Entertainment is established for people where it serves as one of the outlets for people to have fun, forget their problems, and to enjoy their free time when they are not doing anything else. In fact, most of us admire one or two celebrities, which have become an idol that we follow in some ways. Hence, come to think of it, these people have the craft to act and to give joy to everyone in exchange for huge amounts of money, which is not equal to the typical employment because of the impact that they are doing and the amount of money that they are bringing to the industry. For 2012, here are the richest celebs 2012 based on the total income that they have earned till date.
10. Lil Wayne
His full name is Dwayne Michael Carter wherein he became popular with his name on stage as Lil Wayne who is a known rapper in the United States and across the globe. He started his career when he was 9 years old when he became the youngest member of Cash Money Records where his success continued. As of 2012, his total net worth is $90 million.
9. Miley Cyrus
She is Miley Rey Cyrus who amazed and still amazes her fans because of the songs that she has written and sung. She achieved stardom because of her role in the sitcom Hannah Montana that was shown on Disney Channel. She became a teen idol to everyone when she signed up a contract in Hollywood that paved the way for her solo career. Her total net worth for 2012 is $105 million in just few years in this industry.
8. Dr. Dre
He is not just rapper but he is also a producer, record executive, and at times, an actor and an entrepreneur. His full name is Andre Romelle Young, but he is known as Dr. Dre. He actually owns Aftermath Entertainment and he is also the former owner of Death Row Records. He has produced and created various popular singers and specifically writers under his management like Ice Cube, DJ Yella, MC Ren, and a lot more. His net worth for 2012 is $120 million.
7. Lady Gaga
The fashion striker of the extreme side is the kind of branding that she has been known for, as she rocks and sings her heart out through songs. Her real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, who is not just a singer but a songwriter too. Her career begun when Akon discovered the vocal abilities that she has shown that led her to be part of Kon Live Distribution. Her popularity started in 2008 and it continues to capture attention on stage. Her current net worth is $120 million, which is equaled with Dr. Dre.
6. Brad Pitt
He is not just one of the richest celebrities on this list, but one of the boys next door, among all other male celebrities. His whole name is Bradley Pitt and he has reached stardom because of the major roles that he played in the movies, especially when he was paired to his real-life partner, Angelina Jolie. His current net worth for 2012 is $175 million.
5. Will Smith
He is known as the Fresh Prince but he carries Willard Christopher “Will” Smith Jr. He is not just an actor but also a rapper and producer. He has excelled and achieved so much in the music, television, and film field. In fact, he became the most powerful actor in Hollywood wherein he bagged some major awards in the Grammy Awards and received nomination in the Academy and Golden Globe Awards. His current net worth for this year is $200 million.
4. Tom Cruise
He is another heartthrob that is included in this list aside from Brad Pitt. His complete name is Thomas Cruise Mapother IV. He is a known actor and producer in the entertainment industry. His first acting role happened in 1981 and another role came in 1986, 1988, and successful years continued to land on his hand. His current net worth for 2012 is $200 million.
3. Adam Sandler
He is known for his candid roles in some of the romantic and comedy films that he did in the past. His whole name is Adam Richard Sandler but he is also a film producer, screenwriter, and a musician. It all begun when he became part of the Saturday Night Live and it became a channel to portray major roles and contributed to the huge profit of those films. His current net worth is $250 million.
2. Simon Cowell
Who could ever forget the critical yet one of the favorite judges in the popular talent show American Idol? He is not just a TV personality but he is a producer, an executive, and an entrepreneur. He is one of the most sought talent judges in shows like Britain’s Got Talent, X Factor, and Pop Idol. His current net earnings are $300 million.
1. Beyonce
Everyone loves the way she sings and moves her body, including the way she delivers the lines in some of the roles that she assumed as an actor. Her whole name is Beyonce Giselle Knowles. Her popularity began when she became part of the group known as Destiny’s Child that allowed her to show her talent in singing. Her current net worth is $300 million for 2012.
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Richest Celebrities 2012
10. Lil Wayne
His full name is Dwayne Michael Carter wherein he became popular with his name on stage as Lil Wayne who is a known rapper in the United States and across the globe. He started his career when he was 9 years old when he became the youngest member of Cash Money Records where his success continued. As of 2012, his total net worth is $90 million.
9. Miley Cyrus
She is Miley Rey Cyrus who amazed and still amazes her fans because of the songs that she has written and sung. She achieved stardom because of her role in the sitcom Hannah Montana that was shown on Disney Channel. She became a teen idol to everyone when she signed up a contract in Hollywood that paved the way for her solo career. Her total net worth for 2012 is $105 million in just few years in this industry.
8. Dr. Dre
He is not just rapper but he is also a producer, record executive, and at times, an actor and an entrepreneur. His full name is Andre Romelle Young, but he is known as Dr. Dre. He actually owns Aftermath Entertainment and he is also the former owner of Death Row Records. He has produced and created various popular singers and specifically writers under his management like Ice Cube, DJ Yella, MC Ren, and a lot more. His net worth for 2012 is $120 million.
7. Lady Gaga
The fashion striker of the extreme side is the kind of branding that she has been known for, as she rocks and sings her heart out through songs. Her real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, who is not just a singer but a songwriter too. Her career begun when Akon discovered the vocal abilities that she has shown that led her to be part of Kon Live Distribution. Her popularity started in 2008 and it continues to capture attention on stage. Her current net worth is $120 million, which is equaled with Dr. Dre.
6. Brad Pitt
He is not just one of the richest celebrities on this list, but one of the boys next door, among all other male celebrities. His whole name is Bradley Pitt and he has reached stardom because of the major roles that he played in the movies, especially when he was paired to his real-life partner, Angelina Jolie. His current net worth for 2012 is $175 million.
5. Will Smith
He is known as the Fresh Prince but he carries Willard Christopher “Will” Smith Jr. He is not just an actor but also a rapper and producer. He has excelled and achieved so much in the music, television, and film field. In fact, he became the most powerful actor in Hollywood wherein he bagged some major awards in the Grammy Awards and received nomination in the Academy and Golden Globe Awards. His current net worth for this year is $200 million.
4. Tom Cruise
He is another heartthrob that is included in this list aside from Brad Pitt. His complete name is Thomas Cruise Mapother IV. He is a known actor and producer in the entertainment industry. His first acting role happened in 1981 and another role came in 1986, 1988, and successful years continued to land on his hand. His current net worth for 2012 is $200 million.
3. Adam Sandler
He is known for his candid roles in some of the romantic and comedy films that he did in the past. His whole name is Adam Richard Sandler but he is also a film producer, screenwriter, and a musician. It all begun when he became part of the Saturday Night Live and it became a channel to portray major roles and contributed to the huge profit of those films. His current net worth is $250 million.
2. Simon Cowell
Who could ever forget the critical yet one of the favorite judges in the popular talent show American Idol? He is not just a TV personality but he is a producer, an executive, and an entrepreneur. He is one of the most sought talent judges in shows like Britain’s Got Talent, X Factor, and Pop Idol. His current net earnings are $300 million.
1. Beyonce
Everyone loves the way she sings and moves her body, including the way she delivers the lines in some of the roles that she assumed as an actor. Her whole name is Beyonce Giselle Knowles. Her popularity began when she became part of the group known as Destiny’s Child that allowed her to show her talent in singing. Her current net worth is $300 million for 2012.
Please let us know that what do you think about our list of richest celebrities in 2012 by using the comments section below.
