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The highest paid celebrities of 2013 range from the top stars in music, movies, television, news and sports, but all have one thing in common: In 2013, they all made a boatload of money. To put things simply, according to Forbes, these celebrities made more by getting out of bed in the morning than most did all year.While many of the names on this list of the highest-paid celebrities of 2013 were also on the list of <a href="/list/100-highest-paid-celebrities-in-the-world-power-list-2012/worlds-richest-people-lists" target="_blank">highest paid celebrities of 2012</a>, there was a shakeup at the top. Television mogul Oprah Winfrey not only lost her spot atop the list but dropped out of the top ten entirely, despite making $77 million during the year. Instead, another powerful woman in the entertainment industry beat out all the rest as the highest paid. Madonna, through her tour, merchandise and various business dealings, earned $125 million in 2013, enough to take this year's top spot.Moving further down the list, movie tycoons like Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay and Jerry Bruckheimer all retained their spots in the top ten with over $80 million in earnings but had some new company. E.L. James, author of <a href="/list/similar-books-to-50-shades-of-grey/kate-kavanagh" target="_blank">&quot;50 Shades of Grey,&quot;</a> pulled in $95 million, enough to go from being unranked in 2012 to fourth in 2013. If these numbers look huge, and your measly salary suddenly doesn't look so great, don't feel bad. These are the richest of the rich in the entertainment business and with a lot of hard work and a little luck, the next aspiring actor, musician, television personality, filmmaker, athlete, author or even you could be the next big thing to break into this list in 2014!

The Highest Paid Celebrities of 2013

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Who are the 100 <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/richest-women-in-entertainment/worlds-richest-people-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">highest paid celebrities</a> in the world? The celebrity power list of 2012 includes rich and famous people from all areas of entertainment. Some celebrities listed here are singers, others are musicians and still others are on the opposite side of the camera: directors, screenwriters and movie and TV executives. This list of the highest paid celebrities in the world is from Forbes' magazine's annual power 100 list. Is your favorite here? Some celebrities do much more than act, sing or write. They're now expanding their wealth by including a business angle. Examples? Jennifer Lopez has made millions as an actress and a singer, but she's made the most money by building a fashion and perfume empire. It's not enough just to be famous anymore: To get rich, a celebrity clearly needs to build and expand their own brand in some way.Newcomers to the Celebrity 100 Forbes list in 2012 include Rihanna and Kim Kardashian: Two women who know how to market themselves and their brand, to the tune of multi-millions. As far as men, newcomers to the 2012 list include Ashton Kutcher, who raked in millions through his high-profile role on 'Two and a Half Men,' but also in endorsement money (think Nikon).The 2012 100 highest paid celebrities in the world are highly recognizable names. Some, including perennial favorites Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg and others, are also included on the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/100-highest-paid-celebrities-in-the-world-power-list-2011/worlds-richest-people-lists" target="_blank">2011 power list of the wealthiest celebs worldwide.</a>

100 Highest Paid Celebrities in the World: Power List 2012

Using figures from the Forbes Celebrity 100, the richest actors, actresses, athletes, musicians and media power players are ranked in this list of world's most popular celebrities by their reach in television and radio only. Forbes releases this list alongside other celebrity 100 lists such as the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/100-powerful-celebrities-with-highest-social-site-ranking/worlds-richest-people-lists">100 Powerful Celebrities With Highest Social Site Ranking</a> and others.This list and other Celebrity 100 lists from Forbes are calculated by surveying media visibility in a variety of mediums such as television and radio in this case. When all was said and done, for the May 2011 edition of the list, none other than Oprah Winfrey took the top spot. Despite her long-running television show coming to a dramatic end, Oprah proved that she can stay on top using her OWN television network and other appearances to remain in the public eye.While Oprah's time in the spotlight may be winding down, there are plenty of other big names hot on her trail. The likes of NBA star LeBron James, pop singers Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber, and golfer Tiger Woods rounded out the top five.

