The biggest perk of being a celebrity and A-lister is not that you have plenty of fans and get recognized everywhere you go, but rather, it’s having limitless money and the ability to own anything without worrying about the price tag that comes with it!
Not to take away from the fact that these stars are also very hard working and most of them have earned the fame and money they enjoy today. And then there are those who were terrible at managing their wealth and soon needed bankruptcy lawyers!
Who has the biggest bank account and who should immediately fire their wealth managers? Click on ‘Next’ to find out!
Dennis Rodman: ~ $500,000
Retired professional basketball player, actor and questionable diplomat to North Korea, Dennis Rodman had a very successful career and was a multi-millionaire at some point of time and earned $27 million from just his NBA salary. His downfall began in 2012 when he appeared in court as he had owed $800,000 in unpaid child support to one of his former wives. Adding to his financial woes was expensive divorces and terrible spending habits on cars, homes and bad investments. We wonder what he will do to recover financially.
Mike Tyson: ~ $10 Million
One of the most recognized professional boxers in the world is retired boxer Mike Tyson. You might argue that a net worth of $10 million is not bad at all, but considering he earned $700 million from his profession, it does look very bad! Where did his money go, you ask? Of course, the man spent it all on useless things such as a solid gold bathtub, three Bengal tigers, very expensive homes and cars and oddly enough he wasted $400,000 on pigeons! Mike even dropped $3.4 million on jewelry! No wonder he filed for bankruptcy in 2003!
Kareem Hunt: ~ $5 Million
With a neat $5 million in his kitty, Cleveland Browns player and NFL star Kareem Hunt is leading a comfy and cushy life, but he could have been worth a lot more, had he kept his behavior and action in check. He has been accused of physical assault twice, was suspended for the first 8 NFL games in 2022 and was caught over speeding with alcohol and drugs in his car. If he is able to achieve better stats and get his act together, he is surely going to make more money.
Hulk Hogan: $25 Million
Professional wrestler, actor and reality TV star of his own show, Hogan Knows Best, Hulk Hogan has been in the news recently, not for his professional pursuits, rather for his messy personal life, cheating allegations and contentious divorce from his first wife, Linda. This divorce is also responsible for his financial downfall. Hogan had earned quite a bit of money from his WWE career, endorsements, reality shows and movie appearances in Rocky III, Gremlins 2, Spy Hard and Muppets from Space.
Harrison Ford: ~ $300 Million
A bona fide living legend in Hollywood, Harrison Ford is quite literally the grand old man of showbiz, now that he’s 80 and still acting! The Indiana Jones, Blade Runner and Star Wars star is said to be worth $300 million dollars now, which is not surprising, as he is one of Hollywood’s top grossing actors. And to think that there was a time when he had to become a carpenter to supplement his acting income, as he wasn’t getting enough work!
O. J. Simpson: ~ $3 Million
Has there ever been a more infamous football player, who had this kind of a fall from grace! There was a time when O. J. Simpson had many fans and supporters while playing in the NFL for the Chicago Bulls and San Francisco 49ers. But following his murder case and eventual jail sentence, people have been avoiding Simpson like the plague. The convicted criminal is worth a measly $3 million now, as he had to pay hefty legal fees and a part of damages to the murder victims, which included his ex-wife.
Martin Scorsese: ~ $200 Million
American director, writer, and producer Martin Scorsese is often regarded as one of the greatest living filmmakers and with good cause, as he has delivered hit after hit with movies such as The Departed, Aviator, Raging Bull, Gangs of New York and more. Because his past movies were such box office successes and became classics, Martin earns hundreds of millions in royalties through licensing and syndication. He has now won over 130 awards including Golden Globes and Oscars.
Roy Jones Jr.: ~ $7 Million
American professional boxer Roy Jones was the second light heavyweight champion to bag a heavyweight title win. In the late 90s, he was considered the best in the business. He was an exceptionally skilled boxer who had quick reflexes, and great speed, which made him a deadly combination inside the ring. Over time, as his boxing skills declined, he was urged to retire, but he continued to fight. He is said to be worth $7 million, according to some sources.
Shania Twain
Shania Twain has sold over 100 million records, and that hoists her up the rankings as one of the best-selling female artists of her time. The Canadian singer-songwriter has given us hits like ‘You’re Still the One’ ‘That Don’t Impress Me Much’ and ‘Man! I Feel Like a Woman.’ It’s no surprise that the country-pop star has amassed an impressive fortune, what with all her lucrative tours, best-selling albums and residencies. She is said to have a net worth of $400 million.
