Whether you've laughed along to their movies, or sang to their songs, this list contains celebrities who have been a part of your life. From the most followed socialites, to the author of your favorite book, you never know who will come out ranking first among the 100 richest celebrities. Check it out to see where your favorite ranks. We may not know them personally but many celebrities have been a part of our lives for so long. Being in the public eye most of the time, celebrities sport the latest fashion craze and they set the new trend across the globe. Apart from being the constant talk of the town, they are also known to live lavish lifestyles. Whether we love them or we hate them, these famous personalities made the entertainment industry more colorful with their presence. Many celebrities have actually earned a great deal of fortune – thanks to their successful and long-running careers! Fat paychecks, royalties, and lucrative endorsement deals are just some of the perks of being tagged as the best and the most renowned names in their fields. So who are these people? They could be your favorite singers, authors, musicians, models, actors, and even athletes. In most cases, immense popularity usually leads celebrities to become highest earners in their respective fields. So it shouldn’t be a surprise to see their names in our list of richest celebrities today. TV and film personalities dominate our list. From acting, some celebrities have actually crossed and ventured into directing and producing stint, which significantly increased their fortune. Their movies made millions at the box office which bring success not just to the actors, but to the entire production team including directors and producers. Meanwhile, impressive performance on the ground usually has a domino effect to the athlete’s career. The best performers in their chosen fields usually get the most lucrative contracts and endorsement deals. Authors like J.K. Rowling, Dan Brown, and Stephen King have achieved celebrity status with the success of their manuscripts. On the other hand, in demand models like Gisele Bundchen and Miranda are getting fat paychecks for every public appearance they make. Some celebrities also became brand ambassadors not just in their countries but also worldwide. So who are the frontrunners in our list of richest celebrities today?
Rank | Name | Net Worth |
---|---|---|
#1 |
Michael Bloomberg
|
$48.8 Billion |
#2 |
Rupert Murdoch
|
$17.5 Billion |
#3 |
Donald Newhouse
|
$11.4 Billion |
#4 |
Silvio Berlusconi
|
$9.22 Billion |
#5 |
George Lucas
|
$6.39 Billion |
#6 |
Ralph Lauren
|
$5.41 Billion |
#7 |
Steven Spielberg
|
$5.41 Billion |
#8 |
Arnon Milchan
|
$5.4 Billion |
#9 |
Joao Moreira Salles
|
$5.33 Billion |
#10 |
Sumner Redstone
|
$5.1 Billion |
#11 |
Indu Jain
|
$4.88 Billion |
#12 |
Clive Calder
|
$4.5 Billion |
#13 |
Patrizio Bertelli
|
$4 Billion |
#14 |
Barbara Piasecka Johnson
|
$3.6 Billion |
#15 |
Miuccia Prada
|
$3.5 Billion |
#16 |
James Packer
|
$3.5 Billion |
#17 |
Haim Saban
|
$3.4 Billion |
#18 |
Kalanithi Maran
|
$3.3 Billion |
#19 |
Oprah Winfrey
|
$3.1 Billion |
#20 |
Davis Guggenheim
|
$2.5 Billion |
#21 |
Mort Zuckerman
|
$2.5 Billion |
#22 |
Ted Turner
|
$2.2 Billion |
#23 |
John de Mol
|
$2.2 Billion |
#24 |
Stanley Perron
|
$2.1 Billion |
#25 |
David Hearst Jr
|
$1.9 Billion |