Celebrities Net Worth: Today’s Richest Sports and Entertainment Stars And How They Spend Their Millions!

TrendingFebruary 10, 2023

Keanu Reeves – Net Worth: $360 Million

Humble and down-to-earth Hollywood hunk Keanu Reeves is also well known for his philanthropic activities and generosity. From buying Harley Davidson motorcycles for his stuntmen to donating millions to the unappreciated crew members of the Matrix franchise, the Hawaii native definitely has a heart of gold.

It’s no secret that Reeves is a bit of a gearhead when it comes to motors and likes to spend his millions on expensive motorbikes and supercars. The much-anticipated production of John Wick: Chapter 4 has reportedly begun wherein Reeves resurrects the iconic underworld hitman’s character.

John Kani – Net Worth: $6 Million

In his native continent of Africa, John Kani is revered for changing the face of South African theater through plays by legendary playwright Athol Fugard. Kani has been acting since the ’60s and has been a part of projects like Captain America: Civil War, Black Panther, and Sarafina!

International audiences know Kani best as King T’Chaka, the father of Prince T’Challa, aka Black Panther. As a playwright, his written works have been showcased on Broadway in London’s West End and New York. He recently co-starred alongside Whoopie Goldberg in Sarafina!, a short film commemorating Youth Day.

Leslie Brandt – Net Worth: $2 Million

South African actress Lesley Brandt lived and worked in New Zealand during her early career. She first captured headlines in 2010 and 2011 after her role in Spartacus: Blood and Sand, playing the slave girl Naevia.

Her breakout performance led to an opportunity in 2016 to star as Mazikeen in Lucifer. She has since been a regular cast member on the show, which is currently airing its fifth season on Netflix. With $2 million in the bank and a successful career to boot, Brandt has spent a portion of her wealth on a home and an Audi R8 V10.

Clint Eastwood – Net Worth: $375 Million

Although actor Clint Eastwood is a massive name in showbiz today, did you know the San Francisco native signed his first contract in 1954 with a modest weekly pay of just $100? After several appearances on stage, the Gran Torino actor made his film debut in 1955 with Revenge of the Creature.

According to director Arthur Lubin who first auditioned Eastwood, the actor was amateurish and had no idea how to do anything! Well, that same amateurish actor went on to star in some of the biggest hits of modern cinema, including American Sniper, Gran Torino, Dirty Harry, and Million Dollar Baby. His new movie Cry Macho will premiere on September 17.

George Clooney – Net Worth: $500 Million

Famous for his love for cars (and women), George Clooney is an American actor, screenwriter, and director. Clooney is revered for his extremely good looks in the film industry. Even at the age of 60, the Ocean’s Eleven actor has aged like fine wine and looks as handsome as ever.

Clooney started making the big bucks during his stint on the series Sisters, earning $40k per episode. His pay went up massively in the following years, culminating in a career-high in 2001 when he raked in $15 million as Danny Ocean in Ocean’s Eleven. Clooney recently opened The Roybal School of Film and Television Production alongside actress Kerry Washington.

Richard Gere – Net Worth: $120 Million

Given his stunningly good looks and charisma, actor Richard Gere was an extremely sought-after Hollywood hunk in the 1990s. Swooning fangirls still remember Gere from his earlier appearances in films like Looking for Mr. Goodbar alongside an equally attractive Diane Keaton.

Along with his famous role in Pretty Woman, Gere is also remembered for his appearances in Primal Fear, The Cotton Club, and An Officer and a Gentleman. His on-camera escapades with A-list actresses like Julia Roberts, Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Jennifer Lopez have made Gere an incredible $120 million fortune. Gere’s 2009 drama Hachi: A Dog’s Tale was recently picked up for a Chinese Remake.

Chevy Chase – Net Worth: $50 million

Chevy Chase’s talent as an actor was immediately apparent when he earned two Golden Globe award nominations for his debut film, Foul Play, in 1978. The comedian and actor was one of the original cast members of SNL and went on to front The Chevy Chase Show in 1993.

