The Highest-Paid Celebrities in 2021
In 2021, the world’s highest-paid celebrity is Peter Jackson, a New Zealander who earned an estimated $580 million pre-tax. Jackson is a film director, producer, and screenwriter who is best known for his Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Second on the list is singer, songwriter, and musician Bruce Springsteen, who earned an estimated $435 million in 2021. Springsteen is an American musician who has been performing for over five decades and is widely regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time.
Third on the list is tennis player Roger Federer, who earned an estimated $350 million in 2021. Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player who has won a record 20 Grand Slam singles titles and is widely considered to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
Fourth on the list is footballer Lionel Messi, who earned an estimated $330 million in 2021. Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for Spanish club Barcelona and the Argentina national team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
Fifth on the list is basketball player LeBron James, who earned an estimated $290 million in 2021. James is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
The list of the world’s highest-paid celebrities in 2021 also includes singer Taylor Swift, actor Dwayne Johnson, golfer Phil Mickelson, footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, and singer Ed Sheeran.
Peter Jackson’s estimated $580 million pre-tax earnings in 2021 make him the world’s highest-paid celebrity. His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication to his craft. He is an inspiration to aspiring filmmakers and artists everywhere.