Re: World's 20 Richest Celebrities
Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 4:31 pm
12. Tom Cruise
Age: 54
Net worth: $540 million
Profession: Actor
Country: US
Before Tom Cruise became one of the world's most well-known actors, he had to borrow $800 from his stepfather to move to NYC to pursue his acting career.
In 1981, he debuted in the film "Endless Love," then got his big break when he starred in 1983's "Risky Business." The film grossed over $63 million, and Cruise's paycheck was $75,000.
From there, his career took off, and he became one of the most famous and successful A-list actors in Hollywood. He starred in hits like "Top Gun" and "Rain Man" before scoring big in what would become his most lucrative film franchise: "Mission: Impossible."
Cruise banked $70 million from the first installment by helping produce the film and negotiating a percentage of the box office receipts into his contract. Cruise has pocketed similarly gaudy payouts for the rest of the five-film franchise, which has grossed $2.7 billion worldwide at the box office.
11. Shah Rukh Khan
Age: 50
Net worth: $550 million
Profession: Actor
Country: India
Shah Rukh Khan — dubbed King Khan by fans — reigns as India's richest actor, dominating Bollywood over his 20-year career. His prolific résumé spans more than 50 titles, including the hit films "Chennai Express" and "My Name Is Khan."
But Khan's wealth stems primarily from his myriad endorsements — his roster can include upward of 20 partnerships at any given time — including cars, face cream, and paint. He's worked with major companies like Pepsi and Nokia, and even "toilet accessories" are on his radar.
Wealthy Indian couples also dole out around $15,000 to have him perform at their wedding, though these appearances are rare because of his limited schedule.
Khan owns his own production company, Red Chillies Entertainment, as well as the Kolkata Knight Riders, a cricket team in the Indian Premier League.
Age: 54
Net worth: $540 million
Profession: Actor
Country: US
Before Tom Cruise became one of the world's most well-known actors, he had to borrow $800 from his stepfather to move to NYC to pursue his acting career.
In 1981, he debuted in the film "Endless Love," then got his big break when he starred in 1983's "Risky Business." The film grossed over $63 million, and Cruise's paycheck was $75,000.
From there, his career took off, and he became one of the most famous and successful A-list actors in Hollywood. He starred in hits like "Top Gun" and "Rain Man" before scoring big in what would become his most lucrative film franchise: "Mission: Impossible."
Cruise banked $70 million from the first installment by helping produce the film and negotiating a percentage of the box office receipts into his contract. Cruise has pocketed similarly gaudy payouts for the rest of the five-film franchise, which has grossed $2.7 billion worldwide at the box office.
11. Shah Rukh Khan
Age: 50
Net worth: $550 million
Profession: Actor
Country: India
Shah Rukh Khan — dubbed King Khan by fans — reigns as India's richest actor, dominating Bollywood over his 20-year career. His prolific résumé spans more than 50 titles, including the hit films "Chennai Express" and "My Name Is Khan."
But Khan's wealth stems primarily from his myriad endorsements — his roster can include upward of 20 partnerships at any given time — including cars, face cream, and paint. He's worked with major companies like Pepsi and Nokia, and even "toilet accessories" are on his radar.
Wealthy Indian couples also dole out around $15,000 to have him perform at their wedding, though these appearances are rare because of his limited schedule.
Khan owns his own production company, Red Chillies Entertainment, as well as the Kolkata Knight Riders, a cricket team in the Indian Premier League.