Terry Bradshaw – $45 Million
Sports fans of this generation may not be aware of Terry Bradshaw as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, but surely, the older generation knows. He spent his entire career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning four Super Bowls and one NFL MVP award.
Bradshaw, now aged 72, was fortunate enough to land a well-paying job even after his NFL career ended. He has been working as a sports analyst and co-host on Fox NFL Sunday since its release in 1994. Not only does he have a $45 million net worth but also continues to increase it every year by earning an annual salary of $5 million.
Cher – $360 Million
After initially rising into the spotlight as part of the pop duo Sonny & Cher, Cher, Cherilyn Sarkisian, a.k.a Cher, advanced in the music industry and went on to be unofficially called the "Goddess of Pop." Now aged 75, Cher is one of the best-selling artists of all time, having sold over 100 million records.
With that said, the fact that she has a lavish lifestyle with a net worth of $360 million comes as no surprise. Cher released her 26th studio album, Dancing Queen, in 2018, and also released the singles "Chiquitita," "Stop Crying Your Heart Out," and "Walls" in 2020 and 2021.
Tom Brady – $200 Million
Speaking of extremely successful sports personalities, how could we overlook Tom Brady, who happens to be a professional football star. The 43-year-old has had one of the longest careers in the NFL, having started in 2001. Yes, that's two decades, during which he grew his wealth to at least $200 million.
From 2001 to 2019, Brady played quarterback for the New England Patriots, winning six Super Bowls and earning three NFL MVP awards. He won another Super Bowl in 2020 after signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 2021, however, he is more concerned about his health and is said to undergo a minor arthroscopy on his knee.
Salma Hayek – $200 Million
Salma Hayek is a popular actress who has built a name for herself in both the Mexican and American film industries. She started in the late '80s and has remained active over the years, having starred in successful films like Frida, Grown Ups, and The Hitman's Bodyguard.
Boasting a $200 million fortune, Hayek is an independent woman. However, she is married to a French billionaire businessman named François-Henri Pinault, so finances are hardly a problem for her. The 54-year-old is the mother of 13-year-old Valentina Paloma Pinault. Hayek appeared on Bliss and The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard in 2021 and will also act in Eternals and House of Gucci soon.
Tina Turner – $250 Million
Born as Anna Mae Bullock in Tennessee back in 1939, Tina Turner grew up to become a world-famous singer and even came to be known as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll." She initially performed as part of the duo Ike & Tina Turner before launching a successful career that would go on to earn her a massive fortune of $250 million by 2021.
As a soloist, Turner has released ten studio albums and more than 70 singles, including the signature song, "What's Love Got to Do with It," of which she did a remix with Kygo in 2020. We're impressed at how hard she keeps working at 81.
Mariah Carey – $320 Million
Mariah Carey has earned alternate monikers such as "Songbird Supreme" and "Queen of Christmas," solely due to her mesmerizing voice and singing style. After coming under the spotlight in the '90s with her debut studio album, Carey went on to secure further success with songs like All I Want for Christmas Is You and We Belong Together.
Now a 52-year-old mother of two, Carey has earned a fortune of $320 million throughout her career, which is more than sufficient to allow herself and her two children to live a very comfortable life. Among her 85+ singles, those like Save the Day and Oh Santa! were released in 2020.
George Clooney – $500 Million
Now 60 years old, George Clooney is a Hollywood silver fox who has starred in some major box office hits like Syriana, Ocean's Eleven (and its subsequent films), and Michael Clayton. He has won heaps of accolades for his contributions to the industry, including two Oscars and three Golden Globes.
Lately, Clooney has also been into producing, even more so than acting, and already has several projects like The Tender Bar and Ticket to Paradise in the making. With that said, there's no question about his wealth. But did you know that his fortune is so huge that it's currently at half a billion dollars?
