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How Did These Top 10 Celebrity Investors Earn Millions
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The most successful celebrities have net worths that range from tens of millions to hundreds of millions, and by choosing to invest a portion of their wealth, they are able to increase their fortune substantially.
According to Forex.com, these top 10 celebrity investors managed to beat the average S&P 500 index return of 8.4% over the past two decades — in some cases many times over.
From Babyface’s 134.4% return on net worth to Gordon Ramsey’s 17.6% return, here’s a look at how these top 10 celebrity investors added to their millions.
Babyface
Babyface, a Grammy award-winning recording artist, songwriter and music producer, has made significant strides when it comes to his net worth of $250 million. His investments and assets include real estate and luxury vehicles. Babyface has an impressive 134.4% return on his net worth and a $28 million monthly income, according to InvestmentNews.
Chase Hudson
Chase Hudson, aka Lil Huddy, is a singer who is also Tik Tok famous. He generates an income of $630,000 per month. His investments and assets include real estate and luxury vehicles. His savvy investments have no doubt helped Hudson increase his net worth to $11 million and see a 68.7% return on his net worth.
Billy Joel
Known as “The Piano Man,” iconic singer and songwriter Billy Joel has invested some of his career earnings into real estate, which helps him achieve the 52.2% return on his net worth. Joel has an impressive overall net worth of $230 million and rakes in a monthly income of $10 million.
TommyInnit
TommyInnit is a 19-year-old British YouTuber and Twitch streamer with 50 million followers across all platforms. He owns assets including luxury vehicles and NFTs and also has investments in real estate. He has a 51.4% return on his net worth, which is $14 million. TommyInnit brings in a monthly income of $600,000.
Bella Poarch
Bella Poarch, known for her viral TikTok content that’s mostly focused on lip-syncing videos, has made some wise investment choices. By focusing on real estate, Poarch has achieved a 51% return on her net worth of $12 million.
Logan Paul
Logan Paul, a high-earning YouTube personality and wrestler signed with the WWE, has a diverse portfolio. He holds investments in real estate and cryptocurrency. Paul has built his net worth to $245 million and has monthly income of $10 million. He has a 49% return on his net worth.
Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj, a female rapper known for her provocative lyrics, has made investments in real estate properties and stocks. Her diversified portfolio yields a 36.9% return on her net worth of $130 million. Minaj’s monthly income is $4 million.
Kanye West
Kanye West’s earnings come from more than his success as a rapper and fashion designer. He also has a broad range of investments, including real estate and stocks, which yield a 20.5% return. West’s approach has helped grow his total net worth to $410 million with a monthly income of $7 million.
Drake
Drake, a Canadian rap artist, is also invested in real estate and stocks. His investment strategies provide a 19.4% return. Doing so has helped boost his net worth to $270 million, with a $4 million monthly income.
Gordon Ramsay
Celebrity chef and TV star Gordon Ramsay has built an impressive financial empire that yields an income of $12 million each month. His investments in restaurants and stocks help yield a 17.6% return. Ramsay’s various investments have helped elevate his net worth to a whopping $820 million.
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