. Williams is currently the chief executive officer of her interior design firm, V Starr Interiors, located in Florida. Today, her net worth is $95 million.

Kevin Durant | $200 Million

Simply known by his initials KD, Kevin Durant was a heavily recruited high school prospect back in the days, who was widely regarded as the class’ second-best player. He won numerous year-end awards in his college and became the first freshman to be named Naismith College Player of the Year. In his professional career, Durant won two NBA championships, two NBA Finals MVP Awards, NBA MVP Awards, and many more. He’s also been selected All-NBA teams nine times and eleven times NBA All-Star teams.

Besides playing professional basketball, Durant is also a co-owner of a venture capital firm called Thirty Five Ventures—a wise investment planning. The firm has its hand in many different businesses, some of which you may be using on a daily basis. It has invested in The Players’ Tribune, Lime Scooters, Postmates, Robinhood, and Coinbase. Due to this, it has increased Durant’s net worth dramatically, which is now $200 million.

Roger Staubach | $600 million

Once the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, Roger Staubach has since then retired from the NFL after 11 seasons. He holds the record for being one of the first four players that won both the Super Bowl MVP and the Heisman Trophy, as well as one of the best quarterbacks of all time. The former footballer was also the executive chairman for Jones Lang LaSalle until 2018.

Knowing that a career in football would only last up to a certain time, Staubach made moves to secure his financial future. He is now considered an investment mogul, but this did not happen overnight. He made a series of decisions through his Staubach Company that he established back in 1977. Working earlier as a real estate broker certainly gave him the necessary skills to navigate the waters and become successful. His partnership with Jones Lang LaSalle was also instrumental in increasing his net worth.

Peyton Manning | $250 million

Another highly successful former footballer, Peyton Manning was a beast during his heyday. He spent a total of 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and then moved on to spend four more years with the Denver Broncos before finally returning. He earned the nickname “the Sheriff” for his tendency to do the snap. He has gone a long way from 1998, when he was selected as the leading quarterback during that year’s draft.

Now, Manning is toe-to-toe with Bill Gates when it comes to making money. Sure, he is not as rich as the tech mogul, but both of them poured money into the crowd-safety firm Evolv Technology, which both of them saw as a gamechanger on the way fans would enter sports stadiums and large events. Think of it as a home security system for these events. He was once one of the savviest players on the field, so it is not a surprise for him to make good financial decisions, too.

Michael Phelps | $80 million

Considered as the most decorated Olympic athlete at the moment, Michael Phelps has a total of 28 medals to his name, 13 of which are Gold medals. He was also the most successful Olympian for two consecutive Olympic Games, both in 2012 and 2016. Finding success in the Olympics made him want to help more people achieve their dreams, and so in 2008, he founded the Michael Phelps Foundation, where he encourages a healthier lifestyle and for people to take up swimming as a sport.

He himself had taken to tech investment and has poured some of his investment money into that industry. Phelps told Associated Press that he wanted to get involved, perhaps because others were also doing it. As it appears, early tech investing has been a trend among retired athletes. He does have to be careful as fellow athlete Curt Schilling has lost $50 million in a video game startup.

Lady Gaga | $320 million

American singer Lady Gaga is quite famous for the reinvention of her personal musical style and versatility in her fashion. She was studying for a degree in New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, but decided to quit and pursue a career in music instead. She was initially signed with Def Jam music, but later worked for KonLive Distribution. In 2008, Lady Gaga rose to prominence with her chart-topping Poker Face and Just Dance.

Music is not the only one the singer has experimented on. She also tried investing in Backplane back in 2011. It took several years and burning several million before it crashed. There were attempts to revive it, but it was beyond saving, so it was eventually sold off. The singer then shifted focus to Haus Laboratories, a cruelty-free fashion house, which has shown promise. She is also the founder of the Born This Way Foundation, a wellness-oriented organization.

George Lucas | $7.2 billion

We rarely see George Lucas in front of the camera, mainly because he is someone who commands from behind the camera. Most of the films he produced, including the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises, were blockbuster hits and had multi-million-dollar gross incomes around the world. All of these happened because after graduating from college, he partnered with Francis Ford Coppola and founded American Zoetrope.

All his business dealings are through Lucasfilm, but it was not all about the money initially. Lucas made a decision about 43 years ago when he negotiated his contract with the producers of Star Wars. He wanted to have more creative control and to get the ancillary rights. The decision proved to be more financially rewarding than negotiating for a higher initial salary. Now he had sold Lucasfilm to Disney for billions, and he was all the merrier. Also, Disney just recouped its investment just six years after, which shows how profitable the company is.

Gwen Stefani | $150 million

Recently-married Gwen Stefani, just like Beyonce, had taken her band’s hiatus as a chance to launch her solo career. In 2004, she decided she would give it a try and successfully released her studio album, Love. Angel. Music. Baby. One of the songs that had initially immense success was Hollaback Girl, which holds the record for being the first downloaded song to reach one million copies. Moreover, Stefani is the recipient of three Grammy Awards, and for sure more are coming.

The singer is also an angel investor, and she has stakes in several ventures. Even her songs are filled with advice on finances that one blogger on Medium claimed that anything that could be learned about cash flow is contained in her songs. Stefani also has major interests in real estate, which we know appreciates over time. In case she decides to flip some of those, we can expect her net worth to increase at least twice.

