Reputable celebrity. Outstanding personalities of Russia: list
The names of some people - representatives of a wide variety of professions and activities - are associated in our minds with incredible fame and success. We call them first if we are asked to answer the question of who is the most famous, influential person in economics, art, politics, etc. The most famous people in the world - this list is not subject to final compilation, because each of us has our own priorities and views on life. However, you can't argue with some people's fame.
The most famous people in art
Chaplin
At the dawn of cinema, Charlie Chaplin became its superstar. The comedian's career spanned a total of 80 years.
Chaplin was the founder of his own film studio, a theater and silent film star, one of the creative pillars of silent cinema, the developer of most of the stunts and comic filming techniques, and a witness to the change from the silent era to the sound era. Chaplin twice received an out-of-competition Oscar, and in 1973 the Film Academy posthumously awarded him another statuette with the wording “For making cinema an art.”
Everyone knows the image of Chaplin - a clumsy eccentric in a bowler hat and with a painted mustache. It’s hard to believe that he was completely different without makeup.
Disney
Walt Disney is a cult figure like Chaplin, only in animation. As an animation director, Disney directed 111 films with his own hands and produced more than 500 more. It is impossible to imagine childhood without “Snow White”, “Bambi”, “Sleeping Beauty”, these films are so bright, so light and kind they are.
Today, The Walt Disney Company's earnings exceed $30 billion a year, but before founding the studio, Disney received more than 300 refusals, because animation was considered a hopeless area of investment.
Wald Disney and the brainchildren of his employees - Mickey, Donald and Goofy
Monroe
Marilyn Monroe is an actress, a sex symbol of the era, a woman whose name everyone puts in their personal list of the most interesting, beautiful and mysterious women.
Having entered the film studio as an extra, Monroe made a dizzying career and became the highest paid actress from 1950 until the end of the century. Her films had grossed $200 million by the time she died suddenly in 1962. The legendary blonde acquired condescension towards her own fame and contempt for money, repeating that kisses in Hollywood cost millions, but a soul costs 50 cents.
Most Famous Artist
Vincent Van Gogh is an artist whose influence on the entire world culture was appreciated only after his death. During his lifetime, Van Gogh sold only one painting, and the room where he painted was so cold that he was sometimes forced to light the stove with his paintings.
Van Gogh's 800 paintings, which were ahead of their time in terms of art development, became examples of post-impressionism. The artist spent his whole life trying to copy the child’s style of drawing, and eventually created sincere, spontaneous paintings, the most expensive of which today costs almost $150 million.
Self-portrait of Van Gogh
Politician
Unconditionally, the palm in politics should be awarded to the most famous dictator, Adolf Hitler, whose name is involuntarily associated with world evil.
A very talented artist and a good musician could have lived a life completely far from politics, but in his youth he became interested in the political views of nationalists and anti-Semites.
Based on his belief in the special mission of the German nation, Hitler built his own empire and became its head in 1934. Hitler began to take over all of Europe and launched the largest and bloodiest war in human history - World War II. Hitler's main political postulates are reflected in the book Mein Kampf, which became the program document of the Nationalist Party.
The most famous athlete
Michael Jordan is an American basketball player, NBA player, who instilled a love of basketball in most modern athletes. Jordan is not the tallest or the most gifted, but he is the most ambitious and persistent athlete. Expelled from the school basketball league, the young athlete was able to achieve the status of a basketball superstar and, through many years of training, developed a unique style of play.
He is known for ending his sports career and returning three times: the first time at the end of the 1992 Olympics due to moral and physical exhaustion (returned to the NBA in 1995); the second break was in 1999-2001; Jordan returned to professional sports for the third time in September 2001, wanting to transfer all the fees he received to a fund to help victims of the terrorist attack in the United States.
Jordan's accomplishments barely fit on the marble plaque at the United Center.
At times, Jordan played with his tongue involuntarily sticking out, saying that this habit was “in the family”, from his father and older brother, and was an expression of complete passion and concentration on the game.
Literary creativity
They say that a writer must be hungry in order not to relax and create. Perhaps, in this regard, in the “literature” section it is appropriate to mention the name of the writer JK Rowling as a woman recognized as a genius and the highest paid children’s writer. It's hard to believe that the most popular hero, Harry Potter, could not be seen by either readers or audiences in cinemas.
The first book about Harry Potter was rejected by more than 10 publishers, but today the image of the young wizard has turned into a brand, and its creator has become the world's first billionaire writer.
The science
A prominent figure in science, whose scientific research turned the world upside down, is Albert Einstein. The achievements of the theoretical physicist were awarded the Nobel Prize in 1921, and to this day Einstein’s theories about the structure of the universe have not been challenged or supplemented.
Einstein foresaw several major breakthroughs in physics, including the still unrealized possibility of quantum teleportation.
Media
The most famous media person can be considered the American TV presenter and journalist Oprah Winfrey. The personification of a modern talk show and synonymous with a show journalist, the most influential woman for American women, the first black female billionaire, a media mogul with her own studio, publication, and broadcast - this is Winfrey.
She went through a difficult journey from a teenage girl who gave birth at age 13, to the youngest, 17-year-old television reporter and the first black reporter in the state of Nashville, to her own show, which brought her worldwide fame.
The most famous people in the world - they all went through a difficult path, full of failures and hard work, proving by personal example that luck alone is not enough to win and you need to move forward, despite the lack of money, strength, support, even the very desire to live. Their examples inspire or, on the contrary, serve as a counter-example, but the names of famous artists, writers, and leaders will be a symbol of the era for a long time.
Our century has come quite recently, and therefore we cannot yet say who exactly are the outstanding personalities of Russia in the 21st century. However, an analysis of the past will give us the opportunity to understand what truly great things we can expect from Slavic blood. After all, as we know, whoever knows the past knows the future.
Sergey Yesenin
A contemporary of Mayakovsky and his complete opposite as an author. A subtle and soulful lyricist, who at the same time managed to remain an eternal hooligan and teenager. He raised themes of the individual’s struggle with the environment, love for nature and, of course, for women.
Vladimir Vysotsky
Bard, author of many songs and poems. The greatest poet His hoarse voice seemed to submerge his voice under the legacy that all the outstanding personalities of Russia of the 20th century left him. He raised themes of the internal and external struggle of man, his place in society and in the world in general. Subtle satirist.
