His fame quickly skyrocketed after appearing in the 1980s TV show, “21 Jump Street”, and soon he was known everywhere as America’s favorite bad boy. However, Depp proved he was more than an eye candy when he landed numerous roles with the famed eccentric director Tim Burton. Beginning with “Edward Scissorhands” in 1990, Depp went on to work on seven films with Burton, including “Sleepy Hollow” and “Sweeney Todd”.
But his net worth reached new heights after landing a deal with Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise. By 2016, Depp’s net worth reached $400 million, however, a lawsuit from Amber Heard, his ex-wife, soon slashed this fortune in half. Though Depp remains somewhat of an A-list celebrity, these charges certainly put a dent in his net worth and lost him a large chunk of his fan base.
Kylie Jenner — $750 Million
It’s hard to imagine what growing up on a reality television show would feel like. Jenner began showcasing her daily life to the world on "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" when she was only 10 years old. It must not have done too much damage to her though, because at the young age of 21 Kylie Jenner has become the world’s youngest self-made billionaire.
Most of Jenner’s wealth has come from her immensely successful makeup line, Kylie Cosmetics. In 2018, Kylie Cosmetics had an 8% growth in revenue stream amassing to about $360 million. The company is valued at $900 million and is completely owned by Kylie Jenner. On top of that, Jenner has earned about $100 million from the business already, adding up to a fortune of $1 billion, which somewhat dropped in recent years.
Ellen DeGeneres — $520 Million
Today, the first thing that probably comes to mind when you think of Ellen DeGeneres is her famous television show, where she conducts interviews in front of a live audience. However, DeGeneres had quite a career before her well-known daytime show began. She started off as a comedian in the 1980s and eventually landed her very own sitcom, "Ellen".
The sitcom actually ended up being so successful that it was often called the “female Seinfeld.” Upon the success of "Ellen", DeGeneres began to rack up the cash and build a fortune that would eventually amount to an impressive $520 million. Not only has she starred in multiple successful television shows, but DeGeneres has also written four books, runs a record company, is the head of a production company, and manages her own lifestyle brand.
Robert De Niro — $520 Million
Robert De Niro is one of the most well-known actors in Hollywood. His career took off after he landed a starring role in one of the most iconic films in cinema history when he played Vito Corleone in "The Godfather Part II". This role launched him to international success, allowing him to continue to act in classic films like "Taxi Driver" and "Cape Fear."
Though he made a pretty penny from his acting career, what really helped De Niro amass the wealth he currently possesses was his business foresight. Investing in the Nobu restaurant chain and Tribeca Enterprises was a smart move on his part and has certainly paid off. The Tribeca Film Festival alone adds millions to De Niro’s net worth every year. Now that’s an offer nobody could refuse.
Mariah Carey — $340 Million
After her debut album came out in 1991, it was clear that Mariah Carey was going to lead a hugely successful career. She signed with Columbia Records and the first album she made with them was named top-seller of the year. No surprise, considering fans bought over 15 million copies! Carey’s impressive set of vocal cords has made her quite the career and fortune over the years.
Since 1991, Mariah Carey has continued to put out chart-topping hits. You can’t make it through December without hearing her 1994 holiday hit, “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” at least a dozen times. She’s signed enormous record contracts that have helped her put out hit songs like "Touch My Body", hold a Las Vegas residency, and become such an iconic singer that she worked as a judge on the hit competition series, "American Idol."