In 2020, the world’s highest-paid celebrities raked in a combined $6.1 billion, despite travel restrictions and social distancing measures in place that had apparently crippled the world of showbiz. While it takes a lot to make it in Tinseltown, some of our favorite stars have used their god-given talents of singing, acting, or performing to dominate the stage.
Despite having a slow year in front of the camera lens, what sets these modern-day celebrities apart is their ability to leverage their newfound fame into successful business and entrepreneurial ventures to make big bucks behind the screen. Here’s a closer look at how Hollywood’s A-listers make and spend their millions.
Jeff Bezos – $190.6 Billion
According to real-time figures from Forbes, Jeff Bezos has an impressive $190.6 billion to his name. Along with other tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Larry Ellison, Bezos’ wealth has seen a significant increase following a stock market boom in recent months.
Being one of the richest men in the world certainly comes with its perks, and in the Amazon founder’s case, it’s his private jet and Los Angeles home. Bezos spent close to $65 million on his Gulfstream G650ER before shelling out an eye-watering $245 million for his 9-acre L.A mansion in Beverly Hills.
Parker Schnabel – $8 Million
Just by hearing his profession, one would know Parker Schnabel is rich and not just rich—he’s a millionaire. Schnabel is a gold miner and reality television star. He is most famous for being a part of the reality television show “Gold Rush,” as well as featuring in its spinoff “Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail.”
Starting out at only age five, working for his grandfather John Schnabel’s mining company, Schnabel has mined over $13 million worth of gold, which would explain why he’s worth $8 million. In 2021, he starred in “Gold Rush: The Dirt, the Hoffman Story.”
Elon Musk – $184 Billion
After his recent pledge to forego almost all of his lavish possessions, Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk proceeded to sell six of his mansions in California in 2020 before moving to Texas. Since then, the tech billionaire has reportedly taken up residence in a modest 400-square-foot rental home the size of a studio apartment.
Built by Las Vegas-based housing startup Boxabl, Musk’s current abode is a foldable, prefabricated home that the company sells for $50k. If you’re in the market to buy a similar unit, you will be waiting for a long time since the company already has a waiting list of over 100K orders backed up!