Younger fans and audiences love Chase predominantly for his role on the hit sitcom Community. His portrayal of Pierce Hawthorne, a hilariously out-of-touch grandpa who decides to join a community college and hang out with his much younger peers, was a small screen masterpiece. Chase’s impressive $50 million fortune also includes a lavish mansion in New York worth $10 million.

Hugh Jackman – Net Worth: $150 Million

Not unsurprisingly, a large portion of Australian actor Hugh Jackman’s $150 million wealth can be attributed to his portrayal of Wolverine in the wildly popular X-Men franchise. He is now joining co-stars like Vanessa Kirby and Laura Dern in filmmaker Florian Zeller’s sequel The Son.

When the Van Helsing actor first joined the X-Men franchise in 2000, he was paid $500k for his services. By the time he returned in 2009’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Jackman was already making $20 million for his lead role. Apart from his collection of expensive cars, Jackman has also splurged his millions on his waterfront mansion in the Hamptons.

Keanu Reeves – Net Worth: $360 Million

Ben Affleck – Net Worth: $150 Million

The commercial and critical success of Goodwill Hunting made Ben Affleck and co-star Matt Damon one of the biggest names in Hollywood. Despite their iconic performances in the 1997 blockbuster, the duo only made a measly $300k for their on-screen services.

Fast forward only six years, and Affleck got his biggest payday in 2003 when he was paid $15 million for starring in Paycheck. His memorable performances on the big screen include titles like The Accountant, Argo, Gone Girl, and The Town. The Justice League actor recently rekindled his relationship with his ex-girlfriend and musician Jennifer Lopez, and the two are dating again.

Kelly Ripa — Net Worth: $120 million

As one of America’s favorite TV personalities, Kelly Ripa has made an absolute killing as the co-host of Live with Kelly and Ryan. After first joining the morning talk show alongside co-host Ryan Seacrest, she was making up to $18 million at one point.

The New Jersey native is a fan-favorite due to her bubbly personality and quirky sense of humor. While we have been marveling at her parenting tips and chiseled beach body, Ripa has been busy raking in some serious dough and has amassed a fortune of $120 million. She recently joined Nestle’s supplement company persona Nutrition, as a spokesperson.

Harrison Ford – Net Worth: $300 Million

With his introverted personality, a teenage Harrison Ford took up acting classes before his graduation to help overcome his shy nature. Apart from portraying the iconic role of Han Solo in five feature Star Wars films, Ford is also revered for appearing as famous archeologist Indiana Jones in four self-titled films.

Despite making $10k for his first appearance in the Star Wars, Ford returned in 2015’s The Force Awakens for a massive $25 million payday. During the filming of the latest iteration of Indiana Jones, Ford reportedly injured his shoulder, which has resulted in a delay of Indiana Jones 5’s release by a couple of months.

Carrie Underwood – Net Worth: $140 Million

After establishing a successful career in music following her exit from American Idol, country singer Carrie Underwood has been crushing it lately. Apart from her chart-topping hits in the music industry, the mother of two also has a successful line of apparel, seven Grammy awards to her name, and a best-selling book on lifestyle.

The singer of hits like Before He Cheats, Jesus, Take The Wheel, and I Told You So has raked in an estimated $140 million since winning the fourth season of American Idol. She currently lives in Tennessee with her two sons and husband Mike Fisher in their $3 million estate.

Josh Hartnett – Net Worth: $25 Million

He might have turned down the role of Superman in Bryan Singer’s 2006 reboot, but Josh Hartnett still went on to make $25 million in showbiz. The actor of films like Pearl Harbor and Black Hawk Down took a break from acting to raise his three kids with actress wife, Tamsin Egerton. His recent comeback in The Faculty has received mixed reviews from fans and critics.

In 2016, the Minnesota-born actor doled out $4.65 million for his 4,100 square-foot Los Feliz, Los Angeles home to add to his New York City penthouse. Four years later, he sold the two-story home for $4.43 million to film producer Lucy Bidwell.