100 Most Popular Celebrities: Radio & TV Survey Rankings

Social Media & Texts

The Power List ranks the top 100 most powerful celebrities on <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/social-networking-sites/sirsinister?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">social networking sites</a>. The richest actors, actresses, athletes, etc., are ranked in this list of world's most popular celebrities and have come up as sweethearts on many social sites. These are Forbes 100 popular celebrities in the world for 2010, ranked as per social sites popularity rankings. These celebs have better social media standing (such as Facebook, Twitter etc) and so made it to the list of 100 most popular celebrities on social networking sites. Each have a very strong and often loyal following on the web with millions and millions of fans. Not coincidentially, many of these celebrities who found success using social media are also some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-richest-young-celebrities-_under-30_/worlds-richest-people-lists">richest young celebrities</a> in the world. Needless to say, they are also among the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/forbes-100-most-powerful-celebrities/worlds-richest-people-lists">100 most powerful celebrities</a> based on influence and wealth.The next time you feel the need to &quot;stalk&quot; your favorite celebrity, check out these fine folks who will allow all the (legal) cyber stalking you wish.This list answers the question of &quot;what celebrities have the highest social site ranking?&quot; These 100 people answers that question.

The Most Powerful Celebrities With Highest Social Site Ranking

Most Popular Celebrities on Social Media | List of Celebrity Social Media Rankings

Cities / Towns

Home to some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/forbes-400-top-richest-people-in-america/worlds-richest-people-lists">Forbes 400 richest people in America</a>, the most expensive residential streets in North America by city include multi-million-dollar homes and acres of prime real estate. Though these are not the most expensive streets overall, these are the most expensive in each of the cities listed in the United States, Canada and Mexico.From Fifth Avenue in New York City, New York, to the Holmby Hills area in Los Angeles, California, each of these residential streets offer something special that makes them quite valuable and sought after. Living on one of these streets or owning property in one of these areas is not only a mark of success, but also an extreme measure of wealth with many of the properties in these areas among the most pricey in the world.As could be expected with the enormous price tags on these residential streets, these areas are home to the richest people in the world including <a href="<a href="oil tycoons</a>, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-world_s-50-top-earning-athletes-2010/worlds-richest-people-lists">top-earning athletes</a> and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-hollywood-earners-2010/worlds-richest-people-lists">Hollywood's highest paid celebrities</a>.

The Most Expensive Residential Streets in North America

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Check out this list of the richest royals in the world. We regularly see royalty in the media with their money, pomp, and circumstance, but just how much money do the wealthiest <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/bizarre-obsessions-of-royals-in-history/chase-christy" target="_blank">royals</a> actually have? After all, how financially powerful is the Queen of England compared to say, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/review/bill-gates/585095" target="_blank">Bill Gates</a>? Which is the richest royal family on the planet? These are burning questions that this list answers.

Many of the people on this list are some of the most well known royals in the world. Their fame, naturally, is superceded by their fortunes. These people are some of the richest on Earth.

So how rich then are the members of the world&#39;s royal families compared to each other? All your questions will be answered in the list below.

Richest Royals in the World

List of the Richest Royals in the World

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A list of the richest non-profit charitable foundations in the world, ranked by the size of their endowment. Charitable foundations are an organization established to fund other charitable organizations or provide funds for their own charitable endeavors. In the United States, we have private foundations and public charities. Private foundations are generally funded by corporations and individuals, where as public charities are funded by money gathered from the general public. Originally many of these foundations were simply tax shelters, however, legislation over the last half century has been established to curtail this practice. The charitable foundations on this list are all, of course, the real thing.What are the richest charities in the world? There are some pretty big hitters on this list so you're very likely to be quite impressed by the names of charities and the roster of who runs them.

