Celebrity Net Worths: Check Out The Big Bucks Some Of Your Favorite Stars Are Raking In!

Denzel Washington – $280 Million

Denzel Washington is an acclaimed director cum actor who has bagged two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony. The unveiling of Oscar 2022 nominations on February 8, 2022, extended his record as the only Black actor nominated for an Oscar for the tenth time.

Through his years of commitment, he has gathered a fantastic net worth of $280 million. Stepping into production in 1992, he founded a production company named Mundy Lane Entertainment and produced movies like “The Book of Eli” and “The Equalizer.” He has shown his skills also behind the lens as he directed “The Great Debaters” and “Fences.”

Meghan Markle – $60 Million

Meghan Markle, aside from being the Duchess of Sussex, is a known humanitarian and philanthropist. Her total wealth is estimated at $60 million. With her spouse, Prince Harry, she has a combined net worth of $1 billion. In her own right, Meghan was worth $5 million before her marriage. Prior to her becoming royalty, she was best known for her acting stint in “Suits,” but she had to drop the role for her new duties.

A brief part in the soap opera “General Hospital” was Markle’s first on-screen performance, and from there, she appeared in small roles on series including “Century City,” “The War at Home,” and “CSI: NY,” as well as on the hit show “Fringe.”

Caitlyn Jenner – $100 Million

American television personality and Olympic Gold Medalist Caitlyn Jenner has a net worth of $100 million. She spent most of her life as Bruce Jenner, a former Olympic Gold Medal-winning decathlete. Now, she can be described as a voice for the transgender community.

In 1980, Jenner was inducted into the United States National Track and Field Hall of Fame and got a place in the Olympic Hall of Fame in 1986. As an athlete, she set a third successive world record and gained fame as “an all-American hero” by winning an event at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. Starring in the “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” show also helped grow her wealth.

Khloé Kardashian – $60 Million

A member of the famous Kardashian-Jenner clan, it is no surprise that Khloé Kardashian made it to this list with a $60 million fortune. Like most of her family, she rose to prominence after starring in their reality series “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” This success was followed by further onscreen appearances.

She launched and hosted her own talk show, “Kocktails with Khloé,” and her health documentary series, “Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashian.” Besides television, she is also involved in the retail and fashion industry and has launched a clothing and fragrances collection. Together with her sisters Kourtney and Kim, they released the publication “Kardashian Konfidential.”

Kate Upton – $20 Million

Kate Upton first attended a casting call in Miami for Elite Model Management, where she was accepted. She decided to extend her reach and moved to New York, where she signed with IMG models. Her pictures in the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launched her to stardom.

She went on to cover the publication’s 2012, 2013, and 2017 issues. She was the subject of Vanity Fair’s cover for its 100th anniversary. Upton also ventured a career into acting and is best known for her appearances in the films “The Other Woman,” “Tower Heist,” and “The Layover.” These various successful endeavors led her to be worth $20 million.

Idina Menzel – $16 Million

There’s no doubt that the American actress/singer Idina Menzel has the voice of a princess. And if you don’t believe us, just look at her filmography! She’s best known for voicing the character of ‘Elsa’ in “Frozen” and “Frozen II,” and she was also featured in the Amy Adams’ princess flicks “Enchanted” and its 2022 sequel, “Disenchanted”—all produced by Disney.

In addition to her fairytale movies, Menzel also worked in productions such as the 2005 musical “Rent” and the critically-acclaimed 2019 drama “Uncut Gems.” An award-winning stage performer as well, she’s collected an impressive $16 million fortune throughout her career.

Hayden Christensen – $12 Million

The Canadian actor Hayden Christensen is best known for his role as Anakin Skywalker in the “Star Wars” franchise. Being a part of this successful franchise is reason enough for his $12 million wealth, but he may owe some of it to his other roles, including the 2007 film “Awake.” He is also accomplished as a producer and writer.

Christensen’s success in the acting world is undeniable. He has been the recipient of so many awards for his performances. His career had come a long way from the mid-’90s when he was just starting. Then, he played a role in the German-Canadian series “Family Passions.”

Jada Pinkett Smith – $50 Million

Being an American actress, businesswoman, and producer, Jada Pinkett Smith has a fortune of $50 million. Thanks to her other income sources like fashion, music, and writing children’s books, she has achieved this. She started her acting career in the ’90s and got her film break with “Menace II Society” in 1993.

