Forbes has just released its 2019list for the highest paid entertainers for 2019 and the list has revealed some interesting insights about the entertainment industry worldwide.
Surprisingly, Akshay Kumar is the only Indian in the list standing at 33rd rank above popular celebrities like Bradley Cooper, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Scarlett Johansson and many others. Akshay is paid between $5 million to $10 million per movie and making millions from brand endorsements with over 20 brands.
Forbes has made this list based on the earnings of celebrities from June 1, 2018 through June 1, 2019.
Taylor Swift has topped the list with $185 million followed by Kylie Jenner at $170 million. Note that Kylie is the youngest self-made billionaire in the world has reached the milestone just at the age of 21. Taylor Swift achieved this because her 2018 ‘Reputation’ Stadium Tour is the highest grossing tour in US history.
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Kayne West, Lionel Messi and Ed Sheeran are on the third, fourth and fifth positions. Swift and Jenner are the only women to reach the Top 10 of the list and there are only 16 females in the top 100 list.
Check out the top 10 names in this below:
1. Taylor Swift
2. Kylie Jenner
3. Kanye West
4. Lionel Messi
5. Ed Sheeran
6. Christiano Ronaldo
7. Neymar
8. The Eagles
9. Dr. Phil McGraw
10. Canelo Alvarez
The top 100 list consists of 29 Musicians, 34 Athletes, 8 Personalities, 9 Actors and 4 others.
