Shocking Celebrity Net Worths

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Eva Mendes 

We've all seen celebrities living it up spending like there's no tomorrow. However, the question always comes up just how much can they afford. There are some celebrities to put up a front in order to make it seem like they are more successful then they really are. The celebrities on this list are not those people, you won't believe how much some of them are worth. 

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Eva Mendes is worth around 15 million dollars. She is an actress. She’s best known for dating Ryan Gosling though. The two just had a daughter together. 
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Mariah Carey

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Mariah Carey is a diva. Her antics have been well documented. Aside from that she’s a musician and person with a golden voice. She’s made a lot of money off of her music and perfume line. She’s worth about 600 million dollars. 
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Oprah

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Oprah is an inspiration to people of all kinds. Her perseverance and overcoming of obstacles has been incredible to watch. She’s got an incredible amount of money between her magazine, TV network and more. She’s got 2.9 billion dollars in the bank. 300 million dollars a year for a salary is a pretty okay number too right? 
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GEORGE FOREMAN

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George Foreman was an incredible boxer. His heavyweight championship win made him a star. His grills made him a household name. Pretty much everyone has heard of the George Foreman grilling machines. His net worth is 250 million dollars. 
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Celine Dion

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Celine Dion gave us “My Heart Will Go On.” It was the track that defined one of the biggest movies of all time Titanic. She earned 350 million dollars during the first 10 years of her Vegas show. Her music sales coupled with her tour earnings make her worth about 630 million dollars! 
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MADONNA

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Madonna is known as the material girl. Her incredible career has given her around 600 million dollars in the bank. She’s been in the music business for nearly 40 years. She also acts in films and has a clothing line. 
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Ryan Gosling

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Ryan Gosling is a totally memorable actor. His talent and good looks have made him an instant star. He and Eva Mendes have been dating for a long time. He’s worth 30 million dollars. 
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Lindsay Lohan

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Lindsay Lohan has had her share of financial struggles. She’s worth about 500,000 dollars. It’s a great figure considering her tax history. She owed 233,000 in back taxes to the IRS. Charlie Sheen, her pal, helped her out with 100,000 and then Oprah paid her for interviews as well. 
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JACK NICKLAUS

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Jack Nicklaus is one of the most gifted golfers of all time. He’s an absolute legend on the course. His 18 career major championships has cemented him as an incredible inspiration to players all over the world. His net worth is around 280 million dollars. 
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JOHN MADDEN

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John Madden has parlayed his success as a football player into gaming. His Madden franchise is one of the most popular sporting franchises in video games. He’s also one of the most winning head coaches of all time. Madden’s net worth is 200 million dollars. 
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Emilia Clarke

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Emilia Clarke is known as the Mother of Dragons. Her Game of Thrones character has made her an icon among feminists and young women everywhere. Her estimated net worth is around 3 million dollars. 
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Jimmy Buffett

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Jimmy Buffett is known for partying. His laid back beach tunes have made tons of people happy. His hits Margaritaville and Cheeseburger in Paradise have sold millions of records. He owns a few restaurant chains and other branding. His net worth is 400 million dollars. 
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WAYNE GRETZKY

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Wayne Gretzky is the most famous NHL player of all time. The sporting press nicknamed him “Great One”. His professional career in hockey and coaching left him with a net worth of around 200 million dollars. Not too bad! 
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Howard Stern

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Howard Stern has gone from radio host to household name. He’s worth around 600 million dollars. His 90 million dollar per year salary is nothing to scoff at. He is an entertaining and polarizing person. Those qualities yield views and listeners, and those facts yield money! 
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David Bowie

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David Bowie is one of the most brilliant people to ever live. His music, spirit and giving nature make him an incredible person to follow the footsteps of. He opened doors for everyone to go through and we are grateful to have had him on the earth. He had a net worth of 230 million dollars prior to his tragic death in 2016. 

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MANNY PACQUIAO

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Manny Pacquiao is a world famous boxer. He recently retired from the sport after making his fortune of 250 million dollars. He currently has a career going in politics. His native country of the Philippines thanks him for his service.

