25 Richest Celebrities With The Highest Net Worth

Famous singer, actress, and record producer Mariah Carey has sold over 200 million albums. Her massive success in the music industry has garnered her a net worth of $300 million.

Massively popular singer Beyonce wasn’t always in the spotlight. She got her start in the group “Destiny’s Child” before going solo. Her career as a singer, actress, and fashion designer has made her $500 million.

After “Lord of the Rings,” Peter Jackson’s career launched into directorial fame. He’s produced and directed several box office hits (as well as a few duds). But, overall, he’s been able to capitalize on his success with a net worth of $500 million.

When he moved out to Los Angeles, George Clooney lived out of his car for a time before propelling up to becoming a famous actor and notable philanthropist. From acting, directing, and producing, he’s earned a net worth of $500 million.

Popular British musician Sir Elton John is a Grammy award winner and major star all over the world. He’s currently worth $500 million.

In over three decades, major actor and producer Tom Cruise has been in some of Hollywood’s most famous movies. His wild success has earned him a net worth of $570 million.

Popular singer and songwriter Jimmy Buffet has garnered quite a following over his long career, helping him gain $600 million in net worth.

Actor, producer, and director Tyler Perry has become one of the most successful filmmakers in history with five movies hitting #1 in five years, beating out the likes of Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese. His massive success has also earned him $600 million.

Singer, musician, and philanthropist Bono has raked in $700 million over his long career with the band U2. Today, most of his time is focused on humanitarian efforts around the world.

Director James Cameron made some of the largest grossing films of all time with “Terminator,” “Titanic,” and “Avatar.” Overall, he’s raked in $700 million.

Professional golfer Tiger Woods is one of the greatest golfers of all time, winning more awards and tournaments than we could reasonably list out here. To date, he’s worth $800 million.

Famous singer and songwriter Celine Dion, mostly known for her hit song “My Heart Will Go On,” has long dreamed of being a professional singer. Her dream, of course, came true, earning a net worth of $800 million.

Dr. Dre got his start in South Central Los Angeles in the group N.W.A. After their release of “Straight Outta Compton,” Dre became a huge success. However, more recently, he’s created a huge business with Beats by Dre. His net worth is $820 million.

One of the most influential and successful musical artists of all time, Madonna has taken in $850 million, selling 250 million albums worldwide and making $1.5 billion globally for her concerts.

Starting out as a rapper, P Diddy became a major record producer for many artists, including Mary J. Blige, Aretha Franklin, and Mariah Carey. His net worth is $855 million.

Reality TV star, social media powerhouse, and businesswoman Kylie Jenner is on-track to be one of the youngest billionaires in the world. With 110 million followers, she’s one of the highest valued influencer today. As of today, she’s worth $900 million.

Starting out as a rapper, Jay-Z has diversified and become a successful businessman with clothing, records, endorsements, and concerts. In total, his net worth is $930 million.

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld grew to popularity with his famous show “Seinfeld” and afterward continued to do major stand-up comedy shows. Currently, his net worth stands at $950 million.

World famous illusionist David Copperfield has made a life-long career with magic tricks. He’s earned several awards and built a wildly successful career in the industry. Along with his real estate and art investments, he’s earned the big $1 billion in net worth.

British author and movie producer J.K. Rowling made it big when her “Harry Potter” novels became a worldwide sensation. Since then, she’s been able to build an empire on top of it, becoming the wealthiest woman in England. Her net worth is $1 billion.

With his huge start in The Beatles, Paul McCartney continued a successful solo career and is considered one of the most successful pop musicians in history. To date, he’s raked in $1.2 billion.

Considered one of the best basketball players in history, Michael Jordan hasn’t played basketball in decades but still earns millions from investments and endorsements. Thanks to his stake in the Hornets and BET, he’s worth $1.7 billion.

Morning talk show host Oprah Winfrey created a long and popular following which she transformed into a media empire. Over her long career, she’s built a net worth of $3.2 billion.

Famous Hollywood director and producer Steven Spielberg has been behind some of the biggest films in Hollywood history, including “Jaws,” E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial,” and “Saving Private Ryan.” With his enormous success, it’s no wonder he’s been able to make $3.7 billion.

Famous for writing and directing “Star Wars: A New Hope,” George Lucas built a film and merchandise empire with LucasFilm, Ltd. In 2012, Lucas sold off LucasFilm to Disney for $4 billion, launching him to $7.3 billion overnight. Today, he’s the wealthiest celebrity with a net worth of $5.5 billion.