Have you ever wondered how much some celebrities are actually worth? Sure, in lots of cases, fame means wealth, but exactly how much money do some of these celebrities have? As you know, there are some stars whose net worth have simply become pop culture facts, and everybody knows that they bring in millions – or billions – of dollars each year from several different sources of income. However, there are some celebrities who have managed to fly so low under the radar that you wouldn’t believe how much money they’ve actually been bringing in. That’s right, some famous folks are worth more than you realize, and some are even worth more than you can believe. Here are 10 celebrities who have more money than you think.
Kandi Burruss
Real Housewives of Atlanta star, Kandi Burruss is no stranger to success and wealth. Although some people may think that most of her fortune comes from the reality show, that simply isn’t the case. Long before reality TV was even a thing, Burruss was bringing in the bucks as a member of the all-girl 90s group, Xscape. After the group split in the late 90s, Burruss went on to become a successful song writer, penning hits for artist such as Whitney Houston and TLC. With her $35 million net worth, she is the wealthiest cast member on The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
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Judge Judy $47 million
Everybody knows that judges make a decent amount of money, but apparently being a TV judge is where all the real money lies. Over the course of career, Judge Judy has built a tough reputation as someone who you don’t want to mess with. Now, after almost a decade on the air, Judge Judy has racked up a $47 million fortune that makes her wealthier than plenty of people who are considered much bigger celebrities than her.
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Kim Kardashian $85 million
Even after years of being in the spotlight, there are still plenty of people who have no idea what on earth Kim Kardashian is actually famous for. Sure, everyone knows about the infamous sex tape, but to still be famous more than a decade after it hit the Internet is nothing short of incredible. But even without having a particular talent, Kim K has managed to earn an $85 million fortune from her time on Keeping Up with the Kardashians and several other business ventures.
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Tyra Banks $90 million
Tyra Banks is one of the most famous names in the modeling industry. Even after retiring from the runway she has had a successful career as a businesswoman and a talk show host. Thanks to all of her various business ventures, Banks has amassed a pretty sizable fortune of $90 million. With a net worth nearing $100 Banks is definitely one of the wealthiest super models in the world. However, despite her wealth, Banks has no interest in living a lavish lifestyle.
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Julia Louis-Drefyus $200 million
Julia Louis-Dreyfus has had a very successful acting career over the years. Despite the fact that you’re probably familiar with her name and face, she certainly isn’t one of the stars who you’d guess would be among the richest. After all, there are plenty of actors who are more well-known and can command much more money than Dreyfus. However, Louis-Dreyfus is worth an estimated $200 million dollars, mostly thanks to her work on Seinfeld. Her father is also billionaire, Gerard Louis-Dreyfus which means there’s plenty more money where that came from.
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Dave Grohl $225 million
Former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters front man, Dave Grohl, has been working in the music industry for more than three decades. Throughout the course of his career he’s performed all over the world in front of millions of people, and has won a dozen Grammy Awards. But despite his talent and success his $225 million net worth is still a little surprising. Some celebrities who have had much longer careers still haven’t managed to bring in that much cash. However, Grohl’s heft fortune may be a direct result of the fact that he’s pretty frugal.
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Mitt Romney $250 million
It’s no secret that former presidential candidate, Mitt Romney, has money. After all, he did have one of the most expensive presidential campaigns in history. But while everyone knows that Romney is rich, the amount of money he has will definitely surprise you. Romney is worth an estimated $250 million from a successful career as a businessman.
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Celine Dion $500 million
Celine Dion is one of the most success artists of her generation. Over the course of her career, Dion has earned five Grammy Awards and toured all round the world. Her music has become well-known among multiple generations and there’s probably at least one Celine Dion song that everyone knows and loves. But even with knowing those facts, her $500 million net worth is still pretty shocking.
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Howard Stern $550 million
Howard Stern is one of the most popular on air personalities in the world. Throughout his career his willingness to speak his mind has caused him to ruffle some feathers along the way. But even with all of the controversy that he’s caused, Stern always manages to grab the attention of millions of people. Still, his $550 million net worth is more than most people probably would have guessed.
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J.K. Rowling $1 billion
After the success of the Harry Potter book and film franchise, J.K. Rowling has done pretty good for herself. While you can guess that the series has made her millions of dollars, you probably had no idea that Rowling is actually a billionaire. That’s right. The Harry Potter film franchise is the highest selling of all-time and the brand is estimated to be worth $15 billion. With money like that, Rowling will never have to write a book again in her life.
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