There are not many millionaires in the world, but even though they represent only a tiny portion of the population, they possess more wealth than all other human beings combined. This privilege is due to several vital factors they have exploited to their advantage.
Contemporary millionaires invest wisely, do not squander money on things they do not need, and work hard to get their businesses off the ground; many have carefully chosen their major even though attending college does not guarantee to become a millionaire.
The top 10 celebrities with the most elevated net worth
Some believe that all it takes to become a millionaire is to have a brilliant idea or to invent something unique. On the other hand, those already rich may think that to increase their wealth, one must invest money in shares or bet a large amount of money by playing poker physically or online on platforms like Ignition Poker.
Or, some believe that you need to be lucky enough to rock in show business and earn millions of dollars to star in a famous movie, such as some of the VIPs on the list below.
Currently, the highest wealth figures accumulated by stars reach billions of dollars. This is the top 10 celebrities with the most elevated net worth.
George Lucas
The creator of the “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” franchises is at the top of this list thanks to his fortune valued at 10 billion dollars. The filmmaker saw his wealth grow thanks to the success of these sagas, which have collected more than 12 billion dollars at the box office.
Steven Spielberg
With the not inconsiderable amount of 8 billion dollars, the director of movies such as “E.T.”, “Catch Me If You Can”, and “Jaws” occupies the second place in this list. Spielberg receives an annual income of 150 million dollars for his work on screen. He is a pioneer of modern box office success and the most commercially successful filmmaker in the world.
Oprah Winfrey
The T.V. show host and producer has a net worth of 3.5 billion dollars, earning her the “media mogul” title. In addition to her television career, Oprah is also an author of several books and a philanthropist.
Jami Gertz
The actress is known for her roles in films such as “The Lost Boys,” “Quicksilver”, and “Less Than Zero” which has seen her fortune grow to $3 billion. Along with her acting, Gertz also owns the Atlanta Hawks, a professional basketball team. In that same field, she met her husband, the American multimillionaire Tony Ressler, who has also contributed to increasing her wealth.
Rihanna
In the fifth position, we can find the interpreter of “Umbrella”. Her career as a singer and her facets as a designer and businesswoman has led her to a fortune of 1.7 billion dollars. Yet, only with her makeup line, Fenty Beauty, she generates around 100 million dollars a year in partnership with the luxury brand LVMH.
Kim Kardashian
The model and socialite have added to her fortune thanks to the fact that, in addition to the family inheritance to which she already had access and the reality show in which she participated for years (“Keeping up with the Kardashians”), she also owns clothing, cosmetics, and even cell phone applications companies. Her net worth is currently valued at 1.4 billion dollars.
Jay-Z
The rapper is considered one of the wealthiest singers in the industry, thanks to his $1.3 billion fortune. But all this money didn’t just come from his album sales and performances worldwide; the rapper has also branched out as a producer and entrepreneur. Betting on Uber, selling bottles of alcohol, and investing in cannabis are some of the businesses that have paid off for him. Beyoncé’s husband is considered the richest rapper in the industry.
Paul McCartney
The former member of The Beatles became one of the world’s most famous musicians after the British band’s success. His musical legacy continues to pay off and has earned him an enviable 1.2 billion dollars in profits and royalties.
Slavica Ecclestone
The Croatian model grew her fortune to $1.2 billion after being married to former Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone, from whom she separated in 2008 after 23 years of marriage. After her divorce, she received more than 800 million dollars and sold her mansion, which increased her fortune.
David Copperfield
The American illusionist has become the world’s highest-paid magician; his yearly salary is between 40 and 60 million dollars. In addition, he has managed to raise a capital of 1 billion dollars throughout his career.
He is a pioneer in modern magic, and among his most famous acts is the disappearance of the Statue of Liberty. He offers more than 500 shows yearly at the famous MGM Grand hotel in Las Vegas.