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Mick Jagger

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The lead singer of the Rolling Stones has had a wild ride. Mick Jagger has made most of his wealth touring. He has been part of some of the longest running and highest grossing tours of all time. He’s made around 400 million dollars with the Rolling Stones. 
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MARIA SHARAPOVA

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Maria Sharapova made waves with her looks. But her tennis career is nothing to sneeze at either. She’s currently ranked at number 9 in the world. She’s one of 10 women to ever hold the career Grand Slam. Her net worth is 195 million dollars. 
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Michael Bay

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Michael Bay uses lens flares and explosions in his movies. He’s widely criticized for copping out with big explosions too. He still wracks in the bucks anyway! He is worth around 400 million dollars. 
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Rod Stewart

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Rod Stewart is a rock icon. He has settled down in recent years focusing on his biography and other endeavors. He has earned a ton of money during his long career. His net worth is 235 million dollars. 
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JERRY SEINFELD

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Jerry Seinfeld made a name for himself in a show about nothing. His net worth of nearly 1 billion dollars makes that kind of crazy right? His tv show, comedy tours and cameos have just earned him more money over time. Syndication is a beautiful thing. He gets a cut of money every time a Seinfeld episode airs. 
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David Letterman

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Legendary late night host David Letterman has an estimated net worth of 400 million dollars. He retired from the late show, giving it to Stephen Colbert in 2015. He is living the high life though, because he’s just sitting on all of this money. He’ll be good forever! 
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RICHARD CHILDRESS

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Richard Childress is one of the wealthiest people in North Carolina. He’s a former NASCAR driver. His net worth is 200 million dollars. He works now as the owner of his own racing company, Richard Childress racing. 
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PAUL CADDICK

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Rugby players don't make as much as modern soccer players today. That didn’t stop Paul Caddice from making his fortune. The retired player and civil engineer made 225 million dollars. His net worth rivals that of George Foreman. 
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DAVE WHELAN

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David Whelan has a net worth of 210 million dollars. He used to play soccer. He played for the Blackburn Rovers. Currently, he owns the League Oneclub Wigan Athletic team. 
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KIMI RAIKKONEN

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Kimi Raikkonen is a very winning Formula One driver. His net worth rivals Oscar De La Hoya at 200 million dollars. He won the 2007 Formula One World Championship. This led to a ton of different sponsorships and opportunities for Kimi. 
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BOB ARUM

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Bob Arum is an entrepreneur who wears many different hats. Some people just have to be working all the time. He has been a lawyer, boxing promotor and businessman. These endeavors have led to him gaining a net worth of 200 million dollars. 
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FERNANDO ALONSO

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Formula One drivers really rake in the bucks huh! Fernando Alonso is a Formula One driver from Spain won championships from 1994 and continuing 1997. Alonso’s net worth is 300 million dollars. His current racing team is McLaren-Honda. 

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HAKEEM OLAJUWON

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Hakeem Olajuwon was the center for the Houston Rockets. He ended up leading the team to two NBA championships in 1994 and 1995. He is one of the most decorated players to play for the Houston Rockets. His net worth is around 200 million dollars. 
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OSCAR DE LA HOYA

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Oscar De La Hoya is one of the most famous boxers of all time. He’s a former champion and during his career he defended 20 of them. He won 10 world titles in six different weight classes. His net worth is 200 million dollars. 
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KEN BLOCK

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Ken Block’s claim to fame is his invention. DC Shoes is one of the most successful skateboarding / shoe companies around. He himself is an athlete as well, competing in motocross, skateboarding and snowboarding events. He is worth 200 million dollars.

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SIR TONY O’REILLY

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Sir Tony O’Rilley used to play union Rugby. Another athlete who had a great payday at the end of his career. His net worth is 180 million dollars. Now he could easily buy a team! 

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PEYTON MANNING

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Peyton Manning is a living football legend. He’s a 5 time league MVP. His 18 consecutive seasons in the NFL made him a fan favorite. His net worth is 185 million dollars. 
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KEVIN GARNETT

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Kevin Garnett is another legendary athlete. Athletes tend to make a ton of money. This legendary basketball player recently retired. And why not…with a net worth of 180 million dollars it’s easy to retire! 
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DIRK NOWITZKI

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Dirk Nowitzki is another well paid basketball star. He played his entire career with the Dallas Mavericks. That team is owned by one of the most successful entrepreneurs on the planet: Mark Cuban. His net worth is 170 million dollars. 

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ANDRE AGASSI

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Andre Agassi is one of the most famous tennis stars of all time. His charisma made him a big fan favorite. His net worth of 175 million dollars is nothing to scoff at. His extreme amount of wins and endorsements may have had something to do with that! 