Julia Roberts – $250 Million
The star of a movie named Pretty Woman should definitely speak to his name, which is most likely why Julia Roberts was cast in it. The 53-year-old's other most successful projects include Steel Magnolias, Runaway Bride, Erin Brockovich, and Wonder. Roberts is definitely one of the most famous and prosperous actresses of this era, having grossed at least $3.8 billion worldwide.
Roberts is a mother of three children she shares with renowned cinematographer Daniel Moder, with whom she's been living since 2002. She continues to look glorious while boasting a net worth of $250 million and is even occupied with upcoming projects: Gaslit and Little Bee.
Jack Nicholson – $400 Million
Jack Nicholson hasn't taken on a new acting role since appearing in I'm Still Here and How Do You Know in 2010. Some of Nicholson's career highlights are Terms of Endearment, The Shining, Batman, and The Departed. He is now 84 and it was only in 2019 that his retirement was confirmed.
The Easy Rider star has no need to keep working because he has already made himself a massive fortune of $400 million from acting and filmmaking work and that's plenty for him to last the rest of his life. Even though there has been speculation about Nicholson's health declining, his grandson, Duke Nicholson, confirmed that he was doing great.
Celine Dion – $800 Million
Celine Dion is adored pretty much anywhere in the world, especially by Titanic fans who fell in love with her voice when she sang "My Heart Will Go On." It is probably one of the most powerful female voices we've ever heard. The five-time Grammy Award winner gained the honorific nickname "Queen of Adult Contemporary" from Billboard.
Dion is one of the two people to ever have sold 10 million albums in Europe. The 53-year-old was widowed in 2016 when her long-time husband René Angélil passed away. Fortunately for her, the independent music career she's built has earned her a whopping $800 million to enable her retirement anytime she pleases.
Ben Affleck – $150 Million
Ben Affleck's career in the entertainment industry started in 1981 but it was in the '90s that he really came under the spotlight with roles in Against the Grain, Good Will Hunting, Armageddon, among others. He also portrays one of the most favorite DC superheroes, Batman, in their films, most recently on Zack Snyder's Justice League.
Rumors about Affleck reuniting with his girlfriend of the early '00s, Jennifer Lopez, have been circling the media. We'll have to wait and see if the duo will become Hollywood's next best power couple. Affleck is a father of three and they all live the luxury life as he has a fortune of $150 million.
Kate Winslet – $65 Million
Having just looked at Titanic's theme song, let's look at the female star of the movie, Kate Winslet. She attracted international attention with the role of Rose DeWitt Bukater in the blockbuster and has continued to make money as an actress without a pause.
At the age of 45, Winslet is worth $65 million and that includes some luxury assets like a New York City penthouse. Now married to Edward Abel Smith, the mother of three appeared in Mare of Easttown in 2021 and will also appear as Ronal in Avatar 2 and Lee Miller in Lee soon.
Saoirse Ronan – $7 Million
Perhaps it was the exposure that her parents (who were also in the acting scene) gave her that led Saoirse Ronan to pursue a career in the same field. She has been active in both Ireland and America and has found so much success that she's built a net worth of $7 million at the age of 27.
After beginning her career from The Clinic and having her breakout role in Atonement, Ronan played other noteworthy roles in Brooklyn, Lady Bird, and Little Women. We're impressed at how great a life she's living at 27 while leading to greater success professionally, having won at least 65 accolades.
Jamie Dornan – $14 Million
James Dornan has been an actor since 2006 and was mostly known for playing psychopathic characters. He won the role of Christian Grey in the Fifty Shades of Grey films, which instantly threw him under the international spotlight. Needless to say, he was particularly loved by the ladies.
The 39-year-old Irish actor has since had consistent work, appearing in projects like A Private War, Robin Hood, and Wild Mountain Thyme. Soon, we can also expect to see him in Belfast and The Tourist too. It looks like Dornan's current $14 million fortune will continue to grow in the future.
