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Celebrity wealth is but one of the many things that fascinats the general public. The ability to pretty much purchase whatever your heart desires is very appealing. However, there is a subset of those famous rich folk that have an unbelievable amount of the green stuff. We are talking billions of dollars here. If you'll forgive the expression, that's a spicy meatball.
Through hard work, wise investments and reaching the upper echelon of the entertainment world, stands an elite set of celebs that have attained billionaire status, such as Rihanna and Oprah; however, this list will be focusing on those celebs who are right at the billionaire doorstep. So, let’s take a gander at these ten celebs that are almost billionaires, shall we? We shall.
10 Beyoncé ($500 Million)
Beyoncé Knowles, Sasha Fierce, filthy rich, whatever you want to call her, the “Single Ladies” singer is at the halfway point of reaching billionaire status with a $500 million net worth, of course, on her own. The combined wealth of both her and her husband, Mr. Jay-Z is over a billion. Beyoncé has been pushing out hit singles as a solo artist and with Destiny’s Child for more than 20 years, and Ms. Knowles has the cash to prove it.
9 Howard Stern ($650 Million)
“The King of all Media” has amassed a veritable mint over the course of his entertainment career. With $650 million in the bank, the long-time radio host is just about ready to crack into the billionaire’s lounge, so to speak. The Private Parts star has used controversy and shock jock tactics to ensure that when he puts his head on the pillow, it’s most likely with the knowledge that the elusive billionaire status is right around the corner. Pleasant dreams, Howard.
8 Bono ($700 Million)
Paul David Hewson, Bono Vox, and then finally just Bono is a wealthy lad. The Irish rock legend is worth a cool $700 million and growing. Poised to become a billionaire, the “Discotheque” singer has made his fortune with major hit albums, world tours, entering the hotel business, as well as being on the board of a private equity called Elevation Partners. With the entrepreneurial spirit (not to mention a kind spirit, which was on full display when he released his first song in three years dedicated to the people of Italy), Bono will likely see a billion sooner rather than later.
7 Tyler Perry ($800 Million)
Tyler Perry, the mastermind behind Madea (which he brought out of retirement in 2021) and the films featuring the character, has amassed an incredible fortune just shy of a billion dollars — about $800 million through non-stop hard work. The House of Payne star has stated that his constant working for more than 20 years has paid off. Mr. Perry seems to have a knack for not only making hit movies, but also understatements.
6 Ivanka Trump ($800 Million)
The former President’s daughter, Ivanka, was born into the wealthy Trump family. However, Trump has generated her own fortune, amassing a net worth of $800 million, just short of the coveted billion dollars. Through modeling, a line of handbags and footwear, her own jewelry company, and a series of other economic ventures, Ivanka has money for days. With a line of women's workwear which quickly hit $100 million in annual revenue, Trump seems like she will be a billion in no time. Side note: the combined wealth of both Trump and her husband Jared Kushner reaches a billion dollars. How did they accomplish that?
5 Celine Dion ($800 Million)
Celine Dion has been belting powerful ballets and soothing melodies into the ears of her fans for more than 20 years. The Canadian singer has amassed a net worth of close to a billion dollars thanks to her fabulous voice. With $800 million dollars and counting, the “My Heart Will Go On” singer has a lucrative residency in Las Vegas where her powerful, technically proficient voice continues to earn her a fortune.
4 Madonna ($850 Million)
“The Material Girl,” indeed. With a net worth of $850 million, Madonna is very close to amassing a billion dollar fortune. The “Rain” singer has been generating a vast fortune since the mid-80s with constant hit albums and controversial image. Madonna has also ventured into the world of investment such as real estate, purchasing $80 million worth of real estate, as well as investing in an art collection worth $100 million.
3 Dr. Dre ($820 Million)
Dr. Dre's net worth of $820 million is impressive, to say the least. The hip hop pioneer has been adding to that net worth (which is almost at a billion dollars) since the late 80s. Dre can thank his hit albums as a solo artist, his stint with N.W.A., producing work, and other ventures for his vast fortune. Dre's legacy is not only that of a hip hop legend, but also that of a filthy rich hip hop legend.
2 P. Diddy ($900 Million)
P. Diddy’s net worth is just about $100 million shy of a billion dollars ($900 million to be exact.) The rapper, producer, clothing designer and entrepreneur has been amassing his fortune for over 20 years and the “Come to Me” singer is sitting pretty financially, to say the least.
1 Jerry Seinfeld ($950 Million)
With a net worth of over $950 million, Jerry Seinfeld is one of the richest comedians on the planet. The long-time sitcom star has amassed close to a billion dollars with his starring role in Seinfeld, and that along with his writing and producing have given Seinfeld a hefty nest egg. While there have been occasions when the comedian has been unlikable with his fans, that seemingly hasn't affected the comedian’s ability to amass a fortune.
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