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TIM DUNCAN

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Tim Duncan will go down as one of the greatest power forwards of all time. Having been a 15 time all star with the San Antonio Spurs he needs no introduction. Duncan recently announced his retirement from the game this year and will be missed by fans and players. His nickname on the court was The Big Fundamental. His net worth is currently sitting at 117 million. 

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JOHNNY DUMFRIES

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Johnny Dumfries won the British Formula Three championship in 1984. He left his racing career behind in 1991. This didn’t stop him from earning a lot of money. His net worth is 165 million dollars. 
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CC SABATHIA

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CC Sabathia was a hero to the fans of the Cleveland Indians. Of course, he was bought out and moved to the New York Yankees to be a starter. His annual salary is insane. Net worth is probably a few times this amount, but per season he’s paid 155 million dollars.
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JEFF GORDON

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Jeff Gordon is a NASCAR star. He’s a good looking guy too. That yielded him tons of endorsements including Gilette, Coke and many more. His brand is linked to a lot of different contracts. He’s worth 150 million dollars. 
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER

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Floyd Mayweather’s middle name is “Money”, or that’s what he tells people. He’s consistently ranked as the highest grossing athlete of all time. He has made tons of money for a single boxing match. This figure may shock you completely, 250 million dollars for one fight!? He’s got 49 wins and 0 losses, so it’s clear he’s the best at what he does. Net worth? Over 400 million dollars. 
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WAYNE ROONEY

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Wayne Rooney is an English football star. He plays for two incredibly popular teams, the Manchester United and English National Team. He is a highly coveted player and has been paid handsomely for his efforts. His net worth is 160 million dollars. 
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DON KING

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Don King made his fortune as a boxing producer. His voice and spirit made people gravitate toward him. It’s an incredible thing to make a lot of money by just being yourself! His estimated net worth is around 150 million dollars. 
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Lionel Messi 

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Lionel Messi is the prime example of a futbol superstar. His reputation definitely precedes him. He has won three European Golden Shoes. He was the first person to win five FIFA Balloons d’Or and is hailed as the best player around. His net worth is around 220 million dollars. 
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JACK NICHOLSON

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Here’s Johnny! Jack Nicholson’s net worth of 400 million dollars has been hard earned. He’s played creeps of all kinds and some endearing characters too. Who could forget his incredible performances in Batman, The Shining, A Few Good Men or The Departed? 
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MIKE TYSON

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Mike Tyson was referenced by Jay Z in his song Holy Grail. He had 30 million dollars for one fight. That’s a pretty great salary for a couple hours of work. He ended up going nuts, spending most of his money on extravagances but ended up having to file bankruptcy in 2003. He’s been able to get his worth back up to 3 million dollars since. 

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ELTON JOHN

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Sir Elton John is one of the most talented individuals alive today. 300 million records have been sold by this incredible artist and his 5 decade long career is an incredible feat. He’s one of the best-selling artists of all time. His total net worth is nearly 600 million dollars. 
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GRANT HILL

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Grant Hill is another successful basketball player. He played for four different teams during his basketball career. His net worth staggers at 180 million dollars. That’s definitely not bad for only a few years of work! 
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Derek Jeter

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Derek Jeter is known to Yankee fans as The Captain. His class on and off the field cemented him as a legend and role model for many young players. He was part of five World Series Yankee squads. His net worth is 195 million dollars. 
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Nicolas Cage

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Nicolas Cage was once one of the highest paid actors in the game. Right now, he’s worth about 25 million dollars. He made around 40 million dollars per movie in his heyday. He whittled down his worth due to all the houses and yachts he reportedly bought. 
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DR. PHIL

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Dr. Phil is always on TV. He’s part of Oprah’s entourage as well. His net worth is around 300 million dollars. His 80 million dollar / year salary is part of that. His how and investments yield a positive cashflow for sure. 

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Jay-Z

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Jay Z is a serial entrepreneur. He is an investor, talent agency runner and record executive. His fashion line and many musical endeavors have given him a 600 million dollar net worth. Talk about successful! 
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Chris Tucker

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Chris Tucker is famous for his hilarious movie roles. He was in Money Talks and the Rush Hour films in the 90’s and 2000’s. He now has a negative net worth. He owes the IRS 11 million dollars. He also faces foreclosure on this mansion in Florida. Eek, not a good situation there! 
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50 Cent

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50 Cent has had some serious financial issues. He filed for bankruptcy in 2015 following a judgement against him. He did escape with about 15 million dollars. I guess you can’t find him popping expensive bottles in the club anymore. 