Bulat Okudzhava
Also a poet who independently performed his poems in the form of songs. Touching and honest, he wrote poems filled with some kind of cosmic thoughtfulness. He often used metaphors, creating deep images with them. His songs had a parable form, which was once even (good-naturedly) parodied by Vysotsky.
Filmmakers
Lev Kuleshov
Thanks to him, outstanding personalities of Russia began to appear in cinema. The discoverer of the “Kuleshov effect” - “two frames that are independent in meaning, glued together, create a new meaning.” In fact, the founder of the montage story.
The first person in Russia to use color in cinema was the red flag in the same “Battleship Potemkin”.
Mikhail Romm
Director of documentaries (“Ordinary Fascism”) and feature films (“Nine Days of One Year”). One of the most important film theorists of the mid-20th century. Teacher at VGIK and author of many scientific works.
Andrei Tarkovsky
A man who manages to film a true art house in the USSR. His feeds are filled with personal meanings, full of metaphors and subtle hints. He directed “Solaris” and “Stalker”, most often making his works into sort of parables and allegories.
Artists
Andrey Rublev
Modern outstanding personalities of Russia among artists would be impossible without the man who laid the foundation of Russian painting.
Each of his paintings is like a photograph taken during the culmination of the event that he was trying to capture. His paintings are endlessly alive and cannot always reveal their true meaning at first glance. The main thing in Repin is the emotions of the characters and details.
Kazimir Malevich
The great modernist, known as the author of the now household name “Black Square”. He was busy searching for new forms and ways of expressing color in painting. His paintings are full of abstractions and geometric shapes, attempts to invent something new in his art. I tried to find “absolute peace” in the paintings.
Composers
Pyotr Tchaikovsky
One of the first Russian professional composers, Tchaikovsky made music a true craft (in the good sense of the word). He was a man who simply could not help but write music.
The extremely diverse themes raised in all possible genres make Pyotr Ilyich a composer capable of reaching the heart of every person. His most famous works are the ballets “The Nutcracker” and “Swan Lake”.
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
He believed that the main goal of music is to unite the listener with the true nature of the world, which can only be expressed in a similar, melodic form.
Dmitry Shostakovich
A composer with a difficult fate, who initially worked in the style of modernism and actively experimented in all genres. However, Stalin personally did not like Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk, and then brutal repressions followed.
To save himself and his family, Shostakovich had to create in a purely “state” manner. However, his music really proves that even a simple listener can hear the subtext intended by the composer. Everyone then understood the many subtle moods and meanings that he put into symphonies No. 5 and No. 7.
Scientists
Mikhail Lomonosov
The first Russian encyclopedist, “a man of all sciences.” He brought Russian research to the level of Europe. He made many discoveries in almost every modern science.
As an academician and one of the most active personalities of his time, he was an icon for the Russian Enlightenment.
Dmitriy Mendeleev
A Russian chemist who has already become legendary, who managed to create the periodic system of chemical elements, which significantly pushed world science forward.
The existence of such a table clearly proves the harmony of nature and its clear system.
One of the greatest discoveries on which, in fact, all modern natural science rests, belongs to him. He also worked in other sciences, where he also made various discoveries.
Ivan Pavlov
The first Nobel laureate from Russia. Pavlov made a major discovery in biology and physiology - it was he who discovered the presence of reflexes in the body of living beings. And it was this Russian scientist who divided them into conditional and unconditional.
Pavlov devoted his entire life to this discovery, and even when dying, he continued to dictate his feelings to his students - so that science could better understand the state of death.
Athletes
Ivan Poddubny
Legendary Russian wrestler, “hero of the 20th century.” In ten years I haven’t lost even once. He became a wrestling champion five times.
Garry Kasparov
Chess player with many awards, “Chess Oscars” and the title of world champion. He became famous for his extremely successful combination of various tactics and strategies and his ability to emerge victorious from a seemingly completely failed game.
“Kasparov's Openings” is the current name for unexpected and non-standard moves at the beginning of a game.
Lev Yashin
Soviet goalkeeper, famous for his absolute “impenetrability”. Considered the best goalkeeper of the 20th century. Repeatedly recognized as the best goalkeeper of the USSR. Winner of the Golden Ball.
Conclusion
As we see, outstanding personalities in the history of Russia have become extremely significant for all of humanity. Chekhov can easily be called the best playwright in the world, and Mendeleev the greatest chemist. All these people are important not only for Russia, but also for every area in which they became famous.
We can only hope that the outstanding personalities of Russia of the 21st century will, just like their predecessors, mean something for the whole world, and not just for their homeland.
Those who left their mark on history are remembered for centuries. Undoubtedly, all of these outstanding individuals were ambitious, self-confident and purposeful.
At the same time, they are people just like the rest of us - with hidden fears, childhood grievances and a desire to express themselves to the world. So let's remember once again what they were like...
1. Vladimir Lenin (04/22/1870-01/21/1924)
Country RussiaVladimir Ulyanov (Lenin) is a Russian revolutionary who dreamed of leading the country to communism. His childhood was spent in Simbirsk. When Vladimir was 17 years old, his older brother was hanged, proving his involvement in a conspiracy against Tsar Alexander III. This made a painful impression on the child and influenced the formation of his worldview. After finishing school, Ulyanov (Vladimir’s real name) studied abroad, and upon his return founded the Union of Struggle for the Liberation of the Proletariat. He created the printed publication Iskra, from the pages of which emanated communist ideology.
I was in exile. After the revolution in February 1917, he returned to his homeland, where he headed the new government. He is the founder of the Red Army, replacing War Communism with the less onerous New Economic Policy.
2. Adolf Hitler (04/20/1889 – 04/30/1945)
Country: GermanyAdolf Hitler is perhaps one of the most terrible people in history. He was an Austrian by origin; his direct ancestors were peasants. Only his father managed to become an official.
During the First World War he was in the service. He was distinguished by frailty and sycophancy, but masterfully mastered the art of oratory. In the post-war period he worked as a spy, infiltrating gang formations of communists and leftist forces.
He was a participant in a meeting of the German Workers' Party, where he became imbued with the ideas of National Socialism and identified the main enemy - the Jews. The way of thinking of one person subsequently led to millions of casualties and broken destinies of people of various nationalities.
In 1933, Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany. After the death of the German President, he was given the powers of government, which, as we know, ended in terrible, bloody events for the whole world. It is believed that Hitler committed suicide, although there is a theory about the death of his double.
3. Joseph Stalin (12/18/1878-03/05/1953)
Country: USSRJoseph Stalin is a cult figure for an entire era, surrounded by an aura of mystery. 30 variants of pseudonyms, changing the date of birth, hiding one’s noble roots - these are not all the secrets of the great leader.
