15 Successful Women in Entertainment
#15 Kim Kardashian: $38 Million
It is hard to imagine that once upon a time Kim Kardashian was just an assistant and stylist to celebrities. Now, the star not only is involved with Shoedazzle, but she also earns $40,000 per episode for her reality television series, making her net worth an estimated $38 million!
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Kim Kardashian: $38 Million
It is hard to imagine that once upon a time Kim Kardashian was just an assistant and stylist to celebrities. Now, the star not only is involved with Shoedazzle, but she also earns $40,000 per episode for her reality television series, making her net worth an estimated $38 million!
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Ellen DeGeneres: $85 Million
Ellen DeGeneres not only has her own highly successful television show, but she also is a member of, and an activist for, the LGBT community. As well as a short stint on American Idol, Ellen DeGeneres has also done ad campaigns for companies such as American Express, CoverGirl and Vitamin Water. She's worth an estimated net worth of $85 Million.
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Jessica Simpson: $100 Million
Jessica Simpson's fashion line, called the Jessica Simpson Collection, is the most successful fashion line ever for a celebrity! Her line, which includes handbags, shoes, and clothing, earned a staggering $750 million in sales in 2010 alone, making this singer one successful entrepreneur. Altogether, she is worth $100 Million.
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Britney Spears: $100 Million
In 2010, Britney Spears earned an estimated $64 million from music sales, tours and endorsement deals with companies such as Elizabeth Arden and Candies'. As of 2011, she has an estimated net worth of $100 Million!
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Miley Cyrus: $120 Million
Being a star when you're young allows for you to be worth millions of dollars before you're 20. Miley Cyrus is just shy of 20 years old and worth $120 Million!
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Julia Roberts: $140 Million
Julia Roberts is the highest-paid female actress in history! She has a successful production company called Red Om Films, and in 2009, Lancôme announced that she would become the global ambassador for their company. Today, Julia Roberts is worth approximately $140 million.
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Lady Gaga: $150 Million
She's the biggest thing to hit pop music since Madonna. Lady Gaga has a world full of fans willing to pay big bucks to see her unique shows. Lady Gaga is worth $150 million!
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Gisele: $250 Million
Gisele Bundchen is not only one of the most gorgeous Victoria's Secret Angels of all time, she's worth the most! Last year alone, she made $45 million. She's worth $250 million!
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Janet Jackson: $150 Million
The youngest of the Jackson family, Janet is a singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, actress, film producer, author, model, fashion designer and spokeswoman. She has sold over 50 million records worldwide and is worth an estimated $150 million!
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Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen: $300 Million
The Olsen twins' fashion empire is now worth an amazing $1 billion, thanks to their three highly successful fashion lines - Olsenboye, Elizabeth and James, and The Row.
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Beyoncé Knowles: $300 Million
Beyoncé Knowles is not only a successful singer, but she also has her House of Deréon fashion line and endorsement deals with companies such as Nintendo and L'Oréal. Last year alone, Beyoncé earned an estimated $87 million! She has an estimated net worth of $300 Million!
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Martha Stewart: $638 Million
Martha Stewart's successful media empire includes a television show, a magazine, house wares, books and a radio show. Her net worth is estimated to be a huge $638 million!
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Madonna: $650 Million
Madonna's other business ventures include fashion design, writing children's books, film directing, and producing. The singer also founded entertainment company Maverick as a joint venture with Time Warner in 1992. Last year alone, it is estimated that she made a staggering $58 million!
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J.K Rowling: $1 Billion
J.K Rowling is worth an estimated $1 billion thanks to her Harry Potter franchise, and she is also the wealthiest career author in the world!
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Oprah: $2.7 Billion
Oprah is is the wealthiest African American ever, and she is also regarded by many as the most influential woman in the world! Last year alone, she earned an estimated $315 million from her many business ventures, including a magazine, radio channel, website and TV show. Altogether, she is worth $2.7 Billion!