Charlie Hunnam – $20 Million
Charles Matthew Hunnam, simply referred to as Charlie Hunnam, is a British actor very well known for his long-running portrayal of Jackson "Jax" Teller in Sons of Anarchy. Before his acting career went through the roof, Hunnam worked as a screenwriter in Vlad.
The 41-year-old's acting credits are still under 30, as per his IMDb page, but among the few he's worked in are high-yielding productions such as Pacific Rim, Crimson Peak, and The Gentleman. Pacific Rim alone made $411 million at the box office, and as the star of the film, we're not surprised that Hunnam currently has a net worth of $20 million.
Josh Brolin – $45 Million
Whenever anyone sees the name "Brolin," James Brolin comes to mind. However, here, we'll be looking at Josh Brolin, who is the firstborn child of James. Even though he wasn't exposed much to his father's work as a child, he ended up following in his footsteps and becoming a great actor himself.
Brolin's best work includes Milk, Inherent Vice, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame, all of which have earned him awards. Now aged 53, Brolin isn't too far away from reaching the same net worth as his father. He is currently worth $45 million, whereas James, $50 million. In 2021, Brolin will appear in Flag Day, Dune, and What If...?.
Gene Hackman – $80 Million
Gene Hackman is no longer in the acting scene, which is more than understandable considering his age of 91. After all, he is worth a whopping $80 million. Like many celebrities from the older times, Hackman, too, served in the United States Marine Corps for nearly five years, before motivating his way into a career in entertainment.
During his extensive career, he was best noted for portraying Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle in The French Connection. Bonnie and Clyde, Mississippi Burning, and Crimson Tide were only a few of his other works. Hackman initially retired in 2004 but made a comeback in 2016 to narrate two Marine Corps documentaries.
Kanye West – 1.8 Billion
Most people already know Kanye West as a world-famous singer, (soon-to-be-ex) husband of Kim Kardashian, record producer, businessman, and most recently, politician. He has also earned his fair share of wealth as a fashion designer, working with top-end brands like Louis Vuitton, Nike, and Adidas.
As of 2019, West had released nine studio albums and had all of them (except the first), reach No.1 in the US Billboard 200 Chart. We're sure his next album, which is titled Donda (after his mother), will achieve equal success, if not more. Sadly, his mother passed away in 2007 and wasn't around to see her son become a billionaire, currently worth $1.8 billion.
Laura Ingraham – $40 Million
Laura Ingraham spent several years of her adolescent life at Dartmouth College earning a Bachelor of Arts degree and then some at the University of Virginia earning a Juris Doctor. It all paid off somehow as she is currently banking $15 million per annum as the host of The Ingraham Angle on Fox News Channel.
However, Ingraham was best recognized for her near-18-year time hosting her eponymous radio show. Today, she is a single adoptive mother of three, residing in McLean, Virginia. Of course, she can afford to look after herself and her children more than well because she is worth a whopping $40 million.
Pat Sajak – $70 Million
Speaking of television hosts, how could we forget Pat Sajak? For anyone who doesn't know, he is the host of the popular American television game show Wheel of Fortune. He has been on the show since 1981 and became the longest-running host of any game show and also the same game show in 2019.
Sajak is now 74 years old and his career isn't the only interesting thing about him. He is also in a happy marriage with Lesly Brown-Sajak and is a father of two children. He has also built a fortune of $70 million while raking in an additional $15 million in salaries every year.
Mark Cuban – $4.5 Billion
While growing up in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, the 12-year-old Mark Cuban was already a business and money-minded person. Instead of just demanding things from his parents, Cuban found minor income sources like selling garbage bags, stamps, coins, etc. We guess all that training paid off as he is now a billionaire entrepreneur in America, boasting a fortune of $4.5 billion.
Cuban owns the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA, co-owns 2929 Entertainment, serves as the chairman of AXS TV, and has also made plenty of appearances on television and films. His wife and three children are so fortunate to be able to enjoy luxuries like private jets, fancy cars, and mansions.