During his power, a different opinion was equated to a crime - many executions were carried out, the camps were overcrowded. On the other hand, the totalitarian leadership made it possible to raise the USSR from the ruins of the civil war in record time and win the Great Patriotic War.
4. Mahatma Gandhi (October 2, 1869 – January 30, 1948)
Country: IndiaMahatma Gandhi is one of the most outstanding people, a peacemaker who fought aggression with the help of his “aimed” words. He became the father of the entire nation, the “pious soul” of the whole world, and ardently defended human rights.
His personality and ideology were formed under the influence of the Mahabharata, books and correspondence with Leo Tolstoy, and the philosophical teachings of G.D. Thoreau. He fought against caste inequality, organized the movement “India’s Independence from Britain,” and tried to resolve the conflict that arose between Muslims and Hindus living in Pakistan using non-violent principles.
5. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (05/19/1881 – 11/10/1938)
Country: TürkiyeMustafa Kemal is considered the father of Turkey, where his personality is honored, remembered and monuments are erected in almost every city. He organized secret societies to combat the corruption of military officials, was the initiator of the liberation movement against the Anglo-Greek intervention, and also abolished the sultanate, introducing a republican form of government.
Kemal is a supporter of moderate dictatorship. He tried to reform the state along the lines of Western countries. Thanks to his efforts, women's rights were equalized with men's.
6. Konrad Adenauer (01/05/1876 – 04/19/1967)
Country: West Germany (Germany)Konrad Adenauer is the first Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, a ruler with positive features in the new history of Germany. During the Nazis' rise to power, Adenauer resigned from his positions due to his personal dislike of Hitler. Since he was an opponent of the regime, he was arrested by the Gestapo. After the end of World War II, he headed the Christian Democratic Union and was Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany from 1949 to 1963.
An energetic and strong-willed politician, a supporter of an authoritarian management style with the simultaneous presence of tough and flexible leadership methods, he was able to raise the country from ruins. The pace of development of the Federal Republic of Germany was far ahead of the GDR. Konrad Adenauer was loved by the people and had the nickname “Der Alte” (“The Old Man” or “The Master”).
7. Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (11/30/1874 – 01/24/1965)
Country: UKOne of the most prominent people in Great Britain, a long-liver in the political arena. Churchill twice served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
His activities were not limited to politics. Winston, the son of the Duke of Marlborough, was a multifaceted personality: a historian, artist and writer (awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature). Churchill was the first to be made an honorary US citizen.
8. Charles de Gaulle (11/22/1890 – 11/9/1970)
Country: FranceFamous French politician, first president of the Fifth Republic. He headed the anti-Hitler coalition, and in 1944-1946 he was the head of the provisional government of France. On his initiative, a new constitution was prepared in 1958, which expanded the rights of the president.
Of particular importance is withdrawal from NATO and French-Soviet cooperation. Supported the creation of our own nuclear forces.
9. Mikhail Gorbachev (03/02/1931)
Country: USSRMikhail Gorbachev is the first and only president of the USSR, a politician who wanted to make the country more open and democratic. The restructuring of the state, which was started by Mikhail Gorbachev, became a difficult period for all people of the post-Soviet space. The collapse of the USSR, the decline of the economy, unemployment - all this is well remembered by people who lived at the end of the 20th century.
The undoubted success of Mikhail Sergeevich was his meetings with Ronald Reagan and the first steps towards ending the Cold War with the United States. In 1991, Gorbachev announced that he was leaving the post of President, transferring powers to Boris Yeltsin.
10. Vladimir Putin (07.10.1952)
Country RussiaVladimir Putin is an outstanding politician of the Russian Federation, successor to Boris Yeltsin. Today, Vladimir Putin leads the country for the third time. Coming from a simple working-class family, he was in the service of the KGB. He worked in the state security agencies of Dresden in the GDR. In 1991, he returned to his homeland, St. Petersburg, where he headed the external relations committee of the mayor's office.
Putin managed to stabilize the situation in Chechnya and adhere to social priorities during the economic crisis of 2008. The third term of the president was crowned with active actions to return Crimea to Russia in connection with the refusal of the population to obey the new illegitimate government in Ukraine. This situation was not accepted by the heads of European countries.
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Over the past 12 months, the singer performed at 95 concerts, earning $115 million. She also released a new album, simply calling it Beyoncé. You didn’t even have to spend money on promoting the recording - it quickly became an iTunes hit. Critics dubbed the new record a “visual album.” Of course, a video was shot for each of the 14 songs presented on it.
Interests Beyoncé are not limited to music. The singer built her business empire by collaborating with the world's largest corporations, including H&M and Pepsi. She launched a line of fragrances and founded the clothing company House of Dereon. Now you can buy jeans, shoes and accessories from Beyoncé herself.
The next six months will be extremely busy for the singer: she is in the midst of a joint world tour with her husband Jay-Z, which started on June 25 in Miami. It’s time for the couple to put on their royal crowns - they have undoubtedly become the most influential couple in the world of music.
Jay-Z took sixth place on the list, earning $60 million between June 2013 and June 2014. He has enough sources of income. This is the new Magna Carta album... Holy Grail, and live concerts, and the Roc Nation record label, and the “40/40” club network, and much more.
Last year's leader Oprah Winfrey took fourth place. Her cable network, OWN, is finally turning a profit, earning the anchor $82 million. Winfrey remains influential and could return to the top spot next year.
As for the other participants in the rating, they are represented by stars of cinema, television, literature, sports and fashion. They were assessed by American Forbes experts based on income and popularity. The earnings listed are the result of conversations with prominent agents, lawyers and producers. Such indicators as album sales, royalties for filming in films and television series, as well as additional earnings in the form of cooperation with commercial organizations were taken into account. The reporting period is from June 1, 2013 to June 1, 2014. Taxes, agent commissions and other deductions were not taken into account.
The popularity of rating participants was measured in various ways. Analysts counted the number of mentions in the press, on television and radio. One of the most important indicators was the number of subscribers on social networks. There is one innovation in this year's ranking - the level of cultural influence of the participants on a wide audience. For example, Justin Bieber took first place in the number of subscribers. But since his level of cultural influence was low, the singer became 33rd on the overall list.