Richest Charities in the World

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These are the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/profile-of/worlds-richest-people-lists">richest people</a> who own NHL teams. This NHL owners list has billionaires who have made their wealth in areas outside hockey but are still the richest NHL owners in the world. Leading the pack is Philip Anschutz who owns the Los Angeles Kings. He is by the far the richest owner in the NHL but lots of other billionaire owners follow lead. The total net worth for these NHL owners is simply astounding.

Billionaire NHL Owners

Billionaire NHL Owners | Richest NHL Owners List

Famous people who attended top-notch schools, have multiple degrees, or even abandoned formal education and found success anyway.

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The richest college dropouts - billionaires who never graduated college - are all listed here, with photos. If money is an indicator of success, it's safe to say that these are the most <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-college-dropouts/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">successful college dropouts</a> in history. Plenty of athletes become millionaire college dropouts when they go pro, though their lack of an education doesn't always serve them well afterwards. Obviously the experiences of rich people like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and recently, Mark Zuckerberg, show us that sometimes you just have to leave school to pursue your dreams.Who are some billionaires who didn't finsih college? This list proves that a college degree isn't always the best indicator of future success.

Billionaire College Dropouts

Billionaires Who Didn't Finish College | Richest College Dropouts

Richest Women in the World: These are the wealthiest women around who''ve either built a money empire on their own or have inherited a large wad of cash from an ancestor. Either way, these women live a life of money and possession. These powerful females have more money than any one individual can handle and have landed on many a Forbes list. The original article that this data is from is here, http://www.forbes.com/2009/06/09/worlds-richest-women-walton-bettencourt-business-billionaires-wealth_slide_2.html 

World's Richest Women

As Warren Buffett puts it, "The Giving Pledge is about asking wealthy families to have important conversations about their wealth and how it will be used." All those involved along with their families will pledge at least half of their fortune to philanthropy, with some donating even more. Here is a list of all the philanthropists who are making this hugely moral commitment for the benefit of those less fortunate than them. To learn more about the giving pledge, <a href="http://givingpledge.org"> click here. </a>

The Giving Pledge: List of Donors

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Whoever said you need a high school diploma to be successful has got it wrong, at least according to a list of millionaire high school dropouts that contains the likes of Jay-Z and George Foreman. Being a millionaire doesn't only require the books, but all sorts of other types of education. Most of these people are self-starters, something you have to learn and be outside of the classroom. So next time Mom tells you you have to get straight As and graduate high school, you can just point her to this list. But don't tell her we told you. In fact, here's the original list where I found all this: http://www.forbes.com/2010/01/30/millionaires-without-high-school-diplomas-entrepreneurs-finance-millionaire_slide_2.html 

Millionaire High School Dropouts

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Richest and hottest young royals in the world: To be on this list you need to be rich, hot, young and of royal blood. All of the people on here fall under those categories and they are the wealthiest and most good-looking of their kind. These rich, hot young princes and princesses are an attraction in and of themselves. They are the world's richest and hottest young royals and continue to make the monarch system an attractive way to run a country.Who are the world's richest and hottest royals? Take a look here and you'll see who lives the glamourous life fit for a future monarch. Jealous? Well you should be. Queens and kings (and all the soon-to-bes) never looked so good. I first came across this list here: http://www.forbes.com/2010/07/19/young-royals-wealth-monarch-prince-william_slide.html, and wanted one for myself to share with others. Enjoy!

World's Richest & Hottest Young Royals

Wealthy Royals | List of Hottest Young Royals

Lists that rank the best, worst, smartest, richest, fastest, most powerful, etc., etc., characters in comic book history.