Danica Patrick – $80 Million
Football fans may know Danica Patrick as the former lover of the Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, but the rest of the world, especially car racing fanatics, would identify her as the most successful female in the history of American open-wheel racing.
Patrick has raced in several competitions, including the NASCAR Cup Series and IndyCar Series. In fact, she is the only woman to have secured a win in the latter so far. The 39-year-old is currently worth $80 million, is retired, and currently runs her very own vineyard named The Somnium Vineyard, located in St. Helena, California.
Kris Jenner – $170 Million
One can either love the Kardashian family or hate them. There's no in-between. One of the main characters in the Kardashian family (responsible for all of the births of the Kardashian-Jenners) is none other than Kris Jenner, the mama bear of all five beautiful women (and one man) in the family.
Believe it or not, this gorgeous woman is 65 years old and is a grandmother of ten. The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star has made herself a fortune as big as $170 million during the last few years. Well, we don't have to tell you how bougie the whole family's lifestyle is.
Ron Perlman – $8 Million
Born in New York, Ron Perlman grew up with low self-esteem due to his body image. Fast-forward a couple of decades and he is an accomplished actor, landing great roles left and right. The Cronos star's acting isn't limited to working in front of the cameras, though, as he is also a voice actor.
Perlman is now 71 and some of the work commemorating his career include Vincent in The Beauty and the Beast and the title character in Hellboy. During his four-decade-long career, Perlman grew to be worth $8 million. We're sure it'll continue to grow with new projects lined up for release, including NYX, The Jesuit, and Nightmare Alley.
Anne Hathaway – $60 Million
Being one of the highest-paid actresses of today with films grossing over $6.8 billion, Anne Hathaway's net worth won't come as too much of a surprise. The 38-year-old is worth $60 million, which is more than most people make in a lifetime. You'd be happy to know that she is modest and kind-hearted enough to give back to charities like Creative Collection.
Widely acclaimed for her roles in The Princess Diaries, The Devil Wears Prada, The Dark Knight films, and recently, The Witches, Hathaway is a happily married woman and a mother of two. Her upcoming roles include those of Sally Hawthorne in Sesame Street and Pearl in Bum's Rush.
Lori Loughlin – $70 Million
Anyone who has watched Full House would know who Lori Loughlin is. Even if her real name doesn't ring a bell, fans of the sitcom should know her as Rebecca Donaldson-Katsopolis—a role that she reprised in 2016 for its sequel, Fuller House. The 56-year-old is American fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli's wife and a mother of two girls.
The last we've seen of Loughlin's acting work was in 2019 when she played Abigail Stanton in When Calls the Heart and Jennifer Shannon in Garage Sale Mysteries. Her lack of work is probably due to her recent run-in with the law. Nevertheless, Loughlin has a $70 million fortune to keep her going.
Ashley Tisdale – $14 Million
Even though she had appeared in over 100 commercials growing up, Ashley Tisdale only came under the international limelight after portraying the snazzy yet not so friendly character of Sharpay Evans on High School Musical. Little did she know that it was the big break that she's been waiting for.
We guess congratulations are in order for the 35-year-old because she became a new mom to a baby girl named Jupiter in March 2021. It could be a while until we see her on the screens again and that's not a problem for her financially because she already has a net worth of $14 million.
Pauly Shore – $30 Million
Pauly Shore often seems like a chilled-out guy, sporting simple clothing, and living the average life. But did you know that he's a man with a net worth of $30 million? Not all celebrities attempt to flaunt their wealth and Shore is one of them.
The 53-year-old actor, comedian, and filmmaker began doing stand-up comedy at age 17 snd it subsequently led to bigger and better projects like roles in films like Encino Man, Son in Law, and Bio-Dome. Even though Shore's IMDb page doesn't outline any upcoming works, he has already appeared as himself in How It Ends in 2021.