1. Beyoncé Knowles
$115 million | actress, entrepreneur, singer
Age: 32
Source of income: music
This year turned out to be particularly successful for Beyoncé: during the tour, the singer held 95 concerts, the average income from which exceeded $2.4 million per performance. She also released a new album, succinctly titled Beyonce, which quickly became a hit on iTunes, and a single, Drunk in Love, which sold a million copies.
2. LeBron James
$72 million | NBA team player
Age: 29
Source of income: basketball
Core income: $19.3 million
Additional income: $53 million
"King James" won the NBA Most Valuable Player award four times. Deals with brands such as Nike, McDonald's, Coca-Cola and Upper Deck allowed the basketball player to make a fortune. The designer line of Nike sneakers, for example, brought LeBron $300 million in 2013 alone. He also made money from the sale of a manufacturing company Beats headphones to the giant Apple.
3.Dr. Dre
$620 million | Musician
Age: 49
Source of income: music, entrepreneurship
The legendary producer and musician can rest until the end of the year: Apple acquired Beats, which he owned, for $3 billion. The deal increased Dr.’s annual income. Dre to an astronomical $620 million.
4. Oprah Winfrey
$82 million | Entrepreneur, TV presenter
Age: 60
Source of income: television
Education: Bachelor of Arts and Science, Tennessee State University
Winfrey spent the first half of 2014 on red carpets presenting the historical drama The Butler, in which she played one of the main roles. The majority of the TV presenter's income still comes from her world-famous talk show, as well as the OWN television network. Oprah produces Dr. Phil and Rachel Ray and produces O Magazine.
5. Ellen DeGeneres
$70 million | Actress, director,
producer
Age: 56
Source of income: television
Education: University of New Orleans
The most popular daytime presenter, Ellen set a truly worldwide record this year. The selfie she took at the Oscars received the most retweets in history, surpassing even Barack Obama. DeGeneres' talk show is becoming increasingly popular, and her production portfolio is expanding with joint projects with NBC and HGTV.
6. Jay-Z
$60 million | Musician
Age: 44
Source of income: music
The music magnate earns money from the record company Roc Nation, concerts (there were 68 of them this year alone), the 40/40 club network, D'Ussé cognac and a new album certified platinum even before its official release thanks to Samsung's agreement to buy a million copies.
7. Floyd Mayweather
$105 million | Boxer
Age: 37
Source of income: boxing
Core income: $105 million
Additional income: 0
Mayweather is the only athlete besides Tiger Woods to earn $100 million. In 2013, his fight with Saul Alvarez broke all viewership ratings, bringing a final profit of $200 million.
8. Rihanna
$48 million | Singer
Age: 26
Source of income: music
Rihanna is the perfect embodiment of the modern pop star. The singer releases radio hits one after another and collaborates with artists such as Jay-Z and Eminem. And in social networks she has no equal at all: honesty and directness of statements attracts a huge number of subscribers.
9. Katy Perry
$40 million | Singer
Age: 29
Source of income: music
Despite a relatively free schedule (20 concerts this year), Perry remains one of the highest paid stars in the United States. She regularly appears in advertising, promotes the Cover Girl and Pop Chips brands, and also releases her own fragrance called Killer Queen.
10. Robert Downey Jr.
$75 million | Actor
Age: 49
Marvel Studios is often accused of being stingy, but Downey Jr. pays handsomely. The star of blockbusters such as "The Avengers" and "Iron Man 3" earned $75 million this year.
11. Steven Spielberg
$100 million | Director, producer
Age: 67
Source of income: film industry
Education: Bachelor of Arts and Science, California State University
Spielberg predicted a dark future for Hollywood: “The day will come when multimillion-dollar blockbusters will fail at the box office, and you will have to pay $25 for a movie ticket.” In the meantime, the director continues to work actively. The fifth part of “Jurassic Park” and new episodes of the television project “Beyond” are due to be released soon.
12. Jennifer Lawrence
$34 million | Actress
Age: 23
Source of income: film industry
Lawrence has already played leading roles in blockbusters such as The Hunger Games and X-Men: Days of Future Past. In addition, she won an Oscar for her role in the film My Boyfriend Is Crazy.
13. Bon Jovi
$82 million | Musicians
Source of income: music
Jon Bon Jovi is actively involved in charity work. His Soul Foundation has begun construction of a four-story housing complex for the homeless in Philadelphia.
14. Bruno Mars
$60 million | Musician
Age: 28
Source of income: music
Mars owes its appearance in the rankings to its busy touring schedule. The musician appeared on stage 118 times and even performed at the US Super Bowl semi-finals with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, which helped his latest album Unorthodox Jukebox go double platinum.
15. Kobe Bryant
$62 million | NBA team player
Age: 35
Source of income: basketball
Core income: $30.5 million
Additional income: $31 million
Bryant became the highest paid player in the NBA for the fourth year in a row. Last season, the basketball player was able to play only six matches due to a knee injury, but contracts with Turkish Airlines, Lenovo, Hublot, Nike and Panini brought him an income of $30 million, of which Bryant invested $4 million in purchasing a 10% stake in the company for the production of sports drinks Body Armour.
16. Roger Federer
$55 million | Tennis player
Age: 32
Source of income: tennis
Primary income: $4.2 million
Additional income: $52 million
For 16 years, Federer continues to be one of the best tennis players in the world. The absolute record holder for the most Grand Slam singles titles won (17 titles), Federer collaborates with brands such as Nike, Rolex and Credit Suisse. Moet & Chandon recently joined this list, having signed a five-year contract with the athlete.
17. Miley Cyrus
$36 million | Singer
Age: 20
Source of income: music
Her frank performance at the MTV Video Music Awards caused a wave of conflicting reviews, which continues to this day. But the singer’s popularity only increased. Her latest album Bangerz has already gone platinum.
18. Taylor Swift
$64 million | Singer
Age: 24
Source of income: music
At just 24 years old, Swift has already earned $64 million. Her album Red never won a Grammy, but was awarded a prestigious Country Music Association award. The singer also makes money from collaborations with Diet Coke, Keds and Cover Girl.
19. Lady Gaga
$33 million | Singer
Age: 28
Source of income: music
The singer's earnings continue to fall after peaking at $90 million in 2011. Her third studio album, Artpop, was not as successful as expected, and a hip injury forced her to cancel part of her world tour. But she has enough time to return to the top ten.
20. Kanye West
$30 million | Musician
Age: 37
Source of income: music
The Yeezus musician's tour and album of the same name became a real sensation and brought the rapper tens of millions of dollars. Kanye's popularity was also boosted by his wedding to Kim Kardashian, which made it to the front pages of the tabloids.