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Emilio Estefan

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Emilio Estefan is a singer. He also dabbles in producer and entrepreneurial efforts. The net worth of this guy is 600 million dollars. WOW, the 19 time Grammy winner has definitely done ell for himself. 
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Mekhi Phifer

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Mekhi Phifer owes the IRS 1.3 million dollars. He has had a successful career. Avoiding the tax man is a huge problem though and he’s had to pay up. You have to pay your taxes, that’s just how the world works. 
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Bono

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Bono isn’t everyone’s favorite rock star. South Park even called him the biggest turd in the world. Regardless of that he’s done pretty well for himself. 650 million dollars is what he’s currently worth. His wealth has increased due to some investments too. 
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Steven Spielberg

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Steven Spielberg is a cinematic legend. His list of films is incredible: ET, Jurassic Park and many more. He directed Indiana Jones and Back to the Future as well. These films are all classics. His net worth is one of the highest on this list: 3.5 billion dollars. 
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Dennis Rodman

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Dennis Rodman is a completely bizarre human being. He earned around 9 million dollars for a single season. His net worth today is negative. He owes the IRS and child support around 800K. He frequently hangs out with Kim Jong-un in North Korea. WTF.
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Dr. Dre

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Dr. Dre made 600,000 off of a headphones deal with Apple computers. His line is carried all over the place and his branding is incredible too. His producing credits and solo work garnered him an extra career 300 million dollars. He’s worth nearly 1,000,000,000 dollars. Yeah, that’s 9 zeros. 
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Sean Combs

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P Diddy is the proprietor of his own vodka and tons of different music endeavors. he’s one of the biggest selling artists of the ’90’s and discovered countless other artists. His net worth is around 700 million dollars! 

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Paul McCartney

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Paul McCartney has written some of the most incredible and timeless songs of all time. He’s one of the most recognized musicians of all time too. He’s worth around 1.2 billion dollars. His work will stand forever as a reminder of how beautiful music can be. 
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LEWIS HAMILTON


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Lewis Hamilton is a Formula One race car driver. It’s no secret that athletes fetch a pretty penny for their services. He won the 2008, 2014 and 2015 Formula One Championship. His net worth clocks in at over 280 million dollars. That’s nothing to sneeze at! 
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David Copperfield

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David Copperfield is a controversial magician. He brought a lot of awareness to magic and how lucrative it can be. 850 million dollars is a ton of money. He’s not performing magic, he’s performing illusions. 
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George Lucas

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George Lucas is a legendary director. He has a net worth of 5.1 billion dollars. He’s one of the richest celebrities on the planet. He created the Star Wars series and then sold it to Disney Corporation for around 4 billion dollars. I guess he got a big payday from that. 
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Bill Cosby

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Bill Cosby is a despicable human being. He has sexually violated and raped over 40 women. Over his career he’s made over 400 million dollars. He was dropped from most of his endorsements and royalty contracts. His business was lost from Jello, Coca Cola and Kodak. Good for them. 
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Larry David

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Larry David is a writer and producer. His show called Curb Your Enthusiasm made a huge splash on HBO. He has a net worth of over 400 million dollars. He also was the co-creator and executive producer of Seinfeld. 
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Simon Cowell 

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Simon Cowell makes his living as a villain on TV. He’s worth around 100 million dollars and gets an annual salary of nearly that much each year. He produces tons of different programs. The most popular are X Factor, America’s Got Talent and of course, the ill-fated American Idol. 

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Tyler Perry

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Tyler Perry has built and entertainment empire for himself. He serves as an actor, director and philanthropist. His writing and funny films have been a huge hit among audiences. He’s worth about 450 million dollars. 
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Tom Cruise

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Tom Cruise used to be one of the coolest actors on the planet. He’s still pretty cool, but now he’s a Scientologist. Despite all of that he has around 500 million dollars in his bank account. He acts, produces and directs. 
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JK Rowling

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JK Rowling was once a single mother struggling to feed her kids. She is now a billionaire. It took her 15 years to make her fortune. Her billion dollar net worth is all attributed to Harry Potter and her incredible contributions to literature. 
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Beyonce

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Queen B is a mother. She’s a cultural icon. She’s an inspiration to young women of all races everywhere. Her strength and perseverance is incredible. She’s worth around 500 million dollars and with her husband the two are worth nearly 1.5 billion. 