Smith is also a singer and songwriter under the stage name Jada Koren and works for the metal band Wicked Wisdom. She earns a part of her wealth from her music production company, 100% Women, and from Maja, an outfit line she owns.

Michael Jordan – $2.1 Billion

Known by his initials MJ, Michael Jordan is a businessman and former professional basketball player. He won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls while playing 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association. The official NBA website states him the greatest basketball player of all time as per acclamation.

Also, as a product endorser, team owner, and entrepreneur, he has a jaw-dropping net worth of $2.2 billion, and obviously, it is enviable by many. In 1984, Nike signed him for a record-breaking $500K per annum for five years. In late 2020, he became part of NASCAR’s co-owners.

Drew Barrymore – $125 Million

American actress, talk show host, and businesswoman Drew Barrymore has a net worth of $125 million. Barrymore came from a star family and proved herself eligible for numerous accolades like a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Golden Globe. She has been melting hearts with her acting since she was six.

Starting from the ’90s, she performed in a string of successful movies like “Never Been Kissed,” “Charlie’s Angels,” and “Poison Ivy.” in 2000, her debut in the “Charlie’s Angels” franchise brought her $9 million, and she got $14 million for the sequel.

Kimora Lee Simmons – $200 Million

Kimora Lee Simmons is an American model, style entrepreneur, and author having a fortune of $200 million. She first came to the limelight when she married Hip Hop entrepreneur Russell Simmons in 1998. From 2004 to 2010, she was the CEO and creative director of Baby Phat, her clothing brand, and she relaunched it in 2019.

Other sources of fame and wealth for her are her reality shows like “Kimora: House of Fab” and “Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane.” She has an extensive television career and also served as a judge in the first season of Tyra Banks’ reality competition show “America’s Next Top Model.”

Uzo Aduba – $1 Million

Uzo Aduba is best known for her marvelous performance in the Netflix series “Orange Is the New Black.” It earned her several accolades, including a Prime Time Emmy. For her role in “Translations of Xhosa” in 2003, she was nominated for a Helen Hayes Award. She has a net worth of $1 million and keeps herself busy making more of her name and money.

She made her Broadway debut in “Coram Boy” in 2007, and she starred in “Godspell” in 2011. Aduba was also seen in the episodes of “Saturday Night Live” and the TV series “Blue Bloods.”

Kanye West – $6.6 Billion

One of the three richest self-made black people in the history of the United States, Kanye West is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and fashion designer. Having achieved immense fame and wealth, he boasts a whopping net worth of $6.6 billion.

Besides having a great deal with The Gap, he owns the Yeezy apparel line, which includes $3-4 billion to his fortune bottom line. He has a music catalog worth $110 million and has sold 140 million records worldwide. GOOD music is his 2004 record label and production company with Sony BMG.

Anderson Cooper – $50 Million

Host of the CNN news show “Anderson Cooper 360,” Anderson Cooper gets an annual salary of $12 million and has a net worth of $50 million. He accumulated wealth as a famous TV personality, author, and journalist. Cooper made it to the journalism career on TV by becoming a correspondent for ABC News in 1995, and then on September 21, 1999, he joined ABC’s “World News Now” as a co-anchor.

In September 2010, Cooper was signed by Warner Bros. and Telepictures to host “Anderson Live.” It is a nationally syndicated talk show that premiered on September 12, 2011.

Lionel Richie – $200 Million

Lionel Richie rose to fame as a co-lead singer and the songwriter of funk band Commodores and gained public attention in the ’70s. He started his solo career in 1982, making him one of the world’s best-selling artists of all time. As a successful balladeer, he has sold over 100 million records worldwide.

Success and wealth go hand in hand, so Richie has a net worth of $200 million earned through his acting, albums, and as a judge on “American Idol.” There are reports that Richie made $10 million during his first season on “American Idol” in 2019.

Jerry Bruckheimer – $1 Billion

Jerry Bruckheimer, an American film and television producer, has some of the highest-grossing films on his credit. He is rightly referred to as “the most powerful man in Hollywood.” He produces TV series alongside CBS and Warner Bros and has worked with Paramount and Disney.

He has achieved so much in his career that a net worth of $1 billion is an obvious thing for him. Some of his notable films are “Beverly Hills Cop,” “Top Gun,” “The Rock,” and “Con Air.” Besides purchasing an NHL expansion team based in Seattle, he also serves on the board of directors for a video game holding company, ZeniMax Media.