21. Calvin Harris
$66 million | Musician
Age: 30
Education: incomplete, Stanford University
Calvin Harris rose 47 spots in the rankings over the year. He earned $66 million over the past 12 months. In March of this year, Harris's fourth studio album, Summer, was released, recorded in collaboration with Rihanna, Katy Perry and Ellie Goulding.
22. Tiger Woods
$61 million | Golfer
Age: 38
Source of income: golf
Primary income: $6.2 million
Additional income: $55 million
The golfer is having a tough time. Last year, Electronic Arts cut ties with Woods, stopping production of the computer game named after him, and in March he underwent back surgery. But his collaboration with Nike, as well as the design and construction of golf clubs, saves him.
23. Dwayne Johnson
$52 million | Actor
Age: 42
Source of income: film industry
After the success of the film “Fast and Furious,” Johnson finally retrained from a wrestling wrestler to a film actor (“Hercules” and “San Andreas”). In addition, “The Rock” turned out to be a good businessman: the reality show “Hero” that he produced became a fairly successful television project.
24. Rafael Nadal
$45 million | Tennis player
Age: 28
Source of income: tennis
Primary income: $14.5 million
Additional income: $30 million
The 2013 season brought tremendous success to the tennis player: Nadal became the first racket of the world. He won two Grand Slams and was also a finalist at the Australian Open. Sports success brought the tennis player $14.5 million in prize money and additional fees from sponsors, including Nike, Babolat, Mapfre, Banc Sabadell Atlantico, Richard Mille, Kia Motors, Mueller and Poker Stars.
25. Bruce Springsteen
$81 million | Musician
Age: 64
Source of income: music
At an age when most people are dreaming of retirement, Springsteen is touring stadiums around the world, earning $81 million a year, and releasing a new album called High Hopes.
26. The Eagles
$100 million | Musicians
Source of income: music
Even though Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Katy Perry get all the public attention, none of them managed to earn $100 million. The lion's share of The Eagles' money came from a world tour in support of the documentary History of Eagles.
27. Justin Timberlake
$57 million | Singer
Age: 33
Source of income: music
Timberlake's touring schedule is busy this year. His new 20/20 Experience tour aims to highlight the 33-year-old's maturity. Over the years, Justin managed to star in several films and launch the William Rast clothing line. Now, it seems, he has finally returned to his first passion - music.
28. One Direction
$75 million | Musicians
Source of income: music
A British boy band is justifying the existence of singing competitions. In 2010, young talents were gathered into a group by producer Simon Cowell as part of the show The X Factor. Only four years have passed - and the guys are on our list, having earned $75 million over the past year. Their album The Midnight Memories took first place on the Billboard 200 chart, and the single Story of My Life became a worldwide hit.
29. Paul McCartney
$71 million | Musician
Age: 72
Source of income: music
Sir Paul is 72 and still making his living to the rhythm of rock 'n' roll. Beatles fans go to all the concerts of McCartney, who, by the way, got married for the third time three years ago.
30. Cristiano Ronaldo
$80 million | Football player
Age: 29
Source of income: football
Core income: $80 million
Additional income: $28 million
The star of the Portuguese national team and Real Madrid was again recognized as the most expensive football player in the world in 2013. For his 69 goals in 59 international and club matches, the athlete was awarded a five-year contract with the royal club worth more than $200 million. In May of this year, he helped his team win the Champions League for the 10th time. The footballer collaborates with brands such as Tag Heuer and Nike.
31. Sean "Diddy" Comes
$60 million | Musician
Age: 44
Source of income: music
The musician's schedule is still busy. True, he is now mainly engaged in business. The money comes from collaborations with Diageo’s Ciroc Vodka, cable network Revolt, marketing agency Blue Flame and clothing line Sean Jean.
32. Ryan Seacrest
$65 million | TV and radio presenter
Age: 39
Source of income: radio, television
One of the most sought-after presenters in America is expanding his scope of interests. Ryan Seacrest's signature clothing line, Distinction, will soon be available at Macy's department stores, and the new Million Second Quiz show is gaining popularity.
33. Justin Bieber
$80 million | Musician
Age: 20
Source of income: music
It’s been especially difficult for Bieber, who is growing up, lately: videos of his hooligan antics regularly appear on the Internet. This doesn't seem to bother the fans. As a result, the musician earned $80 million this year.
34. Kevin Durant
$32 million | NBA team player
Age: 25
Source of income: basketball
Core income: $17.9 million
Additional income: $14 million
The four-time NBA Most Valuable Player is working with Jay-Z to help him launch his agency, Roc Nation Sports. The contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder has brought the basketball player $85 million since 2010. Additional income comes from collaborations with Nike, Sprint, BBVA, Panini, 2KSports, and Skullcandy.
35. Jennifer Lopez
$37 million | Actress, musician
Age: 44
Ratings for the show American Idol, on which Lopez appears as a judge, have been steadily declining. The singer does not lose heart, using the television project as a platform to promote her new album A.K.A., continuing to collaborate with other performers.
36. Sandra Bullock
$51 million | Actress
Age: 49
Source of income: film industry
Director Alfons Cuaron managed to make the film with a budget of $100 million and Sandra Bullock in the title role. The result: Gravity won seven Oscars, and Bullock became one of the highest paid actresses of the year.
37. James Patterson
$90 million | Writer
Age: 67
Source of income: books
Education: Master of Arts, Vanderbilt University; BA in Arts and Science, Manhattan College
Patterson writes 14 books a year (with the help of co-authors, of course). This makes him America's busiest and richest writer. He earned $90 million in the last year and $700 million in the last 10 years. Patterson spends a lot of his money supporting independent bookstores and still writes by hand.
38. Pharrell Williams
$22 million | Musician
Age: 41
Source of income: music
This year, Pharrell appeared on two of the most popular songs - Get Lucky and Blurred Lines, cementing his triumph with the track Happy.
39. Glenn Beck
$90 million | Journalist, radio and television presenter, political commentator
Age: 50
Source of income: television
Beck's main income comes from the news website The Blaze, the publishing house Mercury Ink and a well-known radio show in America.
40. Peyton Manning
$27 million | NFL player
Age: 38
Source of income: American football
Core income: $15.1 million
Additional income: $12 million
Education: Bachelor of Arts and Science, University of Tennessee
In 2012, the athlete signed a five-year contract worth $96 million with the Denver Broncos. Off the football field, his income comes from collaborations with Buick, Direc TV, Gatorade and Papa John's.