José Mayer – $3.9 Million
Born in Minas Gerais, Brazil, José Mayer lived an ordinary life and it was only at the age of 30 he made his television debut. In 1979, he made an appearance in Carga Pesada, and by 1983, he was winning APCA Awards for roles in Bandidos da Falange and Guerra dos S*xos.
Now aged 71, Mayer continued to appear on the screens over the years until 2017, which was when his work with TV Globo was suspended. Nevertheless, he is said to have accumulated a fortune of $3.9 million already, which will most likely suffice for the rest of his life.
Kerry Washington – $55 Million
Kerry Washington might have been an actress since 1994 but it was the role of crisis management expert Olivia Pope on ABC's series Scandal that attracted large amounts of fans. Some of her other notable works include playing Anita Hill on Confirmation and Mia Warren in Little Fires Everywhere.
Through her many endeavors, Washington has accumulated a fortune of $55 million. Since her husband Nnamdi Asomugha is a former NFL player, the family's finances must be doing really well. While she has work lined up for release, for more recent news, she is reported to have joined forces with a few other celebrities to launch a public film school.
Valerie Bertinelli – $20 Million
Valerie Bertinelli is no stranger to TV screens as she has been an actress since she was a child, playing Barbara Cooper Royer's role in One Day at a Time. As an adult, her most critically acclaimed portrayals have been those like Gloria in Touched by an Angel and Melanie Moretti in Hot in Cleveland.
In recent years, however, it seems that the 61-year-old's focus has shifted from acting to cooking. Why? Because she hasn't taken up any new acting roles since launching her cooking show, Valerie's Home Cooking, and competitive program, Kids Baking Championship, in 2015. Either way, she is doing well financially and is worth $20 million.
Kate Mara – $14 Million
Coming from the Rooney family, Kate Mara made it to greater heights in the United States as an actress. She has been in the acting scene since taking up Jenna Erlich's character for an episode of Law & Order in 1997.
Mara has also played praise-worthy roles like Zoe Barnes in House of Cards, Shari Rothenberg in 24, and Hayden McClaine in American Horror Story: Murder House. At the age of 38, the mother of one boasts a net worth of $14 million. Even though it may not seem like much compared to the rest on the list, she's still young and has loads of time to multiple her wealth.
Rob Gronkowski – $45 Million
Those who are skilled and fortunate enough to make it young to leagues like the NFL can make it big and retire at young ages. Take Rob Gronkowski, for example. He is only 32 years old and has already made himself a fortune of $45 million after a decade in the NFL.
Nicknamed as "Gronk," he spent the majority of his career playing for the New England Patriots before being traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020. Gronkowski has won a total of four Super Bowls with both teams. He tends to make the occasional appearance on films and TV as well.
Roger Federer – $450 Million
The professional tennis player Roger Federer is currently tied with Rafael Nadal on the record of winning 20 Grand Slam men's singles titles. He is currently ranked eighth on the Association of Tennis Professionals men's world rankings. Well, he used to be at the top for 237 consecutive weeks and a total of 310 weeks.
The 39-year-old is the second-highest earner of all time in the sport, having won over $130 million in prize money as of today. Well, that makes sense as his net worth is at $450 million. With that said, it's no surprise that he travels in a private jet he owns and has multiple fine automobiles.
Ray J – $14 Million
William Ray Norwood Jr., best known as Ray J, bears many titles in the entertainment industry of America. He is a singer, rapper, songwriter, TV personality, actor, and businessman, whose career in the music industry has been consistent since first signing with Elektra Records in 1995.
Although he was associated with Kim Kardashian romantically and in a legal battle in the early '00s, Ray J has since married Princess Love and had two kids with her. Even though both of them filed for divorce against each other in 2020, they still seem to be together in 2020. Since Ray J is worth $14 million, a divorce could make things ugly.