Dale Earnhardt, Jr.: ~ $225 Million
Even though team owner and professional stock car race driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is semi-retired, he does not have to worry about his where his next meal will be coming from. That’s because he is worth $225 million now. With 26 career wins, he was loved by the fans and was one of the most influential figures in racing. The highest salary he has earned is a whopping $10 million from Hendrick Motorsports in 2008 and he has a slew of sponsors including Kraft, Chevy, Goody’s and Wrangler.
Celine Dion: ~ $800 Million
She’s got the technique, she’s got the style, she’s got the voice and she’s got skill! Canadian singer Celine Dion was a relatively well-known singer, but singing ‘My Heart Will Go On’ for the Titanic soundtrack would catapult her to international stardom. She is one of the highest paid musicians around the globe, and the ‘A New Day Has Come’ singer is worth $800 million. She has an extremely lucrative Las Vegas residency, besides still making music and performing at sold out concerts.
Susan Boyle: ~ $40 Million
If you told us that one day, an unknown bathroom singer called Susan Boyle who appeared on Britain’s Got Talent would one day be worth $40 million, then we would say that you’re kidding. But her live audition was one of the best on any talent show, and she would become one of the show’s semi-finalists. She released her debut album in 2009 and it quickly became a best-selling album in Britain, with 400,000 copies being sold in the UK. She released another album the next year, and got a major makeover, too!
Angelina Jolie: ~ $120 Million
She’s still one of Hollywood’s most in-demand celebrity and with good reason, as all her movies turn out to be blockbusters! Actress, humanitarian and filmmaker Angelina Jolie is worth a hefty $120 million, and honestly, we’re not even surprised. The Lara Croft and Salt actress has been demanding a bigger pay check with every movie of hers, and she reportedly took home $35 million for her role in 2020 Marvel movie, Eternals. She’s the face of Louis Vuitton and other luxury brands, but also gives back to charity through her family’s foundation.
Mean Gene: ~ $9 Million
American professional wrestling interviewer and ring announcer Mean Gene, joined the World Wrestling Federation in 1984, and after spending his entire career in wrestling, we would be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006. Sadly, Gene, whose real name was Eugene Arthur Okerlund, would pass away in 2019 at the age of 76. At the time of his death, he was worth $9 million, and his net worth may have dwindled, as he was suffering from kidney ailments later on in his life.
Ron Howard: ~ $200 Million
Even before Ron Howard established himself as one of Hollywood’s biggest directors, he was a fresh-faced child performer and later, teen actor. His past television performances can be seen on The Andy Griffith Show and Happy Days. Eventually, he would shift gears and leave Happy Days to produce and direct TV shows and movies. Some of his biggest movies include Cinderella Man, Frost/Nixon, Apollo 13, and A Beautiful Mind, among many other shows.
Bjorn Ulvaeus: ~ $300 Million
Along with three of his band mates, Bjorn Ulvaeus formed one of the biggest pop bands in the planet in the ‘70s, ABBA. He was even married to his ABBA bandmate, Agnetha Faltskog for 7 years before they divorced. After ABBA disbanded, Bjorn co-produced the musical Mamma Mia! And Mamma Mia! 2 and worked on the musicals Chess and Kristina från Duvemåla. In 2000, he was accused of evading taxes of more than 90 million Kronor in Sweden, but eventually the court ruled in his favor. He is said to be worth $300 million.
Taylor Swift: ~ $400 Million
In 2022, Parade Magazine noted that singer-songwriter Taylor Swift was worth $400 million, which was a pretty good leap from her previous year’s earnings of $365 million. And all this money just doesn’t come from her music sales and performances. The 'Shake It Off' singer is actually a businesswoman, having her own management company and she’s it’s CEO! You can say she got her financial acumen from her parents as her mom sold mutual funds and her father was a wealth management advisor and stockbroker.
Will Smith: ~ $350 Million
You would assume that after the Oscars 2022 fiasco or “slap-gate” Hollywood actor Will Smith would slowly become history. However, after a brief hiatus, Smith is back and hopes to make amends for his image. He still remains one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood and has come a very long way from being broke when he was filming his show Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. For the movie King Richard, which won him an Oscar, Will was paid a whopping $60 million, and he owns at least $100 million worth of real estate!
George Clooney: ~ $500 Million
With an estimated net worth of $500 many and many decades of experience in show business, Batman actor George Clooney can afford to pick whatever work he wants to do. In fact, he admitted to turning down a huge commercial gig worth $35 million for only a day's work, just because it didn’t feel right. In fact, he has given away a lot of his money to his friends, and to charity, as he decided he had more money than he would need in this lifetime. He recently also sold a tequila brand which he co-owned, for a whopping $1 billion!
