The first three rankings, and almost a quarter of all participants earned their fortune in the film industry
Golf, poetry and even a card trick — there are countless ways to really become famous and make a fortune entertaining people. Nobody does it better twenty top list of Forbes. We first compiled a list of the richest celebrities of the United States, relying solely on one criterion — the earnings on the popularity. Those who became famous thanks to the billionaire as US President-elect, the list has not got.
1. George Lucas
Net worth: $4.6 billion
Source: in 2012 sold his production company Lucasfilm for $4.1 billion Disney
Plans: Lucas nearly walked away from the film industry and does a lot of charity
Asset: Skywalker ranch to 2428 ha in Marin County in California
2. Steven Spielberg
Net worth: $3.7 billion
Source: DreamWorks
Plans: the re-launch of Amblin Partners, which raised $325 million investment, the agreement with Jack MA on the joint production of films
Asset: since 1987 receives a share of revenue from Universal theme parks
3. Oprah Winfrey
Net worth: $2.8 billion
Source: Harpo Productions
Plans: ratings of OWN channel, where she led the talk show by the end of 2016 increased, but the shares of the company Weight Watchers (her 10%) cheaper
Asset: property on the Hawaiian island of Maui (230 ha)
4. Michael Jordan
Net worth: $1.2 billion
Source: Jordan Brand
Plans: according to the Nike, proceeds from the sales of their joint brand will increase by 61%, to $4.5 billion by 2020
Asset: basketball team Charlotte Hornets
5. David Copperfield
Net worth: $850 million
Source: investment earned in the largest collection of magic items
Plans: work on show in Las Vegas; the year 2016 is the most successful in his career
Asset: 11 Islands in the Bahamas
6. P. Diddy (P. Diddy)
Net worth: $750 million
Source: diversified Empire P. Diddy partnered with Ciroc brand of vodka (owned by Diageo)
Plans: vodka market sagged, but sales of tequila DeLeon, which Diddy owns jointly with Diageo, grow
Asset: the controlling stake Revolt TV
7. Tiger Woods
Net worth: $740 million
Source: Golf and advertising
Plans: it is unlikely that woods will be able to repeat the record of 2008, when he earned $115 million, but he continues to earn a lot
Asset: an estate worth $60 million on the island of Jupiter island, FL
8. Dr. Dre (Dr. Dre)
Net worth: $710 million
Source: Apple in 2014 bought from Dr. Dre the headphone manufacturer Beats for $3 billion
Plans earnings: income from shares of Apple obtained Beats
Asset: hip-hop hits of the artist
9. James Patterson
Net worth: $700 million
Source: books
Plans: the writer earned in 2016 a record $95 million, the demand for his books is very high
Asset: a house for $23 million in palm beach, FL
10. Jerry Seinfeld
Net worth: $670 million
Source: income from the eponymous Comedy series and touring with stand-up performances
Plans: tour
Asset: a collection of cars
11. Jay Z (Jay Z)
Condition: $610 million
Source: company Roc Nation, working in the entertainment industry
Plans: music startup Tidal has risen since then, Jay Z bought it for $56 million in 2015
Asset: penthouse for $20 million in Tribeca in Manhattan
12. Madonna
Net worth: $560 million
Source: tour; according to Forbes, earned $1.4 billion for touring
Plans: continue touring
Asset: a mansion in Manhattan
13. Jimmy Buffett
Net worth: $550 million
Source: network of restaurants, hotels and casinos Margaritaville
Plans: the development of the entertainment Empire
Asset: bars, named in honor of a duet with Alan Jackson (It’s Five O’ Clock Somewhere)
14. Bruce Springsteen
Net worth: $460 million
Source: concert tour musician earned more than $1.5 billion in career
Plans: although Bruce will soon be seventy, he still sold well
Asset: farm ($10 million) in new Jersey
15. Howard Stern
Net worth: $450 million
Source: radio
Plans: applications and streaming video services
Asset: land ($53 million) in palm beach, FL
16. Jon Bon Jovi
Net worth: $410 million
Source: musical tour
Plans: sold out football stadiums, think about investing in a franchise in the National football League USA
Assets: a house worth $8 million in the Hamptons
17. Rush Limbaugh
Net worth: $400 million
Source: radio
Plans: his show continues to be one of the most popular, but I guess the earnings from it are reduced
Asset: a mansion in palm beach ($51 million
18. Phil Mickelson
Net worth: $375 million
Source: Golf and advertising
Plans: the best times for a player behind, as increases due to sponsorship contracts
Asset: awards for 42 victories in the tours of the professional golfers Association (PGA)
19. Barbra Streisand
Net worth: $370 million
Source: sales of music albums
Plans: an estate in Malibu, which she purchased for less than $20 million, is now worth about $100 million
Asset: awards, a Grammy, a Tony, an Oscar and an Emmy
20. Kathy Ireland
Net worth: $360 million
Source: Empire Kathy Ireland Worldwide (license goods)
Plans: the former supermodel now produces office furniture and handbags
Asset: a collection of jewelry ($25 million)
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