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Chloe Grace Moretz

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Chloe Grace Moretz is currently worth 8 million dollars. She has been in several films including Kick Ass and the reboot of Carrie. She’s currently in a relationship with Brooklyn Beckham, the son of Victoria and David. Not bad for such a young person! 

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George Michael

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George Michael was famously arrested for doing something bad in a men’s bathroom. Other than that he’s become a gay icon. He also is a singer, songwriter and producer. He has a pretty amazing net worth including over 175 million dollars. 
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Sean Lennon

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Sean Lennon is the son of Yoko Ono and legendary Beatle John Lennon. He’s a songwriter, singer and actor. He is a guitarist too and has made a name for himself on his own. He’s worth 200 million dollars. 
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Billy Joel 

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Billy Joel has won 6 Grammys. He’s a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as well. He has a total net worth of 180 million dollars. He also works on compositions for movies as well. 
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Ozzy Osborne

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Ozzy Osborne is known as the Godfather of Metal. He has a net worth of around 200 million dollars. He made his fortune on his TV show as well as his career as lead singer for one of the first heavy metal bands Black Sabbath. Right now he’s going through a messy divorce with longtime wife Sharon. 
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Prince

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Prince tragically died in 2016. He was an incredible musician and inspiration to all individuals out there. He’s worth 300 million dollars and his estate currently is being argued over. His music will live forever. 
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Lars Ulrich

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Lars Ulrich has been in the news for some selfish reasons. He has been outspoken in wanting to prosecute people who illegally stream or download Metallica’s music. He’s been criticized because of his staggering net worth. He’s got around 300 million dollars. 
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Don Henley

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Don Henley has one of the most unique voices in rock and roll. He is one of the original members of hugely popular rock band Eagles. He drums sings and writes beautiful songs. He is worth 200 million dollars. 
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Eric Clapton 

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Eric Clapton is one of the most gifted guitar players on the planet. He has the nickname of “slowhand” because of his incredible technique. He’s a 15 time Grammy award winner. He is worth around 250 million dollars! 
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Tim Rice

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Tim Rice is a lyricist and author. He has also won a Grammy award. He was included in the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 1995. His net worth is 250 million dollars. 

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Phil Collins

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Phil Collins has been divorced three times. That has cost him a lot of money. In spite of this, he is still worth around 260 million followers. His career has slowed down a bit lately because he has devoted his time to his sons. 
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Ringo Starr

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Ringo Starr is often the most underappreciated Beatle. He has been a huge part of pop culture for a greater part of the past century. He has aged really gracefully. He’s worth 300 million dollars, that’s nothing to scoff at for sure! 
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Sting

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Sting spent the first part of his career with The Police. Their hits like Roxanne made them a huge band. Sting went on to create a successful solo career as well. He earned most of his cash on his own. He’s worth around 300 million dollars. 
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Andrew Lloyd Webber 

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Andrew Lloyd Webber is an incredibly successful musician. His compositions are an incredible contribution to culture. He’s worth 1.2 billion dollars. That’s an incredible figure for anyone, but as a musician he makes a huge impact! 
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LA Reid

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LA Reid is one of the biggest moguls in the music business today. He is the founder of LaFace records. Aside from his record label he has served as an adviser and executive to people like DJ Khaled and Jay Z. He’s worth around 300 million dollars. 
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Jon Bon Jovi

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Jon Bon Jovi has had incredible endorsement deals. Right now he’s on TV vouching for DirecT. He’s worth around 300 million dollars. His main success though is his music and his founding of the successful rock band Bon Jovi. 
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Pink Floyd

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Pink Floyd is one of the most influential rock bands of all time. Roger Waters has a net worth of over 270 million dollars. Hits like “Wish You Were Here” will stand the test of time because of his talent. He still tours today. 

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Gene Simmons

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Gene Simmons basically has put his face on everything. KISS licensing deals have been out of this world for the past 4 decades. He’s worth 300 million dollars. KISS still tours today. 
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Bruce Springsteen

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Bruce Springsteen is known as The Boss. He’s a New Jersey native and makes everyone from Jersey look better. He has a net worth of 300 million dollars. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and solidified his impact on music by touring extensively with his incredible band. 
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Keith Richards

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Keith Richards is an incredible human being. He was the inspiration for Johnny Depp’s character Jack Sparrow. He’s had some incredible adventures as well as the lead guitarist of the Rolling Stones. He is worth 340 million dollars. 
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Roger Daltrey

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Roger Daltrey is a rock and roll legend. His contribution to rock music will never be forgotten. He made the concept album a thing of extreme creativity and brought us the concept of Tommy. He even played the title character in the film. He is worth 63 million dollars. 
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Johnny Buckland

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Johnny Buckland is a member of Coldplay. Yes, he’s not as famous as Chris Martin. He’s responsible though for a lot of the sound that comes out of the band. He is worth around 73 million dollars. 

