The Salaries Of The World’s Richest Celebrities In 2022
Being a celebrity comes with many perks. Fame and fans may seem like enough, but another great thing about being a celeb is the money. These famous stars are known for acting, directing, singing, writing, and more, and their talents helped them earn a hefty paycheck. Here are the wealthiest A-listers for 2022.
Steven Spielberg: $3.7 Billion
Steven Spielberg is arguably one of the most famous directors in cinematic history. He is known for blockbuster films such as Jaws, E.T. the Extra Terrestrial, and Jurassic Park.
Spielberg's net worth for 2022 is $3.7 billion. Spielberg fans may know that his most recent film was a reimagining of the classic musical West Side Story.
Jami Gertz: $3 Billion
Actress Jami Gertz is now one of the richest female celebrities for 2022. Gertz is known for roles in Crossroads, The Lost Boys, Still Standing, and more.
Her current net worth is about three billion dollars, which is mostly from her husband Tony Ressler. They are both part-owners of the Atlanta Hawks.
Oprah Winfrey: $3 Billion
Oprah Winfrey has continued to top the list as one of the richest celebrities for decades. She is best known for her talk show, but she acted in films such as The Color Purple.
Winfrey's net worth for 2022 is about three billion dollars. She also continues to run the Oprah Winfrey Network.
Kanye West: $1.8 Billion
Rapper and record producer Kanye West continues to be one of the wealthiest celebrities in the world. Some of his most famous albums include The College Dropout and Yeezus.
West has a current net worth of $1.8 billion. Apart from his music, he earns a lot of his money from his streetwear brand Yeezy.
Michael Jordan: $1.6 Billion
Sports fans will instantly recognize former NBA star Michael Jordan. He is one of the greatest basketball players in history with awards such as the NBA Champion and Most Valuable Player.
Jordan's net worth for 2022 is $1.6 billion. He has an impressive collection of cars, yachts, and even a private jet.
Paul McCartney: $1.6 Billion
When it comes to musicians, there aren't many like Paul McCartney. As one of the members of the Beatles, he broke music records and has millions of fans around the world.
McCartney now has a net worth of $1.6 billion and continues to make music after many decades. His most recent project was the documentary Get Back on Disney+.
Jay-Z: $1.4 Billion
Shawn Corey Carter, or Jay-Z, is one of the wealthiest rappers and record producers of all time. Many of his songs have become hits including "Run This Town" and "Crazy in Love."
The husband of Beyoncé has an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion. Jay-Z is also an entrepreneur with various companies in clothing, entertainment, and more.
Kim Kardashian: $1.2 Billion
One of the most influential people from the past decade is Kim Kardashian. People all over the world got to know her and her family from their reality show Keeping Up With the Kardashians.
As someone who is known to flaunt her wealth, it shouldn't be too much of a shock that her current net worth of $1.2 billion.
J.K. Rowling: $1 Billion
There are some franchises that continue to stand the test of time and one of those happens to be Harry Potter. The stories of the boy wizard came from the mind of author J.K. Rowling.
After more than 20 years with the franchise, Rowling's estimated net worth for 2022 is one billion dollars.
David Copperfield: $1 Billion
Born September 16, 1956, David Seth Kotkin transformed himself into magician/illusionist David Copperfield. Forbes ranked him as the most commercially successful magician in history.
Copperfield has a 2022 estimated net worth of one billion dollars. His television specials have earned him 38 Emmy Award nominations and he has 11 Guinness World Records.
Jerry Seinfeld: $950 Million
Sitcom viewers are most likely aware of the impact Jerry Seinfeld made during the '90s. His show, Seinfeld, was one of the most-watched series in history.
Now, Seinfeld has a net worth of $950 million. He has an impressive car collection with over 150 and hosts a Netflix show called Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.
Sean Combs: $900 Million
Whether people call him Sean Combs, Diddy, Puff Daddy, or any other nickname, he is one of the richest celebrities in 2022.
Combs has an estimated net worth of $900 million for working as a rapper, songwriter, singer, record producer, actor, and more. He even has his own fashion line that was nominated for several awards.
Madonna: $850 Million
With songs such as "Vogue" and "Material Girl," Madonna made a name for herself in the music industry. Her career began in the 1980s and has continued to grow over the years.
Madonna's most recent net worth equates to about $850 million. Some may not know that she sometimes acts and can be seen in Desperately Seeking Susan, A League of Their Own, and more.
Dr. Dre: $820 Million
Dr. Dre was born Andre Romelle Young and hails from Compton, California. He is a rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur.
His net worth for 2022 is now estimated to be at $820 million. Dr. Dre is the founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics and he has collaborated with 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, and more.
Céline Dion: $800 Million
Canadian singer Céline Dion is one of the richest female artists in the world. Her voice is distinct and powerful and her music covers all kinds of genres such as pop, rock, R&B, gospel, and classical.
This singer has a net worth of about $800 million. Some of her biggest influences include Aretha Franklin, Carole King, and Barbra Streisand.
Tiger Woods: $800 Million
When it comes to golf, one name that people can easily recognize is Tiger Woods. This pro golfer holds numerous records and has won many PGA tournaments.
Woods has a 2022 net worth of about $800 million. He is now starting to introduce the next generation of golfers by playing in a tournament with his son.
Jim Davis: $800 Million
Even cartoonists can make a pretty penny. Jim Davis is best known as the creator of the comedic cat comic Garfield. Garfield is one of the world's most widely syndicated comic strips.
Davis currently has a net worth of about $800 million and his Garfield characters have been turned into movies, television shows, and more.
George Lucas: $6.4 Billion
George Lucas rose to fame for creating both the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises. He also founded Lucasfilm and served as the chairman before selling to The Walt Disney Company.
In 2022, Lucas stands as the richest celebrity in the world with a net worth of $6.4 billion. His annual salary is $233 million.
James Patterson: $800 Million
One of the highest-paid authors in the world is James Patterson. His books have sold millions of copies and have encouraged so many people to start reading again.
Patterson's estimated net worth for 2022 is $800 million. He has also donated a lot of his earnings to scholarships and grants.
Herb Alpert: $850 Million
Trumpeter Herb Alpert is now well into his 80s, but is one of the most iconic musicians in history. He led Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass during the 1960s and also co-founded A&M Records.
Alpert is now worth about $850 million with an annual salary of $144 million. He has sold over 72 million albums worldwide and won nine Grammy Awards.
