The world of entertainment and sports has produced the richest of celebrities in the world, with their net worth shooting up in millions and even billions. These are some of the millionaires who have found success and fortune in their respective professions and gone on to become few of the richest celebs in the world.
Usher
One of the biggest names in the music industry, Usher has net worth of $110 million. He owns a basketball team called the Cleveland Cavaliers and a recording company of his own-US Records.
Tiger Woods
This athlete is responsible for almost single-handedly changing golf’s image from leisurely pastime to a competitive sport. Apart from winnings from golf matches, he has sponsorship of big brands like Nike and Rolex. His net worth is $500 million.
Jay Leno
This beloved stand-up comedian and host of the very popular talk show The Jay Leno Show and The Tonight show has net worth of $350 million. Jay Leno is also an avid collector of cars; his auto collection is worth $50 million.
Roger Federer
This tennis sensation rocked the world with his feat of 17 grand slam winnings. Quite evidently, his worth is $180 million. Last year he faced the least rewarding season since 2001, but with endorsements of Nike and Rolex, his net value has not diminished.
Denzel Washington
This prominent Hollywood actor is known for his substantial roles in Training Day, The Hurricane and Cry Freedom. He is also one of the highest paid actors in the tinsel town, with net worth of $140 million.
Kobe Bryant
Although his success is confined in USA, this 15 times All Star basketball star is no less popular than his international counterparts. He signed the Los Angeles Lakers’ $28 million contract extension and went on to become the highest paid NBA star. His net worth is $328 million.
Soulja Boy
This rapper has net worth of $23 million. This Chicago born rapper earned over $7 million in 2010, prompting Forbes to declare him the Hip Hop Cash King of the year.
Kandi Buruss
The famous record producer and songwriter have a net worth of $35 million. She mainly amassed this amount through the stint in her former band Xcape.
Apart from that, LeBron James and Jay Z are some of the famous celebrities with high net worths of $185 million and $500 million respectively. These celebrities and their net worth show how these stars built up their career, one step at a time and crawled their way to the top of their game.