Jackie Chan: ~ $350 Million
Hong-Kong born martial artist and actor Jackie Chan has enjoyed plenty of success in Chinese and English movies over the many decades that he has been acting, but did you know that he is a talented singer as well? The Rush Hour star has sung the theme songs for many of his movies, as well as recorded successful albums. Besides, he owns the JCE Movies Limited, a chain of movie theaters in China, a clothing line, food products range and production companies. He is worth $350 million, but he does do his bit and gives back to society, as well.
Tiger Woods: ~ $1 Billion
According to Forbes Magazine, professional golf legend Tiger Woods has a net worth of almost $1 billion, which makes him a top earning sportsperson globally. He has won around $121 million as cash prize from his various golf tournament wins, which is more than any professional golfer, ever! So how rich is Tiger actually? Well, he only recently discovered that his $73 million island mansion in Florida was too big, so he's that rich! the massive property has a 4-hole golf course and a 30-meter swimming pool, too.
Mark Wahlberg: ~ $400 Million
Now with $400 million in his kitty, A-list actor Mark Wahlberg has gone from being a problematic music star who got in trouble with the law (and almost went to jail for killing a man!) to being one of the most respected stars in Hollywood. The Planet of the Apes and Ted star is a serious gym rat, but wants you to buy fast food from his Boston-wide diner franchise, Wahlburgers. He also produces movies and TV shows, and we all know that he was the executive producer of the HBO show, Entourage.
Jessica Alba: ~ $100 Million
We haven’t seen actress Jessica Alba in a hot minute, have we? When we first met Alba, she was just 13 and had just started acting in movies and television. She would then go on to star in the Fantastic 4 movies, Sin City and Honey. You see, soon after starting a family, and taking a hiatus from acting, Jessica founded her own baby and beauty company, called The Honest Company and it recently went public. Although she is said to be worth $100 million, some estimates peg her net worth at $340 million after the IPO!
Jack Nicholson: ~ $400 Million
Retired movie star and filmmaker Jack Nicholson is one of the wealthiest and most nominated actors in Hollywood. The Shining and Terms of Endearment actor used to make as much as $10 million from a movie before his 2010 retirement. He stopped acting in movies because he said that he simply could not remember his lines any more due to his advanced age. He now spends his time and money on expensive court-side NBA match tickets, cars, art collection and golf clubs!
Sylvester Stallone: ~ $400 Million
Sylvester Stallone is a famous actor, screenwriter, and producer in Hollywood, and is everybody’s favorite action heroes of all time. Before the boxing movie Rocky catapulted him to fame, Stallone was broke and even had to sell his dog to pay for necessitates! After the success of Rocky, he went back and bought back his dog! Other blockbusters of his include Rambo, The Expendables and Demolition Man. While his movies have made $4 billion at the box office, he is said to be worth $400 million.
Chuck Lorre: ~ $610 Million
Having created and directed some of the best television shows, Chuck Lorre has made himself loved by his fans, besides making a lots of money for himself. She is said to be making $5 million a month! Some of his biggest shows include Two and a Half Men, Big Band Theory, and Mike and Molly. He’s also been awarded with 14 Golden Globes and 9 Emmy Awards. In 2022, he announced that he was getting divorced from his third wife, Arielle, so we imagine that his $610 million net worth will take a severe beating after the settlement.
Peter Jackson: ~ $1 Billion
New Zealand has produced one of the biggest movie directors in the modern times and that is Peter Jackson. The world-renowned filmmaker had directed King Kong, The Hobbit Trilogy and Lord of the Rings trilogy, which are some of the best earning movies! A lot of people would be surprised to know that Jackson is worth $1 billion, that’s because his movies have been huge box office successes! In 2009, he even dropped a lot of greens to buy his private Gulfstream G550, and he has a $5 million property in NZ, which has its own private lake!
Elton John: ~ $500 Million
There are very few artists and performers in the world who are more iconic than British singer and musician Elton John, whose popularity has stood the test of time. And that all fame and popularity means one thing — lots of money! The ‘Tiny Dancer’ ‘Rocket Man’ and ‘Cold Heart’ singer is said to be worth $500 million now. He is a Grammy, Oscar, Golden Globe and Tony Award winning singer, who not only released successful albums but also wrote for many movies and treater productions such as Billy Elliot and The Lion King.
Tom Cruise: ~ $600 Million
Hollywood’s blue eyed boy, actor and producer Tom Cruise takes home an average salary of $50 million every year, and with every commercial hit that he delivers at the box office, his pay check would only increase with time! He has starred in The Top Gun, The Mummy and Mission: Impossible and 40 other Hollywood movies, and he has an independent film production company called Cruise/Wagner Productions which Tom founded with his agent, Paula Wagner. Private jets, properties, investments – Cruise is the king of them all.
