Top Celebrity Money Earners and Makers

Profession: Record Producer, Rapper, and Entrepreneur

Age: 49

This year Dr. Dre hit it big time with the selling of the company Beats to Apple. Apple bought Beats for 3 billion dollars. Dr. Dre owned shares in the company and made a giant pay day! Dr. Dre has signed many successful musicians to his record label and has appeared on various rap albums.

Profession: Singer and Actress

Age: 32

Beyoncé began her rise to fame as a member of Destiny's Child. She soon moved on to make a solo career for herself and began acting. She is currently on a world tour which earns her more than $2.2 million a show.

Profession: Professional boxer and endorsements

Age: 37

Floyd Mayweather has won 10 world titles and is a five division world champion. He has made his way to the top by winning matches and endorsing products.

Profession: American Film Director

Age: 67

Steven Spielberg is an Academy Award Winner. He has been involved with many successful movies such as "Jaws", "E.T", "Jurassic Park", and "Saving Private Ryan."

Profession: Musicians/Band

The Eagles have been on a very successful world tour since 2013. They have had five number one hits and have won six Grammy Awards.

Profession: Radio and television personality

Age: 60

Howard Stern has been labeled the shock jock. He often talks about lewd content on his radio show but his blunt in your face topics have made him famous. He has currently became a judge on the show "America's Got Talent."

Profession: Television producer, entrepreneur, and television personality

Age: 54

Simon Cowell has been a judge on many talent competition shows in the USA and in the UK. He also owns his own music production company and produces various talent shows.

Profession: Author

Age: 67

James Patterson has written over 200 novels and has made over $700 million dollars in the last decade. Currently, Patterson is writing an average of 14 novels a year with the help of co-authors.

Profession: Television and Radio Personality

Age: 50

He is the host of a national syndicated talk show. He is a conservative that often bases his shows on politics. Beck has also authored many books and owns Mercury Records Arts

Profession: Director and Producer

Age: 53

Mark Burnett is an executive producer of many television shows such as: "Survivor", "The Amazing Race", "Shark Tank", "The Voice", "The Apprentice" and many others.

Profession: Bands/Musicians

Bon Jovi was formed in 1983 and since then has sold more than 100 million records. They have had hits with singles such as "Bad Medicine", "Always", "Bed of Roses", "I'll Be There for You", "It's My Life", "Wanted Dead or Alive", etc...

Profession: Talk show host, media proprietor, producer, actress

Age: 60

Oprah is best know for her highly successful talk show. However, now Oprah has her own television channel, magazine, and books. Oprah has her hands in a little bit of everything.

Profession: Singer/Song writer

Age: 64

Bruce Springsteen has sold over 120 million records worldwide. He has 20 Grammy Awards and one Academy Award. He has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of fame and the Song Writer Hall of Fame.

Profession: singer, song writer, dancer, and actor

Age: 20

Justin Beiber made it big when he was discovered by Usher on youtube. He has currently been on a world tour. Beiber has had hit singles with "Boyfriend", "Baby", "One Less Lonely Girl", and many more.

Profession: Portuguese soccer player/endorsements

Age: 29

Ronaldo became the highest salary earner in soccer when he moved to the team Real Madrid. He is the first soccer player to reach 40 goals in one season.

Profession: Actor

Age: 49

Robert Downey Jr. is an actor who has starred in many successful movies and television shows. His most current blockbuster movies are the "Ironman" movies and the "Avengers" movies.

Profession: Musicians/Band

One Direction is an English-Irish boy band that has become very popular over the last few years. One Direction was formed on Simon Cowell's talent show. They have gone on world tours and have had many hit singles.

Profession: Basketball player/endorsements

Age: 29

Lebron James is a free agent who most recently played for the Miami Heat. He has two Olympic gold medals and has won two NBA championships.

Profession: Musician

Age: 72

Former member of The Beatles, Paul McCartney has sold over 100 million albums and has had more than 60 Gold Discs. He has been inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. More than two thousand artist have covered his hit song "Yesterday."

Profession: Talk Show Host

Age: 56

Ellen DeGeneres has been the talk show host of her successful show "Ellen" since 2004. She has hosted the Oscars and many other awards shows. She is also known for her dancing and comedic talent.