With fancy cars and extravagant homes, luxury is not alien to Hollywood. The industry is drowned in dollars. The people working in the industry, once they find their way through, end up earning well. Billionaire celebrities are not all who came from rich backgrounds. But many of the richest Hollywood celebrities are self-made billionaires who started from scratch.
It is their hard work and talent that led them to fame and luxury. The list is quite predictable; including actors, directors, television personalities, and singers. Dominating the industry, these celebrities also stand prominent in their field of expertise. Here are the top ten celebrities who made it to the list on the basis of their net worth.
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Top 10 Richest Hollywood Celebrities
George Lucas
The creator of the ‘Star Wars‘ franchise, George Lucas is one of the richest people in the entertainment industry. With a net worth of $10 billion, Lucas becomes the richest director and by far the richest celebrity in the world. He is a director, writer, producer, and businessman. He also owns the production company Lucasfilm, and the technical effects company, Industrial Light and Magic.
Steven Spielberg
A billionaire with humble beginnings. Steven Spielberg started at Universal Studios as an unpaid intern, where he became the youngest director to ever sign a long-term contract with a major studio. The director’s success came with the movie ‘Jaws‘, which was watched by 67% of Americans. With a net worth of $8 billion, the screenwriter and producer become the second-richest celebrity on the planet.
Kanye West
Ye, popularly known as Kanye West is a celebrity figure who has been frequenting the headlines recently. The producer, rapper, fashion designer, and entrepreneur has a net worth of $4 billion. West is one of the three richest self-made Black people in US history. He is one of the most successful and awarded artists in the industry. His earnings come from royalties, concerts, and his Yeezy brand ventures.
Oprah Winfrey
From poverty and abuse, Oprah Winfrey builds a name for herself in the entertainment industry. With her powerful voice, she became a media mogul, television host, and author. The owner of a media empire is worth $3.5 billion. She became a billionaire in 2000, and her worth has been increasing ever since. It is her hard work and talent that made her what she is today.
Jami Gertz
The American actress, sports team owner, and philanthropist, Jami Gertz has a net worth of $3 billion. But much of her wealth is derived from her LA-based billionaire husband Tony Ressler. The 56-year-old and her husband are part owners of the Atlanta Hawks NBA team. They also own a minority stake in the Milwaukee Brewers.
Rihanna
The Barbados-born singer, Rihanna rose to fame with her debut album, ‘Music of the Sun‘ in 2005. From that day, Rihanna became one of the most successful popular and commercially successful music artists in the world. The actress and entrepreneur have a net worth of $1.7 billion. She owes much of her wealth to her brand Fenty Beauty Line which is in partnership with the luxury goods company LVMH.
Kim Kardashian
The Kardashians need no introduction, especially Kim Kardashian. Being television celebrities, the Kardashians and Jenners are household names. Kim started in the industry as an assistant and stylist to stars but ended up being a star herself. The model and entrepreneur created her own empire and has a net worth of about $1.4 billion. The celebrity also has a line of beauty products and shapewear, which also generates Kim millions in income.
Jay-Z
The 52-year-old rapper has a net worth of $1.3 billion. Most of his wealth comes from the music industry and from the fact that he is a very successful entrepreneur. The artist and his wife, Beyonce will have a combined net worth of $1.8 billion. Jay Z became a billionaire in June 2019. His records, touring and concerts also contribute to his massive amount of wealth.
Paul McCartney
One of the most successful musicians and composers. Paul McCartney is famous for his time with The Beatles. Being one of the best composers in the history of pop music, he is one of the wealthiest musicians in the world. McCartney has a net worth of $1.2 billion. His Beatles song Yesterday has been covered more than 2000 times, earning him money each time it is done.
Peter Jackson
The Academy Award-winning director Peter Jackson is famous for his film adaptation of ‘The Lord of the Rings‘ trilogy. the fantasy movies earned him around $6 billion at the box office. The New Zealand-born writer and producer has a net worth of $1 billion. He started making films in the 1970s and also founded a VFX firm called Weta Digital.
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