Jeff Bezos – $138.8 Billion

The second-wealthiest person in the world, Jeff Bezos, is the Chairman and Founder of Amazon. He owns an aerospace company named Blue Origin and the American daily newspaper The Washington Post. He started Amazon with a humble beginning in 1994, and now he has accumulated a net worth of $138.8 billion, as per Forbes, by rocking the field of e-commerce mainly.

His business thrived during the pandemic as everyone preferred online shopping. In terms of wealth, he surpassed Bill Gates in July 2017, and between October 2017 and January 2021, he had been the wealthiest person in the world.

Peyton Manning – $250 Million

Peyton Manning is the former American NFL quarterback ranked among the best players of his era, playing in the NFL for 18 seasons. At the apex of his career, he was among the highest-paid celebrities in the world. Keeping in view his lucrative endorsements, it is not hard to believe that he has a net worth of $250 million.

He earns at least $10 million per year from endorsements even after retirement. Some famous brands that chose him include Reebok, Master Card, Gatorade, Buick, and DirecTV. He owns 21 franchises of Papa John’s pizza in Colorado.

Harrison Ford – $300 Million

Harrison Ford is the seventh-highest-grossing actor in North America who gained enormous attention from “Star Wars” in 1977. He amazingly reprised his role in four sequels of the blockbuster in the following 42 years. Ford received $15 million as a base salary for his role as Han Solo in the “Star Wars” sequel of 2015.

Having the credit to work in three of the top five box-office hits, he has bagged $300 million. Famous for his dramatic roles and action films, his notable projects are “Blade Runner,” “Witness,” and “Clear and Present Danger.”

Denzel Washington – $280 Million

Denzel Washington is an acclaimed director cum actor who has bagged two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony. The unveiling of Oscar 2022 nominations on February 8, 2022, extended his record as the only Black actor nominated for an Oscar for the tenth time.

Through his years of commitment, he has gathered a fantastic net worth of $280 million. Stepping into production in 1992, he founded a production company named Mundy Lane Entertainment and produced movies like “The Book of Eli” and “The Equalizer.” He has shown his skills also behind the lens as he directed “The Great Debaters” and “Fences.”

Reba McEntire – $95 Million

Reba McEntire has the unique honor of releasing 16 #1 albums, and this number is more than any other female country artist. She is an actress and country singer having a net worth of $95 million and is referred to as “the Queen of Country.” She joined MCA Nashville Records in the ’80s, and this was when her career took off.

She has sold more than 75 million records worldwide. She is an acclaimed actress in television and film and is the most prominent for the six seasons of her TV series “Reba.” She also owns several businesses, including an eponymous clothing line.

Gordon Ramsay – $220 Million

Gordon Ramsay is a British chef, television personality, and restaurateur who is also a famous food critic. He combines television and food industries activities with a net worth of $220 million. As a reality television personality, he is considered a strict judge even though he has promoted and hired many eligible chefs under his wing.
He is known for his cookery shows and competitions such as “Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares,” “Hell’s Kitchen,” and “The F Word.” Ramsay launched his own brand of California wines in March 2021, and his new cookery school, The Gordon Ramsay Academy, opened in September 2021.

Sean Connery – $350 Million

Scottish actor and producer Sean Connery amused the fans with his decades-long prolific acting career. He will always be remembered for his James Bond role since he performed in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983. His impressive career brought him an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA Award.

With this striking profile, it was pretty easy to have a net worth of $350 million at his death in 2020. His services to the film industry were duly recognized as in 1999, he received US Kennedy Center Honors lifetime achievement award.

George Clooney – $500 Million

In 1984, George Clooney got his breakthrough role on the sitcom “E/R.” His tremendous acting skills made him among the most demanded A-List actors in the entertainment industry. He regularly gets a massive amount of at least $20 million for every film role.

In this way, he must be adding much to his net worth of $500 million. Being nominated for Academy Awards in six different categories, Clooney is one of three people to hold the honor. He makes a massive fortune by appearing in numerous commercials for Nespresso.

Chadwick Boseman – $12 Million

American actor and playwright Chadwick Boseman began his spectacular career in theatre. He landed his breakthrough role as the lead actor in the 2013 biopic of the baseball player Jackie Robinson named “42.” The project that established him as a superstar was “Black Panther” in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2016.

When he passed away tragically on August 28, 2020, he had a net worth of $12 million. His final film “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” was released posthumously in 2020 and won him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

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