- 1 Genesis- $230 million
- 2 Sting – $210 million
- 3 Tyler Perry – $175 million
- 4 Trey Parker & Matt Stone – $160 million
- 5 James L. Brooks & Matt Groening – $105 million
- 6 Brad Pitt – $100 million
- 7 Rolling Stones – $98 million
- 8 James Cameron – $95 million
- 9 Taylor Swift – $92 million
- 10 Bad Bunny – $88 million
The top 10 highest-paid celebrities of 2022 have surfaced, showcasing their astounding wealth in a world where entertainment dominates supreme. From Hollywood luminaries to music legends, these people have accumulated staggering quantities of money, establishing their standing as money-making powerhouses. Let’s explore these media moguls’ personal histories and wealth.
Genesis- $230 million
A $300 million music rights sale that included works by Phil Collins alone was profitable for the forerunners of progressive rock. Their remarkable revenues were boosted by royalties from recorded music and touring.
Sting – $210 million
The former Police leader earned a remarkable $300 million by giving Universal Music Group his entire discography, both solo and alongside his band. With singles like “Every Breath You Take,” his discography is highly sought for.
Tyler Perry – $175 million
Perry, a multi-talented businessman, had another successful year thanks to his profitable Atlanta production backlot, BET TV series, and film and television projects. A projected one billion-dollar fortune, he is the only billionaire on the list.
Trey Parker & Matt Stone – $160 million
With the success of their hilarious musical, Book of Mormon, and a legacy HBO Max contract, the irreverent South Park creators had a successful year.
James L. Brooks & Matt Groening – $105 million
The creators of The Simpsons profited from a streaming agreement with Disney+, bringing in an estimated $105 million a year.
Brad Pitt – $100 million
Pitt reportedly made $113 million from the majority sale of his production firm, Plan B. His wealth increased as a result of the business’ success, which included creating Oscar-winning films.
Rolling Stones – $98 million
The renowned British rockers are still making money and rocking the stage. Their extensive earnings were boosted by the $136 million in revenue from their 15-city European tour.
James Cameron – $95 million
Cameron made a cool $95 million thanks to the success of Avatar: The Way of Water and his prior hits. His contracts reportedly involve payments based on box office success.
Taylor Swift – $92 million
One of the highest-paid musicians is Swift thanks to the sum of her earnings from album sales, streaming, licencing, and sync partnerships. Even greater things are to come, as seen by her sold-out Midnights tour.
Bad Bunny – $88 million
This rapper from Puerto Rico shattered barriers with his own style and two lucrative tours. His high revenues were boosted by endorsement deals with well-known companies like Corona and Adidas.
Rising star Bad Bunny scored an outstanding entry onto the list while the entertainment business witnessed rock giants obtaining big agreements for entire catalogues and veteran stars enjoying steady success.
The total earnings of the top 10 performers for the year were $1.35 billion, highlighting the diversity of revenue streams available in the entertainment industry.
