Hollywood billionaires: the 12 richest celebrities in the world
Being a billionaire must be great, right? But how about being a billionaire and world famous too? Well, this is what we will talk about in this article, about the 10 richest celebrities in the world.
All of the celebrities on the following list have a Net Worth of at least $ 1 billion, as well as being recognized in every corner of the universe. From a cosmetic mogul, a writer and an athlete, to the current White House guest and a couple of filmmakers, this list is as varied as it is filled with millions.
Here are the 12 richest celebrities in the world:
12. Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner is a member of the Kardashian-Jenner family, which is why she has been known worldwide for the family reality show Keeping Up With the Kardashians since she was a child.
But she has also had success as a model, influencer, and businesswoman with her makeup brand Kylie Cosmetics, where most of her fortune comes from.
11. J.K. Rowling
Net worth: $ 1 billion (925 million euros)
J.K. Rowling is the author of the renowned Harry Potter fantasy novel saga. The British woman has also made a career as a screenwriter, although her millions are owed mainly to the young magician's apprentice and his friends.
10. Jay-Z
Net worth $ 1 billion (925 million euros)
Jay-Z is one of the most popular rappers of the last 20 years. During his youth he was a drug dealer in Brooklyn but fate led him to become a rapper with more than 100 million records sold and his own record label Roc-A-Fella Records.
9. David Copperfield
Net worth: $ 1 billion (925 million euros)
David Copperfield has amazed his audience for decades. If you still do not know him, it is about the man who made the Statue of Liberty disappear, and crossed the Great Wall of China with his magic.
Copperfield also owns an impressive portfolio of real estate and a private magic museum that houses the largest and most important collection of magic in the world.
8. Paul McCartney
Net worth: $ 1.2 billion (1.1 billion euros)
Paul McCartney is a British singer-songwriter, composer, musician, writer and actor. He was one of the founders of the famous band The Beatles, although he also had a long and successful solo career with his first wife, Linda, and Denny Laine.
7. Michael Jordan
Net worth: $ 2.2 billion (2 billion euros)
Michael Jordan is the richest athlete in the world, although his fortune does not come from his NBA career, but rather from advertising deals with companies like Nike and Gatorade.
6. Jami Gertz
Net worth: $ 3 billion (2.7 billion euros)
Jami Gertz is best known for her roles in some of the best films of the late 80s and early 90s, such as Less Than Zero and Lost Boys.
She is also, along with her husband Tony Ressler, owner of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks and the MLB's Milwaukee Brewers.
5. Donald Trump3
Net worth: $ 3.1 billion (2.8 billion euros)
The current president of the United States became famous in large part for his years on the reality shows "The Apprentice" and "Celebrity Apprentice." Donald Trump inherited much of his fortune from his father, and despite several bankruptcies, he has succeeded time and again.
4. Kanye West
Net worth: $ 3.2 billion (2.9 billion euros)
Just a couple of years ago reports surfaced claiming that Kanye West was bankrupt. But today, thanks to his popularity and his Yeezy clothing brand, he is officially one of the richest celebrities in the world.
3. Oprah Winfrey
Net worth: $ 3.5 billion (3.2 billion euros)
Oprah Winfrey is a media mogul who catapulted her career as a journalist thanks to a nationwide talk show that lasted decades. The Oprah Winfrey Show was one of the most successful talk shows of all time and is officially the most watched talk show in television history.
According to Forbes magazine, "Oprah Winfrey was the richest African-American person of the 20th century and the only black person in the world to own more than a billion dollars for three consecutive years."
2. Steven Spielberg
Net worth: $ 3.7 billion (3.4 billion euros)
Without the creative vision of Steven Spielberg, the world would not have movies like E.T. The Extraterrestrial, Schindler's List, Jurassic Park or Saving Private Ryan. But in addition to writing and directing some of the world's highest-grossing films, she also produced scores of such as Back to the Future, Gremlins, and The Goonies.
1. George Lucas
Net worth: $ 6.5 billion (6 billion euros)
George Lucas is the creator of Star Wars. Han Solo's father, Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. He is also the creator of the Indiana Jones franchise and a prolific producer throughout the years.
With information from the CelebrityNetWorth site. Celebrity Net Worth is a website that reports estimates of total assets and financial activities of celebrities.