41. Mark Barnett
$86 million | Director, producer
Age: 53
Source of income: television
The founder of the reality show format took up religion. His History Channel documentary series "The Bible" reached 13 million viewers last year. Based on this series, he made the feature film “Son of the Lord,” which grossed $68 million in theaters around the world.
42. Simon Cowell
$95 million | TV presenter
Age: 54
Source of income: music, television
Cowell's favorite show, The X Factor, continues to fall out of favor in America. Despite this, the producer's brainchild, the group One Direction, brings him a stable income. Simon became a father in February of this year. He named his son Eric.
43. Novak Djokovic
$33 million | Tennis player
Age: 27
Source of income: tennis
Core income: $12.1 million
Additional income: $21 million
Djokovic has made good money in the last three years. Since 2011, he has played in nine Grand Slam finals. Winning five of them brought him $38 million. The tennis player recently signed sponsorship contracts with Peugeot and Seiko.
44. Phil Mickelson
$54 million | Golfer
Age: 44
Source of income: golf
Primary income: $5.2 million
Additional revenue: $48 million
Education: Bachelor of Arts and Science, Arizona State University
Winning the British Open golf championship resulted in contracts for the sportsman with companies such as Callaway, Barclay’s, KPMG, ExxonMobil, Rolex and Amgen/Pfizer. This cooperation has already brought him $40 million. However, not everything is so smooth for Mickelson: the Federal Bureau of Investigation recently launched an investigation, suspecting him of financial fraud. The golfer denies all accusations against him.
45. Jimmy Fallon
$12 million | Actor, TV presenter
Age: 39
Source of income: television
Made famous by Saturday Night Live, Jimmy Fallon debuted this year as host of NBC's Tonight Show, taking over from Jay Leno.
46. Lionel Messi
$65 million | Football player
Age: 27
Source of income: football
Core income: $41.7 million
Additional income: $23 million
The famous football player Lionel Messi extended his contract with Barcelona until 2019 in May of this year. According to the terms of the agreement, it will receive $50 million annually. The Spanish tax service recently became interested in Messi's financial condition. During the investigation, it turned out that the football player hid his real income. Law enforcement authorities ordered him to pay a fine of $6.5 million.
47. Avicii
$28 million | Musician
Age: 24
The 24-year-old Swedish DJ is at the height of his fame this year. His debut album True won acclaim from critics and listeners, and the track Wake Me Up sold 4 million copies in the United States alone.
48. Bradley Cooper
$46 million | Actor
Age: 39
Source of income: film industry
The actor has his own formula for success: by starring in comedies like The Hangover, he can afford to take part in more risky projects. This is what the films My Boyfriend Is Crazy and American Hustle, which brought the actor two Oscar nominations, seemed like this at first.
49. Peter Jackson
$50 million | Director, producer
Age: 52
Source of income: film industry
Lord of the Rings fans laughed at Jackson when he decided to make the Hobbit trilogy. But the released The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug have already earned $2 billion. The final film in the series, entitled The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, will soon be released.
50. Michael Bay
$66 million | Director, producer
Age: 49
Source of income: film industry
Education: Bachelor of Arts and Science, Wesleyan College
2013 was a quiet year for Bay: he directed the black comedy “Blood and Sweat: Anabolics,” which grossed only $86 million. In 2014, the director returned to the big screen with the blockbuster “Transformers: Age of Extinction.”
51. Toby Keith
$65 million | Musician
Age: 52
Source of income: music
Even though Keith is not as widely known outside the United States as Diddy or Jay-Z, this does not affect his fees. The singer has extensive commercial interests. These include the Show Dog record label, the I Love This Bar And Grill restaurant chain, and a collaboration with the Ford automaker.
52. Leonardo DiCaprio
$39 million | Actor
Age: 39
Source of income: film industry
It’s hard to imagine, but initially few people believed in the success of The Wolf of Wall Street. DiCaprio even had to agree to reduce the advance - otherwise Scorsese simply would not have had enough money for filming. The bet on the film turned out to be successful: five Oscar nominations and $395 million collected at the box office exceeded all the producers’ expectations. Another triumph for Leonardo was the film The Great Gatsby, which earned $351 million.
53. Matthew McConaughey
$21 million | Actor
Age: 44
Over the past two years, McConaughey has transformed from a romantic comedy hero into a big movie star. His role in Dallas Buyers Club earned him an Oscar, and the television series True Detective became one of HBO's most successful projects.
54. Sofia Vergara
$37 million | Actress, entrepreneur
Age: 42
Source of income: television
Vergara became the highest-paid US television actress for the third year in a row. The star of the series “Modern Family” achieved success largely thanks to her entrepreneurial talent. Contracts with Diet Pepsi, CoverGirl, Head & Shoulders and AT&T are part of her portfolio.
55. Dwyane Wade
$30 million | NBA team player
Age: 32
Source of income: basketball
Core Income: $18.9 million
Additional income: $11 million
Education: incomplete, Marquette University
After suspending his partnership with Nike in 2012, Wade signed a contract with the Chinese sports brand Li-Ning. The company's lack of fame did not bother the basketball player - he simply asked the Chinese to give him part of the shares as a bonus. The athlete also sells his own line of ties and socks. His business partners include Hublot, Gatorade, Pepperidge Farm and Dove Men.
56. Gisele Bündchen
$47 million | Supermodel, entrepreneur
Age: 33
Linda Evangelista once refused to leave her home for less than $10,000 a day. Bündchen set a new record this year: her average daily salary is $128,000. Over the past 12 months, the model earned $47 million as a result of collaborations with H&M, Chanel and Carolina Herrera. The face of Pantene shampoo and Oral-B toothpaste, she is also an environmental activist.
57. Tyler Perry
$70 million | Director, producer
Age: 44
Source of income: film industry
Perry helped Oprah Winfrey launch the OWN cable network with two new shows, “The Have and the Have Nots” and “Love Thy Neighbor.” Both programs enjoy stable popularity among American viewers.
58. Gordon Ramsay
$47 million | Chef, TV presenter, entrepreneur
Age: 47
Source of income: food industry, television
Ramsay owns 24 restaurants, seven of which have Michelin stars, and hosts the culinary television show MasterChef Junior on Fox. While the show is hitting all the ratings, Ramsay's empire is conquering Asia: his restaurant opened in Hong Kong this year.
