Celebrities have found all sorts of new ways to monetize their fame and audiences. Many of the highest earners came from celebrities leveraging their brands through side ventures and through their social media presence. All figures are pre-tax; fees for agents, managers and lawyers (generally 10%, 15% and 5%, respectively) are not deducted.
Here are the top 20 highest paid celebrities in the world.
| Rank | Name | Earnings |
| 1. | Kylie Jenner | $590 million |
| 2. | Kanye West | $170 million |
| 3. | Roger Federer | $106.3 million |
| 4. | Cristiano Ronaldo | $105 million |
| 5. | Lionel Messi | $104 million |
| 6. | Tyler Perry | $97 million |
| 7. | Neymar Jr. | $95.5 million |
| 8. | Howard Stern | $90 million |
| 9. | LeBron James | $88.2 million |
| 10. | Dwayne Johnson | $87.5 million |
| 11. | Rush Limbaugh | $85 million |
| 12. | Ellen DeGeneres | $84 million |
| 13. | Bill Simmons | $82.5 million |
| 14. | Elton John | $81 million |
| 15. | James Patterson | $80 million |
| 16. | Stephen Curry | $74.4 million |
| 17. | Ariana Grande | $72 million |
| 18. | Ryan Reynolds | $71.5 million |
| 19. | Gordon Ramsay | $70 million |
| 20. | Jonas Brothers | $68.5 million |