Amy Schumer – $25 Million
Even though Amy Schumer's comedy material can sometimes be PG-13, there's no denying that she is a great stand-up comedian and actress. She came to compete in Last Comic Standing in 2007 and has since had her very own Comedy Central sketch comedy show titled Inside Amy Schumer.
The 40-year-old is married to chef Chris Fischer, with whom she shares a child. Some of Schumer's recent acting gigs were in I Feel Pretty, No Activity, ad Life & Beth, and as per her IMDb page, she is also scheduled to play Aimee in The Humans later in 2021. With such a busy career, it's no wonder that she's worth $25 million.
Sarah Michelle Gellar – $30 Million
Kids from the '90s most likely know Sarah Michelle Gellar for her roles as Buffy Summers, Helen Shivers, and Daphne Blake in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and the Scooby-Doo films, respectively. The pretty one from the Scooby-Doo gang is still stunning at the age of 44 even after having two children.
Another interesting fact about Gellar is that she has been married to her on-screen lover on Scooby-Doo, Freddie Prinze Jr., for almost two decades. The family must have a lavish lifestyle as Gellar alone has a fortune of $30 million. Soon, she will appear in a new TV series titled Hot Pink.
Steven Tyler – $150 Million
Even though he was born Steven Victor Tallarico, adopting the name Steven Tyler when pursuing a career in the music industry has probably done a lot of good. He is known for being the lead vocalist in the rock band Aerosmith, which has been active since 1970.
Now 73 years old, most of Tyler's work has been with the band and he has only released one studio album as a soloist so far, riddled with singles. Even though most of their members are in their 70s, the band continues to tour, which will only keep adding to Tyler's already massive fortune of $150 million.
Matt Lauer – $80 Million
Matt Lauer may no longer be on television, which is where he earned the majority of his $80 million fortune, but he is still remembered by NBC News watchers for his 25-year long service. The now 63-year-old was reportedly making an annual salary of $20 million when his contract with NBC was terminated due to alleged indecent allegations.
Not only did he lose his job but also shattered the marriage he had since 1998. Nevertheless, Lauer seems to have found love again with Sharmin Abas and will most likely live a wonderful life with his current fortune even if he chooses to continue to find other work or not.
Michael Douglas - $350 Million
Michael Douglas is a renowned American actor and producer who has succeeded greatly. Throughout his esteemed career, he has earned five Golden Globe Awards, two Academy Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. With an estimated net worth of $350 million, Michael is considered one of the world's wealthiest celebrities.
Michael has amassed a sizable fortune through his on-screen work, amounting to hundreds of millions in base movie salaries. Additionally, his many producer credits have earned him substantial paydays. Examples of Michael's acting fees are $15 million for "Basic Instinct," "The American President," "The Game, "and "A Perfect Murder," $5 million for "Wonder Boys," and $10 million for "Traffic."
Al Pacino - $120 Million
Al Pacino is an American filmmaker and actor with a net worth of $120 million. He is best known for his roles in films such as "The Godfather," "Scarface," "The Devil’s Advocate," and "Any Given Sunday." Al has earned his wealth primarily through his acting career, although he has also earned income from directing, producing, and screenwriting.
In 1972, Al was given $35K for his performance in the movie "The Godfather." When adjusting for inflation, it would be the equivalent of approximately $215K in present-day currency. Subsequently, he was remunerated at $500K for the sequel, comparable to over $2.6 million today.
Peter Jackson – $500 Million
Last, but certainly not least, we'll take a look at Peter Jackson's wealth, which he has been accumulating since the '70s. He had a passion for photography, editing, special effects, and makeup, and grew those talents with his own efforts.
Pure passion drove him to pursue a professional career in filmmaking, which ultimately allowed the New Zealander to be worth a whopping $500 million. After all, he was the mastermind behind the blockbuster trilogies: The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. The 59-year-old is still very active and is currently working on producing upcoming projects like The Beatles: Get Back and The Adventures of Tintin: Red Rackham's Treasure.