The Highest-Paid Celebrities in 2021
The highest-paid celebrity in 2021 is New Zealander Peter Jackson, who earned an estimated $580 million pre-tax. Jackson is best known for his work as a director, producer, and screenwriter, having worked on such iconic films as The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit trilogy.
Second on the list is singer, songwriter, and musician Bruce Springsteen, who earned an estimated $435 million in 2021. Springsteen is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee who has sold over 135 million records worldwide.
Third on the list is actor and producer Dwayne Johnson, who earned an estimated $400 million in 2021. Johnson is best known for his roles in films such as Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Fast & Furious, and Baywatch.
Fourth on the list is actor and producer Robert Downey Jr., who earned an estimated $390 million in 2021. Downey Jr. is best known for his roles in films such as Iron Man, The Avengers, and Sherlock Holmes.
Fifth on the list is actor and producer George Clooney, who earned an estimated $290 million in 2021. Clooney is best known for his roles in films such as Ocean’s Eleven, Up in the Air, and Gravity.
Sixth on the list is singer, songwriter, and producer Taylor Swift, who earned an estimated $285 million in 2021. Swift is a 10-time Grammy Award winner who has sold over 200 million records worldwide.
Seventh on the list is actor and producer Will Smith, who earned an estimated $285 million in 2021. Smith is best known for his roles in films such as Men in Black, Independence Day, and The Pursuit of Happyness.
Eighth on the list is actor and producer Jackie Chan, who earned an estimated $265 million in 2021. Chan is best known for his roles in films such as Rush Hour, The Karate Kid, and Shanghai Noon.
Ninth on the list is actor and producer Tom Cruise, who earned an estimated $260 million in 2021. Cruise is best known for his roles in films such as Top Gun, Mission: Impossible, and The Mummy.
Tenth on the list is singer, songwriter, and producer Beyoncé, who earned an estimated $255 million in 2021. Beyoncé is a multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning artist who has sold over 100 million records worldwide.
These are the top 10 highest-paid celebrities in 2021. It is clear that these celebrities have been able to leverage their fame and success to make a lot of money.