59. Rush Limbaugh
$54 million | Public figure, radio host
Age: 63
Source of income: radio
Education: incomplete, Southeast Missouri State University
The radio show host recently made his debut as a children's writer. His book “Rush Revere and the Bold Pilgrims” won the prestigious Children's Choice Book Awards. However, the bulk of his income comes from his radio show.
60. John Stewart
$16 million | TV presenter, producer
Age: 51
Source of income: television
Education: Bachelor of Arts and Science, College of William and Mary
Stewart's Daytime Show on HBO remains popular. He also tries his hand at documentary films: his film “Rose Water,” about a reporter kidnapped in Iran, was noted by critics.
61. Mark Wahlberg
$32 million | Actor
Age: 43
Source of income: film industry
The 2012 film "Ted" still brings Wahlberg a good income. This year, the actor starred in the war drama Lone Survivor and produced the HBO series Boardwalk Empire.
62. Howard Stern
$95 million | TV and radio presenter
Age: 60
Source of income: radio
Education: Bachelor of Arts and Science, Boston University
For the second year in a row, Stern became a judge on America's Got Talent, which earns him $15 million a year.
63. Hugh Jackman
$18 million | Actor
Age: 45
Source of income: film industry
Education: Bachelor of Arts and Science, University of Technology
Wolverine is what brings the actor huge income. The film X-Men: Days of Future Past, released this year, became the most successful of the X-Men film series. There are rumors that Jackman may soon be replaced by another actor.
64. Ashton Kutcher
$26 million | Actor, investor
Age: 36
Source of income: television
Kutcher not only acts in films and television series, but also collaborates with equipment manufacturers Nikon and Lenovo. Kutcher recently signed a multi-year contract with the latter as a product engineer, and before that he took an active part in the development of a new line of Lenovo computers, which should soon go on sale.
65. Maria Sharapova
$24 million | Tennis player
Age: 27
Source of income: tennis
Primary income: $2.4 million
Additional income: $22 million
In the second half of 2013, Maria played only one match due to injury. The athlete returned to the court this year. The result is first place in the French Open (fifth title in the Grand Slam series). Maria’s business also brings money. Sales of Sugarpova candies amounted to 1.3 million pieces at a price of $5-6 per lollipop. Most recently, she also signed a contract with Avon Products.
66. Vin Diesel
$25 million | Actor
Age: 46
Source of income: film industry
Vin Diesel is not one of them. The actor has 78 million followers on Facebook. He actively uses his account to promote his films and often speaks out on personal topics.
67. Ben Affleck
$35 million | Actor
Age: 41
Film company Warner Bros. announced that Ben Affleck will play Batman in the new film, not Christian Bale. The new film will be released only next year, and Ben has already been paid an advance.
68. Joss Whedon
$32 million | Director, producer
Age: 50
Whedon is Marvel's hope, as his vision has led to the studio's productions setting new standards in the film industry. In 2015, the film “Avengers: Age of Ultron” was released.
69. Serena Williams
$22 million | Tennis player
Age: 32
Source of income: tennis
Primary income: $11 million
Additional income: $11 million
The tennis player's record score in the final games of Grand Slam tournaments is 30-4. Over her long career in sports, which began in 1995, Serena has earned $56 million in prize money. Williams earns additional income from collaborations with Nike, Wilson, Gatorade and OPI.
70. Kenny Chesney
$44 million | Musician
Age: 46
Source of income: music
Education: Bachelor of Arts and Science, East Tennessee State University
The country singer continues to make money from the favorite genre of small-town America. At the beginning of the year, he traveled to 29 US cities with his new show program.
71. JJ (Jeffrey Jacob) Abrams
$28 million | Director, producer
Age: 48
Source of income: film industry
JJ Abrams is busy filming the new Star Wars series. He managed to convince almost the entire original cast, including Harrison Ford, to return to the screen. The film will be released in 2015.
72. Neil Patrick Harris
$18 million | Actor
Age: 41
Source of income: television
According to rumors, the actor was paid $400 thousand for each episode of the series How I Met Your Mother. This puts 41-year-old Harris in first place on the list of the highest paid actors on American TV.
73. Angelina Jolie
$18 million | Actress, director,
producer
Age: 39
Source of income: film industry
The operation to remove the mammary glands forced the actress to temporarily stop working. This year she made a triumphant return to the screens, playing a sorceress in the Disney film Maleficent. In her busy schedule, Jolie manages to find time to do charity work.
74. Kevin Spacey
$16 million | Actor
Age: 54
Source of income: film industry, television
The series “House of Cards,” in which Spacey played one of the main roles, became a worldwide sensation. The actor continues to work a lot: this year his original film “On the Wings of the World Stage” was released, which tells about the play “Richard III”.
75. Will Smith
$32 million | Actor
Age: 45
Source of income: film industry
The recently released film After Earth managed to collect $183 million, although it almost failed at the American box office. The actor is currently filming the film Annie, produced by Jay-Z.
76. Scarlett Johansson
$17 million | Actress
Age: 29
Source of income: film industry
Johansson rose to fame in the 1998 film The Horse Whisperer. However, it was included in the list for the first time. The actress earns good income from starring in Marvel blockbusters. In addition, she regularly appears in commercials.
77. Jennifer Aniston
$31 million | Actress
Age: 45
Source of income: film industry, television
Actress peers envy Aniston. Of course - at 45, she is in demand more than ever. Comedies such as Horrible Bosses and We're the Millers bring Jennifer millions. And the good old series “Friends” is still sometimes shown on television - another source of stable income.
78. Dan Brown
$28 million | Writer
Age: 50
Source of income: writing
After a long silence, the writer burst onto the bookshelves with the novel “Inferno”. The book quickly reached number one on The New York Times bestseller list and sold 1.4 million copies across America. Next up is a film adaptation of the novel, scheduled for 2015.
79. John Green
$9 million | Writer
Age: 36
Source of income: writing
1 million copies. The book tells the story of two teenagers with cancer who fall in love. In addition to writing, Green is passionate about social media. He has 2.7 million subscribers on Twitter and 7 million on YouTube (VlogBrothers channel).
80. Kim Kardashian
$28 million | Reality TV Star
Age: 33
Source of income: reality television
“Famous for being famous” is what they say about the Kardashians. She often appears at public events (for which she is, of course, paid) and regularly appears on the covers of the world's tabloids. The latest news is a gorgeous wedding with rapper Kanye West.