Jay Z: ~ $1.6 Million
With $6 million in his kitty, rapper and producer Jay Z is said to be the richest musical artists in the world. Besides making and releasing his music, he has also given many other musicians their start in the business. He has a very sharp business acumen, as she owns a handful of successful companies such as 40/40 Club and Rocawear. Jay Z has sold 125 million records worldwide, has collaborated with the biggest artists in the world, is married to one of the top female singers in the world (Beyonce) and has 23 Grammy Awards to his name. That’s impressive!
Shahrukh Khan: ~ $690 Million
In South Asia, you will not find a more successful actor and producer than Shahrukh Khan. He is the most iconic actors from Bollywood and so far he has starred in 108 movies, which a majority of them being huge hits in India and internationally, too. Shahrukh Khan or SRK as he is called, began acting on stage and in television serials, but quickly became a huge hit with filmmakers. The Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge actor also owns a production and VFX company which makes him a lot of profit.
Dr. Dre: ~ $500 Million
Dr. Dre, while not a real doctor, earns much more than one thanks to his successful career as a rapper, producer and entrepreneur. Andre Young aka Dr. Dre has multiple streams of income, earns countless loyalties and has launched proteges like Eminem, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg and more. He famously built up the headphones company, Beats by Dre which was bought by Apple for $3 billion in 2014. However, he also got divorced recently and it reportedly cost his $100 million in its settlement.
David Beckham: ~ $450 Million
The movie Bend it Like Beckham was a huge hit in the UK and even international audiences were introduced to British footballer David Beckham. A Manchester United star player, David went on to play for the international football clubs AC Milan, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. He would eventually move to the US after signing up with LA Galaxy for $250 million! He is now the owner of the Inter Miami football club, which he bought for just $25 million and also co-owns the Salford City football club, along with his former ManU teammates.
P. Diddy: ~ $900 Million
P. Diddy, Puffy, Puff Daddy or just Diddy, whatever stage name Sean Combs goes by now, seems to be a hit. The rapper, singer, entrepreneur and record producer sure lives life king-sized, and why wouldn’t he, since Forbes magazine pegs his net worth at over $900 million! In 1993, he founded Bad Boy Entertainment which boosted the careers of many up-and-coming artists such as Biggie Smalls. His first commercial single and record dropped in 1997, and earned him his first Grammy. He has also acted in and produced reality shows and runs Combs Enterprises.
Sandra Bullock: ~ $250 Million
Speed, Miss Congeniality, The Blind Side and The Proposal are only some movies which we just cannot imagine without Sandra Bullock in the lead. The movie actress and producer has 59 movies under her belt, besides 20 producing credits. Her many years in Hollywood had made her an acting veteran now, and she is worth $250 million. She invests extensively in multiple real estate properties and also gives back to society through charities. Sandra has two adopted children, and we’re sure she has a huge trust set up to secure their future.
James Patterson: ~ $800 Million
James Patterson finds his name on millions of books, because he authored them. Among his most famous works we find the Alex Cross, Women’s Murder Club and NYPD Red series of novel, which have many readers every time a new book is launched. Although many authors have to struggle to get just one book to become a bestseller, all of James’ books are well received, and Forbes pegs him as one of the highest paid authors in the world, today. Despite donating millions to school libraries, college students, teachers colleges and independent bookstores, James is worth $800 million.
Madonna: ~ $850 million to $1 Billion
If you’re to believe some media outlets, then singer and entertainer Madonna’s net worth has crossed the $1 billion mark, while other say that she is worth $850 million. She’s very much a ‘Material Girl’ with very deep pockets, but she’s struggled her way to the top, too. Music was very much a male dominated world when she broke the glass ceiling, and went on to sell 335 million albums in her many decades in showbiz. She also made history with her 2008 tour, as it became the highest grossing tour by any female artist, ever!
BTS: ~ $200 Million
The world has seen many boy and girl groups from different countries, but none of them have been able to become such a huge international phenomena as the South Korean boy group, BTS. Their songs, which have positive messages in them, have been received well by their fans internationally. Considering that they made their debut in 2013, they have come a long way and are now worth $220 million. Collectively, they have sold music, performed at sold out venues and made countless appearances together, however, J-Hope or Jung Hoseok is the band’s richest member, with a net worth of $26 million.
Larry David: ~ $400 Million
A comedian and actor like no other, Larry David has created two of the most critically appreciated comedy shows, Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm, the latter of which he was the leading actor in. But, before he was writing shows, he was writing sketches for SNL, but never got much recognition. He has since returned to the SNL stage after attaining fame, to pay the role of Bernie Sanders many times. Larry is said to be worth $400, but even he laughs at this figure and says that it’s “ridiculous” and “absurd!”
