Every year, forbes ranks the people who made the Very Special Billionaires list and who from the entertainment community is included in it.
The top of the list of world’s richest celebrities in 2024 is Star Wars and indiana jones franchise creator george lucas. Lucas first made the list in 1997, thanks in large part to his ownership of the merchandising rights to a galaxy far, far away. However, a deal to sell his Lucasfilm to ABC News’ parent company Disney for more than $4 billion in cash and stock in 2012 increased his net worth to $5.5 billion.
2nd place goes to Lucas’ long-time friend, indiana jones franchise partner steven spielberg. His net worth is estimated to be $4.8 billion, with most of it coming from profits from blockbuster movies he’s worked on, ranging from indie films to films. schindler’s list,fart Jurassic Park franchise, forbes Note.
Michael Jordan It came in third place with $3.2 billion. He earned his $1.8 billion from Nike’s Air Jordans and other sponsored merchandise, and in 2010 he earned his $175 million from the NBA’s Charlotte. He turned it into $3 billion when he sold it.
oprah winfrey It ranked fourth with an estimated value of $2.8 billion. Jay-Z In addition to his music empire, he was ranked number 5 thanks to his financial moves in the spirits industry.
Another famous entrepreneur is kim kardashianwas in sixth place with $1.7 billion. Lord of the Ring oscar winners peter jackson Thanks to the sale of part of his Weta Digital company for $1 billion in 2021, he earned the No. 7 spot with $1.5 billion.
Entertainment world giant tyler perry 8th place with $1.4 billion – same as singer, actress, and entrepreneur rihanna (#9). tiger woods It finished in the top 10 with $1.3 billion.
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