81. Aimee Adams
$13 million | Actress
Age: 39
Source of income: television
The actress stars in both romantic comedies (“Julie and Julia: A Recipe for Happiness”) and independent dramas like “The Master.” Adams was nominated for an Oscar this year for her supporting role in American Hustle.
82. Stephen King
$17 million | Writer
Age: 66
Source of income: writing
Education: Bachelor of Arts and Science, University of Maine
The writer continues to publish fascinating horror novels (the latest is Doctor Sleep). Film adaptations also bring King a lot of money. The series Under the Dome, based on his works, aired on CBS last year, and the creators of the series Haven recently announced the imminent launch of a fifth season.
83. Phil McGraw
$77 million | TV presenter
Age: 63
Source of income: television
A protégé of Oprah Winfrey, McGraw produces a daytime show and books about weight loss. His show has high ratings thanks to its scandalous reports.
84. J. K. Rowling
$14 million | Writer
Age: 48
Source of income: writing
Education: BA in Arts and Science, University of Exeter
Rowling's first novel for adults, The Casual Vacancy, published in 2012, is still selling well. The BBC is planning to create a television series based on the book.
85. Li Na
$24 million | Tennis player
Age: 38
Source of income: tennis
Primary income: $5.6 million
Additional income: $18 million
At 32 years old, Lee shows excellent athletic performance. In February 2014, she won the Australian Open and became number two in the world. Bonuses from sponsors, which include Nike, Babolat, Rolex, Samsung and Mercedes, were also not long in coming.
86. Sean Gannity
$30 million | TV presenter
Age: 52
Source of income: television
In two years, the TV presenter's 20-year contract with the Fox News network ends. Over the years, he managed to become the face of one of the most popular American channels in the world, and also acquired connections on television and radio. Participation in various programs and events now brings Gannity millions of dollars annually.
87. Seth MacFarlane
$35 million | Director, producer
Age: 40
Source of income: television
The creator of the animated series "Family Guy" participates in various television projects and makes feature films.
88. Bryan Cranston
$7 million | Actor
Age: 58
Source of income: television
This year has been busy for the actor - he brilliantly played Walter White in the final season of the TV series Breaking Bad, played one of the main roles in the blockbuster Godzilla, and took part in the successful Broadway production Full Throttle.
89. Jon Hamm
$10 million | Actor
Age: 43
Source of income: television
Another familiar TV face is Don Draper from Mad Men. This year, businessmen suddenly noticed that Hamm not only had an attractive appearance, but also a beautiful voice. As a result, the actor signed multimillion-dollar contracts with American Airlines and Mercedes, agreeing to voice their commercials.
90. Gwyneth Paltrow
$19 million | Actress
Age: 41
Source of income: film industry, promotion of a healthy lifestyle
The actress fell on hard times in her personal life - she separated from her husband, Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin. However, Paltrow is not discouraged. He publishes the weekly magazine Goof, which is full of everyday advice on everything in the world - from baking chicken to quitting smoking. She acts in films (the role of Pepper Potts in Iron Man 3) and collaborates with brands such as Max Factor and Hugo Boss.
91. Kate Moss
$7 million | Supermodel
Age: 40
Source of income: modeling business
The British supermodel is like a phoenix. This year she returned to the world of high fashion as the face of the David Yurman jewelry house. Moss is a longtime Rimmel brand ambassador and designer of the Topshop special collection.
92. Meryl Streep
$10 million | Actress
Age: 65
Source of income: film industry
It is believed that Hollywood is cruel to aging actresses. So it is, but the relationship with Meryl Streep is an exception to the rule. Last year's film with the actress, August: Osage County, brought Streep her 18th nomination at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' annual Oscar nomination.
93. Kerry Washington
$6 million | Actress
Age: 37
The role of Olivia Pope in the series “Scandal” brought the actress fame as a “gladiator in a suit.” She took advantage of the moment and entered into lucrative contracts with the Movado and Neutrogena brands.
94. Kate Upton
$7 million | Supermodel
Age: 22
Source of income: modeling business
Upton's name is on the lips of Americans this year thanks to the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine, where she appeared in a candid photo shoot. After that, offers of cooperation poured in from all sides. Sam Edelman, David Yurman, Accessorize, Bobbi Brown - this is an incomplete list of brands that Upton now represents.
95. Veronica Roth
$17 million | Writer
Age: 25
Source of income: writing
“Divergent,” Veronica Roth’s new teen trilogy, brought the writer as much as $17 million. In the United States alone, 7 million books were sold over the past 12 months. The Divergent film adaptation grossed $270 million at the box office worldwide.
96. Zooey Deschanel
$6 million | Actress, musician
Age: 34
Source of income: television
Deschanel is no stranger to the world of show business. She was able to gain a foothold in Hollywood thanks to her acting and singing talents: the 34-year-old star appears in films and TV series, and also sings in the duet She & Him. Zoe recently signed a contract with Pantene worth $2.5 million.
97. Cameron Diaz
$18 million | Actress
Age: 41
Source of income: film industry
Remember one important thing - Cameron Diaz should not be underestimated. Her last film, The Other Woman, seemed like a flop. Sony had a hard time agreeing to promote it. And what do you think? With a budget of $40 million, the film was able to gross $190 million in theaters around the world. The same thing happened with the film “Bad Teacher” (2011), in which the actress played the main role. No one could have foreseen that it would bring the creators $216 million at a cost of $20 million.
98. Lena Dunham
$3.5 million | Actress
Age: 28
Source of income: television, scripts
The character played by Dunham in the television series Girls suffers from lack of money and laziness. In real life, the opposite is true - Lina can be called a workaholic. This year she managed to work on a huge number of projects, including the film “Merry Christmas” and the documentary “Eloise.” Both films are due out in 2015.
99. Kaley Cuoco
$11 million | Actress
Age: 28
Source of income: television
“The Big Bang Theory” would hardly have become so popular without Cuoco’s participation. Penny, who she plays, balances out the eccentricities of the rest of the characters in the series. Television has become a good foundation for Cuoco’s film career: several films with her participation will be released next year.
100. Natalie Portman
$13 million | Actress
Age: 33
Source of income: film industry
Education: Bachelor of Arts degree
and Science, Harvard University
The film Thor 2: The Dark World became a blockbuster this year - its box office receipts reached $645 million. Participation in such projects gives Natalie the opportunity to realize her ambitions as a director and screenwriter. Portman’s drama “A Tale of Love and Darkness,” based on the memoirs of Israeli journalist Amos Oz and telling the story of the long-term Arab-Israeli conflict, will soon be released.