Tom Cruise | $600 million

Tom Cruise is undeniably one of the most bankable actors in Hollywood. Not to mention that over 20 of the movies he was in have grossed over $200 million. However, his signature role of Ethan Hunt in the Mission: Impossible franchise brought most of his wealth, amounting to $600 million. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Cruise received an incredible $70 million for the first installment, while it rose to $75 million by the third release. These figures include the paychecks he received for his credits as a producer. Apart from the aforementioned franchise, he surely earned hefty salaries for Top Gun and War of the Worlds.

With a stunning look like his, it goes without saying that he has linked with equally gorgeous celebrities. In 1990, he married Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman. Though the former couple called it quits in 2001, the couple has two adopted children. He then tied the knot with model Katie Holmes in 2006 but eventually parted ways in 2012.

Al Pacino | $120 million

Being taught by Lee Strasberg and Charlie Laughton certainly has its advantages since Al Pacino is now one of the best method actors out there. For his role in The Godfather, he received a nomination for the Oscars for Best Supporting Actor. That was not his only nomination, as he has also been given credit for Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, and Scent of a Woman.

Pacino has made many financial decisions in the course of his long career in Hollywood. One he would remember was Starr & Company LLC and another company that filed a Chapter 7 just one year after being founded. Its founder, Kenneth Starr, had pleaded guilty to obtaining millions of dollars from unwitting celebrities. While this may not be a good move for Pacino, he has made several good ones, too, that is why his net worth is at $120 million.

Clint Eastwood | $375 million

Dirty Harry Clint Eastwood is one of the most commercially successful actors in Hollywood. His name alone commands respect even from new entrants to the industry. Films like Dollars trilogy, Dirty Harry, and Million Dollar Baby helped propel his career internationally. Eastwood has directed many of his films, but there are also those where he did not appear on them, like Mystic River and Letters from Iwo Jima. Due to his many box-office films, Eastwood has been given due praise by many award-giving bodies, like the Golden Lion award from the Venice Film Festival.

Eastwood also knows the power of business and how it could multiply money faster, and so as early as 1967, he had his financial advisor, Irving Leonard, establish The Malpaso Company. He had Leonard use the profits from the Dollars trilogy. The company then partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures for the distribution of their films, and despite the firm being small in size, it was able to survive 40 years.

Elton John | $500 million

English celebrity Sir Elton John is perhaps one of the most renowned singer, pianist, and composer in the world. Over the course of his career that started in 1967, he has sold more than 300 million records, a fitting testament to his singing abilities. John’s tribute to Princess Diana, Candle in the Wind 1997, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is regarded as the best-selling chart single of all time.

While some might not see the English singer as an investor, he actually is. John has made investments in Gobbler, a marketplace for subscription pro-audio plugins. At the time when he gave seed money to the starting company, it was only valued at $1.8 million, and today, the number has jumped to more than $6 million. While it may not be much, it shows that the singer can move with time and invest in technology as necessary.

Denzel Washington | $250 million

Tony Award winner Denzel Washington has been the recipient of many accolades. Among them were four nominations for Oscars for the movie Fences, which he directed, starred in, and produced. He was initially a theater person, and with that being his first love, he acted in the Broadway production of Julius Caesar in 2005. The same goes for A Raisin in the Sun, in which the actor became the lead back in 2014.

If other celebrities were pouring their money into technology, Washington chose to invest in people and colleges. One of the lucky persons to receive funding was Chadwick Boseman, who was accepted into an acting program but could not afford the tuition. So instead of obtaining student loans, Washington provided the money. At one time, he also wrote a check for $1 million to fund a small community college to help it re-establish its debate team. Well, we can say that Washington views ROI quite differently.

Meryl Streep | $160 million

With 21 Academy Awards nominations to her name, we can say with confidence that Meryl Streep is a badass actress. She won three of the 21 and also eight of the 32 Golden Globe nominations. The actress rose to fame in the ‘80s and had a career comeback in the 2000s and 2010s with roles in The Devil Wears Prada, It’s Complicated, and Into the Woods. Adjusting with the times, she is soon to conquer Netflix in an upcoming comedy film to be directed by Adam McKay.

When it comes to making money, Streep has relied mostly on her earnings from the movies and TV programs she has appeared on. She is, to a degree, a conservative, but she does have a significant real estate portfolio, which suits her investor profile. Recently, she sold her Tribeca Penthouse for $15.8 million. She initially wanted $24.6 million for it, but after negotiations, she agreed to the lower amount.

Reese Witherspoon | $400 million

A lawyer in the movie Legally Blonde, Reese Witherspoon has captured not only the hearts of the legal industry but also those of little girls who wanted to feel empowered. Many of those who are taking up law now were, in one way or another, inspired by the actress’ excellent performance. This same level of dedication is what we see in other movies she acting credits in, such as Sweet Home Alabama, Water for Elephants, and Wild. Moreover, the actress won a Primetime Emmy for Big Little Lies, a show on HBO.

Apart from acting, Witherspoon is also a savvy businesswoman. She owns a clothing company, Draper James. Hello Sunshine, a media business, is also in her portfolio, although reports say that he had already struck a deal to sell this for $900 million. If this happens, then we can see a billionaire Witherspoon soon. Today, she is currently worth $400 million, thanks to making wise financial decisions.

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