Richest celebrities in the world

Kevin Mazur // Getty Images for Roc Nation While acclaim doesn’t guarantee a large bank account, fame and fortune often do go hand in hand. Recognizable names like Madonna and Paul McCartney often appear on any list of the world’s richest celebrities, while others among the uber-famous fall slightly under the bar of the mega-rich (think: Cher and Brad Pitt). Still more celebrities who consistently rank among the wealthiest, like Slavica Ecclestone and Jacqueline Gold, are decidedly less famous than their more popular counterparts. The most recognizable faces don’t necessarily make their money with the movies and music that made them famous in the first place. Some of the most famous celebrities can afford to live off their creative works alone. But there’s a reason J.K. Rowling became the first person to make $1 billion through writing: Creative fields might offer name recognition, but they don’t always pay well. Some of the most successful celebrities supplement their incomes by selling their brands and name recognition to companies for endorsements and advertising. Others may build on their family’s existing wealth by making smart investments or starting their own businesses. Some of the most successful celebrities don’t even know how much money they make, relying on business managers to keep track of their financial planning. Stacker compiled a list of the world’s richest celebrities using data collected from Celebrity Net Worth’s rankings of the wealthiest celebrities by current net worth. The net worth figures in this list were calculated using a proprietary formula that factored in all publicly available data about each person–including salaries, real estate holdings, divorces, record sales, royalties, and endorsements minus estimated taxes, manager’s fees, agent fees, and lifestyle expenses. Read on to see how each celebrity rose to fame and what they are up to now. You may also like: The most famous actress born the same year as you #44. Stephen King Scott Eisen // Getty Images for Warner Bros. – Net worth: $500 million Stephen King is a prolific author and king of the horror world. He’s published more than 60 novels, of which he’s sold hundreds of millions of copies. In addition to earning money from book sales, many of his novels and short stories have also been adapted into movies, including highly successful films like “The Shawshank Redemption,” “Carrie,” “It,” and “The Green Mile,” among others. #43. Robert De Niro Andrew H. Walker // Getty Images for the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival – Net worth: $500 million An icon of the stage and screen, Robert De Niro has appeared in a wide range of successful films. While his acting career brought plenty of big paydays, much of his financial success has come from his involvement with the Nobu restaurant chain (and now also a hotel chain), which he co-owns with chef Nobu Matsuhisa. There are more than 40 Nobu restaurants around the globe, generating revenue of several hundred million dollars a year. De Niro also co-owns New York’s Greenwich Hotel and has invested heavily in the Tribeca area, supporting the Tribeca Film Festival (which he co-founded) and other ventures. #42. Mick Jagger Dave J Hogan // Getty Images – Net worth: $500 million The Rolling Stones are one of the biggest bands of all time and have been since the 1960s. Led by Mick Jagger, the rockers have stayed relevant for 60 years and landed at #6 on Billboard’s 2022 list of highest-grossing tours, raking in more than $179 million. In addition to the money he makes with the band, Jagger has also acted in and produced a handful of movies. #41. Keith Richards Kevin Mazur // Getty Images for LOVE ROCKS NYC/God’s Love We Deliver – Net worth: $500 million It might be surprising to see the Rolling Stones’ guitarist tied with the band’s singer; however, Keith Richards is also a primary songwriter and earns a significant cut from the hundreds of millions of albums the Stones have sold in the past 60 years. Like Mick Jagger, Richards has also benefited from an acting and solo music career. He also has a collection of roughly 3,000 guitars, with one selling for $1 million at auction. #40. Kathy Ireland Slaven Vlasic // Getty Images – Net worth: $500 million Sports Illustrated supermodel Kathy Ireland is a savvy businesswoman with a gigantic lifestyle company, Kathy Ireland Worldwide. KIW boasts annual merchandise sales of more than $2 billion, according to Forbes. You may also like: Biggest box office stars since 1980 #39. Gloria Estefan Shannon Finney // Getty Images – Net worth: $500 million Gloria Estefan rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s with upbeat pop hits like, “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You” and “Get on Your Feet.” The Cuban American singer is still staying busy; Estefan guest starred on Netflix’s rebooted sitcom “One Day at a Time” in 2019 and appeared in 2022’s “Father of the Bride” on HBO Max. #38. George Clooney Stefania D’Alessandro/WireImage // Getty Images – Net worth: $500 million Two-time Oscar winner George Clooney charmed television audiences as the handsome Dr. Doug Ross on the medical drama “ER” before stealing moviegoers’ hearts in “Ocean’s Eleven” and other hit films. Also known today as Amal Clooney’s husband, Clooney continues to act and direct; he received the American Film Institute Life Achievement Award in 2018. #37. Dr. Dre Amy Sussman/WireImage // Getty Images – Net worth: $500 million Dr. Dre is an iconic rapper and producer, selling millions of albums throughout his career; however, it’s his entrepreneurial pursuits that make up the bulk of his fortune. Dre founded Death Row Records and Aftermath Entertainment, but his most lucrative venture was his headphone company Beats By Dre. In 2014, he sold the company to Apple for a whopping $3 billion. #36. Trey Parker Kevin Mazur // Getty Images for Comedy Central – Net worth: $600 million “South Park,” the brainchild of co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, has been on the air since 1997. The animated TV show has picked up five Emmys, among other accolades. Parker also co-directed the Broadway hit “The Book of Mormon,” voiced the villain in “Despicable Me 3,” and established a production studio dubbed Important Studios. #35. Tom Cruise Dominique Charriau/WireImage // Getty Images – Net worth: $600 million Tom Cruise is the face of blockbuster hits from the “Mission: Impossible” series to feel-good movies like “Jerry Maguire.” Cruise has also drawn attention for his ties to Scientology and his odd marriage-and-divorce patterns. His latest film, “Top Gun: Maverick”–which released after several delays in May 2022–is a reboot of one of his most well-known roles, that of Maverick in 1986’s “Top Gun.” You may also like: 50 first jobs of famous actors #34. Simon Cowell