Forbes has released their list ‘America’s Wealthiest Celebrities of 2018.’

 

According to Forbes, “America’s 10 wealthiest celebrities hold a combined fortune of $18.7 billion, more than the GDP of Iceland.  Forbes’ third annual ranking of the net worths of the famous boasted the biggest cumulative figure since we began tallying totals, up four percent from 2017’s $18 billion.”

 

 

 

How does Forbes determine who is the wealthiest? “This list uses net worth earnings previously published for the Forbes 400, Billionaires List and ranking of America’s Richest Self-Made Women.  Celebrities not on those lists were valued through private company stakes and publicly traded assets.  Real estate, art and other assets were also factored in where applicable.  For entertainers without such holdings, we based estimates on net lifetime earnings after taxes and spending.  Eligibility was limited to American citizens who’ve gotten rich of their fame, rather than become famous for their wealth.”

 

America’s Wealthiest Celebrities of 2018

 

George Lucas 

Net Worth: $5.4 billion

“Star Wars creator George Lucas leads this year’s ranking of America’s richest celebrities with a net worth of $5.4 billion thanks largely to the fortune he pocketed when his Lucasfilm production company sold to Disney for $4.1 billion in 2012,” explains Forbes.

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Steven Spielberg

Net Worth: $3.7 billion

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Oprah Winfrey

Net Worth: $2.8 billion

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Michael Jordan

Net Worth: $1.7 billion

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Kylie Jenner (tie)

Net Worth: $900 million

Kylie Jenner is the newest member on Forbes’ list and became the youngest, self-made billionaire ever earlier this year.  Kylie, who runs Kylie Cosmetics, has made over $630 million since its launch two years ago and Kylie says she thanks social media, “Social media is an amazing platform.  I have such easy access to my fans and customers.”

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Jay-Z (tie)

Net Worth: $900 million

Back in 2010, Jay-Z told Forbes, “That was the greatest trick in music that people ever pulled off, to convince artists that you can’t be an artist and make money.  When you’re in the studio, you’re an artist, you make music, and then after you finish, you market it to the world.  I don’t think anything is wrong with that.  In fact, I know there’s nothing wrong with that.”

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David Copperfield 

Net Worth: $875 million

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Diddy

Net Worth: $825 million

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Tiger Woods (tie)

Net Worth: $800 million

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James Patterson (tie)

Net Worth: $800 million

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