They're some of the world’s most lauded, famous and influential figures - supremely talented singers, authors, actors, directors...and even magicians.
And the world of celebrity brings with it great earning power.
Along with the actual day job, advertising deals, shrewd investments, business interests and internet popularity can make these familiar figures mega-rich.
And, of course, it doesn’t hurt to marry the right person either.
Here are the 19 wealthiest celebrities on the planet, according to Celebrity Networth.
13. Byron Allen
Another big name in America that's less well known on the other side of the Atlantic, Byron Allen was a standup comedian and television presenter who has made around $1 billion from his successful media company Allen Media Group. | Getty Images for Tribeca Festiva
14. David Copperfield
David Copperfield is the most commercially successful magician in history - by a country mile. He's made the Statue of Liberty disappear, levitated over the Grand Canyon and walked through the Great Wall of China in a career that has seen him sell over 33 million tickets - making around $1 billion magically appear in the process. | Getty Images for Statue Of Liber
15. J.K. Rowling
Edinburgh-based author J.K. Rowling is believed to be the world's wealthiest author, with a fortune of around $1 billion. It's all a long way from the struggling and skint single mum who started her world-conquering 'Harry Potter' series of novels in a cafe in Scotland's Capital. Her Cormoran Strike crime fiction novels have added further to her wealth. | Getty Images
16. Mr Beast
The first true social media billionaire (other than those who own the platforms), Mr Beast (James Donaldson to his friends) has made his money from his record-breaking 412 million followers on YouTube. He also has 115 million followers on TikTok who hang on his every word - and buy the range of products he sells. He's worth $1 billion and rising. | Getty Images for Netflix