The 10 Richest Celebrities in America

How Did They Make Their Fortunes?

While there are actors and actresses currently making a lot of money in blockbuster films, the richest are usually the ones who’ve been in the game longer.

Some of the people on this list may surprise you. Granted, not all of them earned their money through acting alone, but the results are still impressive.

Her billions come from acting and owning a basketball team alongside her husband. As such, Jami Gertz’s net worth is $3 billion.

Jami Gertz

Most of his $950 million net worth comes from his nine-season sitcom, Seinfeld. Incidentally, Jami Gertz was the woman who didn’t “have a square to spare” in an episode of the show.

Jerry Seinfeld

Even if you’ve never seen him wrestle, you’ve no doubt heard someone utter the phrase, “Can you smell what The Rock is cooking.” Other earnings like endorsement deals and investments also contribute to his net worth.

Dwayne Johnson

With a net worth of $1 billion, Tyler Perry acts, writes, directs, and produces many of his films.

Tyler Perry

Given his business-savvy nature and famous films like Top Gun, Risky Business, and the Mission Impossible series, it’s no wonder that his net worth is $600 million.

Tom Cruise

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