Will Smith – $300 Million
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is the show that catapulted Will Smith to fame, even though he’d already achieved modest popularity as a rapper in the ’90s. Smith switched over to films after the show wrapped up six seasons later, and he still boasts of being the only actor with eight consecutive films that grossed more than $100 million at the U.S. box office. Forbes considers the Men in Black actor as the most bankable celebrity and its supported by the endless stream of paychecks he’s received totaling to $300 million throughout his career. If that isn’t enough, he still has several jobs lined up, including the 2019 films The Genie and Gemini Man.
Jerry Bruckheimer – $1 Billion
Jerry Bruckheimer is finally a billionaire with his fortune of $1 billion. Jerry, a TV and film producer, has worked on numerous successful productions in drama, action, and sci-fi genres. He is affiliated with ’80s classics like Beverly Hills Cop and Pirates of the Caribbean. A 5-time Oscar winner, his wealth has also been boosted by real estate investing. Bruckheimer has also joined forces with David Bonderman to back Seattle’s National Hockey League expansion team. The new team that will start playing during the 2021-2022 season will pay a $650-million expansion fee.
Clint Eastwood – $375 Million
Clint Eastwood is better known for his work as an award-winning film director, but he cemented his roots in Hollywood initially as an actor. Eastwood rose to prominence by appearing in Sergio Leone’s Man With No Name trilogy of movies in the ’60s. He then switched over to directing in the ’70s and his list of critically acclaimed films includes Million Dollar Baby, Invictus, American Sniper, and Sully. The 88-year-old is an FAA licensed private plane pilot, and he’s known to regularly fly his chopper to the studio just so that he avoids traffic.
