With their fame spreading worldwide, celebrities have so many options to get extra money that make them richer and richer. From Madonna to Taylor Swift, those famous people are deeply abnormal when it comes to earning money. Their enormous salaries make them outliers in the world.
Below is the list of 10 richest celebrities of the world in 2013. Let’s check out now.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift made an estimated $55 million in 2013. Her jaw-dropping salary makes her one of the highest-paid women in entertainment as well as one of the wealthiest celebrities of the year. The 23-year-old "22" hitmaker earns this large amount of money thanks to the success of her fourth studio album “Red” and touring. Apart from her mega-profitable music career, Taylor Swift adds million-dollar endorsement deals with CoverGirl, Diet Coke and Sony.
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber is another young celebrity who earned the most money in 2013. The “As Long As You Love Me” singer nets $58 million thanks to his popular tour, album sales and ever-growing presence on social media. Endorsements, successful business ventures and tech investments also make Selena Gomez’s ex-boyfriend one of the richest celebrities on the planet.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga raked in a cool $80 million this year despite she being forced to cancel the remainder of her “Born This Way Ball” tour. The 27-year-old songstress could have earned if she hadn’t undergone surgery due to a hip injury early at the beginning of 2013.
Madonna
Madonna made an impressive $125 million from June 2012 to May 2013 despite the fact that the Queen of Pop didn't really create or release any new music this year. The 55-year-old diva earns most of her money due to her highly-successful MDNA Tour, which has grossed $305 million in total since it was launched. In addition to her tour, Madonna's other major sources of income include her clothing line, merchandising from her concert, royalties and her fragrance.
Beyonce
Beyonce, who has a huge social media following, is also among the richest celebrities in 2013. The stunning songstress earns her enormous amount of money due to her Mrs. Carter World Tour. Other major sources of income include sponsorship deals with Pepsi and H&M, putting her total earnings for the past 12 months at an estimated $53 million.
Rihanna
Along with Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Madonna, Beyonce and Lady Gaga, Barbadian singer Rihanna is another celebrity who made the most money in 2013. The “Umbrella” hitmaker, who won five American Music Awards and two BRIT Awards, earned $43 million within the last 12 months thanks to her new album and accompanying tour.
Gisele Bundchen
Gisele Bundchen, who has worn Givenchy, Versace and Salvatore Ferragamo, is another big earner with a $42 million salary. The stunning model makes the vast majority of her money from modeling contracts and other endorsements.
One Direction
British boyband One Direction earned a staggering $42 million in 2013, making the five heartthrobs among the richest celebrities in the world. Their major sources of income include ticket sales, endorsement deals, album sales as well as merch sales.
Katy Perry
Katy Perry earned $39 million for the past 21 months. The “Roar” hitmaker’s success stems chiefly from collecting from Teenage Dream and a handful of shows. Sponsorships with Coty, PopChips and Pepsi are other sources of income that make Katy Perry one of the richest celebrities in 2013.
Jennifer Lopez
With $45 million in income, Jennifer Lopez is among the big earners in 2013. Her sources of income include her live shows and her mentor role on the Latin singing show Q'Viva.
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About the Author:Phoenix Rose likes traveling to discover new things and reading books in her spare time. She usually writes articles on fashion as well.
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