J.K. Rowling: ~ $1 Billion
No children’s fantasy author has been able to make it big as J.K. Rowling did in the later 90s, when she wrote Harry Potter. At the time, she was struggling with money and was a single mother trying to keep the lights on in her flat and gave writing one last effort with the Harry Potter series. Besides getting published, she got an even bigger pay check when her books were picked up to be adapted into very popular movies! Since then, Rowling has written multiple other books, which have all been adapted into movies. No wonder she’s worth $1 billion!
Jerry Bruckheimer: ~ $1 Billion
American film and television producer Jerry Bruckheimer finds his name in the credits list of some of the biggest movies made in Hollywood, such as the Top Gun movies, National Treasure, Pirates of the Caribbean movies, Pearl Harbor and many more! Oh and the long running TV series, CSI and it’s many reboots. Being the founder-owner of his independent film production company, Jerry Bruckheimer Films sure has it’s perks, as it’s his major source of income. He formed the company in 1995 after parting ways with producer Don Simpson.
Kid Rock: ~ $150 Million
With his unique blend of rap, country rick, and heavy metal, singer, musician and record producer Kid Rock struck big in the music industry. He also stays in the news by making controversial remarks, but that’s just Kid Rock for you! His real name is Robert James Ritchie and he's easily worth $150 million, even though we don’t hear from him much these days. With his limitless income, he has purchased plenty of properties all over the US, but prefers to live in his Tennessee camouflaged trailer home!
Monica Lewinsky: ~ $1.5 Million
Monica Lewinsky became a much hated and trolled unpaid White House intern who had an affair with former President Bill Clinton. Eventually Clinton had to resign! However, Monica bore the brunt of it all and eventually had to go underground for many years. But she decided that she had had enough of the internet bullying and slander and she decided to speak her truth. She was paid $1 million in 1999 for an interview with Barbara Walters. She is now a public speaker and speaks against online bullying and hate.
Paul McCartney: ~ $1.2 Billion
British musician and singer Paul McCartney became a global phenomenon when his and his Liverpudlian band members, The Beatles, began making and releasing some amazing music. The band broke up in the 70s and he embarked on a solo career. You might wonder how Paul is still a billionaire, since we haven’t heard of any new music from him lately. He actually earns $70 million a year! Besides his own music, appearances and concerts, Paul owns the rights to musicians such as Carl Perkins and Buddy Holly. Tens of million are added to his bank account, just because of song royalties!
Kanye West: ~ $6.6 Billion
A couple of years ago rapper, record producer, new age messiah and fashion designer Kanye West was on a war path with Forbes magazine as they were refusing to declare him a billionaire. So he sent in his financial papers claiming that he was worth $6.6 billion, and he’s now a billionaire! He now says he’s worth $10 billion, but we’ll wait for some proof. The 'Gold Digger' singer began his career as a rapper and producer, but quickly branched out to making futuristic clothes and proclaiming that he was god. Wow!
Mel Gibson: ~ $430 Million
His talent is undeniable, but actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson has previously made antisemitic and homophobic comments and even got into trouble with the law. While Hollywood decided to avoid him for a while, he’s once again gained favor in showbiz. Mel’s biggest earning movies as an actor has been Signs, What Women Want and the Lethal Weapon movies, and as a director he has made some amazing movies including Braveheart, Hacksaw Ridge, Apocalypto and The Passion of the Christ.
Andrew Lloyd Webber: ~ $1.3 Billion
English composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is responsible for composing the most popular musicals in the world – Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Cinderella, Bombay Dreams, The Wizard of Oz and The Sound of Music. He is an EGOT recipient (Emmy, 4 Grammys, Oscar and 8 Tonys) besides many other accolades and awards. Webber also owns 6 London theaters, including the iconic Theatre Royal and London Palladium, and also runs the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation which supports 30 talented students each year with performing arts scholarships.
Robin Williams: ~ $100 Million
The next generations have been robbed of the brilliance of actor, comedian and stand-up comic Robin Williams, who died in 2014. At the time of his death, Robin was said to be worth $100 million, and his three children gained a huge inheritance. Robin rose to fame when he was cast in Happy Days, before his breakthrough role in his own show, Mork & Mindy. He then starred in stand up specials with HBO before he exploded as a Hollywood giant. His biggest moved include Dead Poet’s Society, Good Will Hunting, Good Morning Vietnam, Mrs. Doubtfire, Aladdin and Jumanji.