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Peter Gabriel

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Peter Gabriel was the lead singer for Genesis. He shared the fame in that band with drummer Phil Collins. His solo career has been extremely lucrative. He is worth over 70 million dollars. That’s 1/3 of Phil Collins’ worth. 
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Van Morrison

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Van Morrison owns a crazy publishing company. He has been part of a few different bands and industries in his life too. He’s grossed over 12 million dollars from tours since 2008. His net worth is around 90 million dollars currently. 

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Cliff Richard

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Cliff Richard is a popular British pop singer. He recently became the owner of a vineyard that produces signature wines. He has been paid 10 million per year for his wine endeavors. He’s currently worth over 89 million dollars! 
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Stone Gossard 

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Stone Gossard is a founding member of Pearl Jam. He’s known for bringing a grunge edge for rock and roll. He cashed out in the 90’s after the band’s heyday. He has made over 60 million dollars from his music. 
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Jay Kay

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Jay Kay is the lead singer of Jamiroquai. He’s won a Grammy and has a lot of collectable cars. His hits have been huge in the pop and dance world. He is worth over 70 million dollars. 
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Michael Anthony

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Michael Anthony has played bass for two incredible bands. He served as the bass player for Chickenfoot, a supergroup consisting of members from different bands. He made most of his money with Van Halen though. He’s worth 60 million dollars. 
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Billie Joe Armstrong

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Billie Joe Armstrong is an incredibly talented musician. He also is very giving, supporting and creating opportunities for people in his native of Oakland, California. His work with Green Day has sold millions and millions of albums worldwide and he continues to kick ass in every way possible. His net worth is over 51 million dollars. 
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Frankie Valli

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Frankie Valli has an incredible falsetto. His work as the lead singer of Franki Valli and the 4 Seasons serves as a reminder of the golden age of music. He actually inspired the Broadway musical Jersey Boys. He’s worth 53 Million dollars. 
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Simon Le Bon

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Simon Le Bon is basically a one man band. A lot of people love Duran Duran and he’s the genius behind a lot of their music. The band was instrumental in creating a new wave of pop rock in the early 80’s. He’s worth over 55 million dollars. 

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Steve Harris

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Steve Harris is the main composer for Iron Maiden. This band has been instrumental in drawing people to heavy metal. He’s an English musician and songwriter. He is worth around 60 million dollars. The band is one of the leading godfathers of heavy metal. 
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Noel Ghallager

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Noel Ghallager is one of the most controversial rock stars on this list. His ongoing feud with his brother Liam has led to an indefinite suspension of his band Oasis’ touring. Many fans absolutely love the band. He’s earned over 60 million dollars and performs with different projects. 
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Frank Beard

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Frank Beard drums for ZZ Top. He’s the member of the band without a beard! He still rakes in the money though. At 51 million dollars he’s got it made. 

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Donald Trump

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Oh Donald Trump, how we’ve learned to hate you. The current Republican Nominee has a net worth of 4 billion dollars. He hasn’t released his tax returns though. What do you think he’s hiding under there? 
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Barry Gibb

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Barry Gibb has been immortalized on TV by Jimmy Fallon. He’s best known for his soundtrack of Saturday Night Fever and his incredible falsetto voice. He’s worth 45 million dollars today. His brother’s Robin estate is worth a similar amount as well. 
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Pat Summitt

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Pat Summitt holds the record for most wins in the NCAA. Her net worth was around 8 million dollars. She was the coach for the women’s basketball squad that won the Olympic gold medal. She wrote two books before she passed away as well. 
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Muhammad Ali

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“The Greatest” of all time, Muhammad Ali passed away in June of 2016. He purchased a home in Louisville for 1.8 million dollars and has left the majority of his estate to his daughter Laila Ali. His net worth stands as 50 million dollars. She was a world renowned boxer too. He lives on as a symbol of peace.

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