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Here's a list of the richest superheroes, comic book characters and wealthiest villains of all time, ranked from richest to not-so-richest, and whose favorite color is green. Comic book characters list many various ways to make money, but they’re keeping those kinds of secrets to themselves. Who are the richest comic book characters? These are the wealthiest heroes and villains in comic bookdom with a few ground rules. First off, we've only included the mainstream universes of the &quot;Big 2&quot; (Marvel Comics and DC Comics) with one big glaring exception that just HAD to be on the list, because if we would've included anything independent, it would have opened it up to pretty much the entire medium.This isn’t the place to find Marvel Comics’ net worth or even Tony Stark net worth, because there’s not a calculator close by that will compute those kinds of numbers. Funny comic book characters even the smartest superheroes out there may not quite make them one of the richest superheroes, though we do have a few super smart comic book characters here, like Lex Luthor.The richest fictional character may be right here on this list of comic book characters, though, we’re not sure how much Lucy made at that psychiatry booth (she has no paper trail). All comic book characters have the potential, but only the top 20 Marvel villains and superheroes here (and DC) made it here. This list of comic book heroes and villains that are filthy rich will make you jealous you don’t have a slice.Also, we didn't assign any dollar value, as we believe estimates based on our own world make absolutely zero sense.Be sure to check out Ranker's other lists like the <a href="/list/the-richest-women-in-america/worlds-richest-people-lists">wealthiest women in America</a>, <a href="/list/the-20-richest-african-americans/worlds-richest-people-lists" target="_blank">richest Black people</a>, and the <a href="/list/list-of-every-member-of-the-justice-league-and-jla/super-hero-teams">Justice League</a> characters list.

The 20 Richest Comic Book Characters of All Time

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The Richest People in America according to Forbes magazine. The 400 wealthiest Americans are listed here for you to sort through. Some of these people here may also be in the running for the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/forbes_-world_s-top-20-billionaires-_2009_/web-infoguy">wealthiest people in the world</a>. Feel free to use this list as a starting point for your own list of America's wealthiest people.So who are the richest Americans? Who sits atop the socioeconomic heap as the wealthiest person in America? This list of Forbes' 400 wealthiest individuals should provide all the answers you seek. You'll see a number of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-with-stage-names/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous names</a>&nbsp;(<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/movies-and-films-directed-by-george-lucas/reference">George Lucas</a>, Donald Trump, and Steven Spielberg) and people you haven't heard of before. But, the one common link between them is that they're the richest people in the US.Check out the list and just image that someday, you too might rank among the wealthiest people in America. http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/54/biz_06rich400_The-400-Richest-Americans_Rank.html

Forbes 400 Top Richest People in America

Forbes 400 Top Richest People in America | List of Wealthiest Americans

The richest young celebrities in Hollywood have made more money before 30 than most people will make in their lives. These rich famous people are out there, gaining popularity, and building wealth while you read about it. Some of these celebs have been on the rich list since they were under 18, while others have only recently made their fortune. &nbsp;

Back in 2016, Taylor Swift topped&nbsp;the list of the richest celebs under 30 with annual earnings of $170 million. Right behind her are soccer superstar Lionel Messi&nbsp;and vocal sensation Adele. The&nbsp;world&#39;s youngest and wealthiest&nbsp;celebs are a mix of musicians, actors, and athletes.&nbsp;

Who are the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/richest-women-in-entertainment/worlds-richest-people-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">richest celebrities</a> under 30? Here is a list of the top richest actors and richest actresses under 30 years of age. The wealthy young celebrities are the talk of the internet and captivate the national spotlight. Lots of people wish that they could trade lives with a celebrity, and the amount of money that they make surely gives a good reason why. These are the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/forbes-100-most-powerful-celebrities/worlds-richest-people-lists">most powerful celebrities</a> under the age of 30.

The Richest Young Celebrities (30 And Under)

The Wealthiest Celebrities Under 30

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Forbes list of the wealthiest fictional characters. From comic books to films, these are the richest characters of fiction. Make your own list of rich fictional characters by hitting the Make Your Version button. http://www.forbes.com/2008/12/18/forbes-fictional-rich-oped-books-cx_fictional1508_sort.html

Forbes Fictional 15 Richest Characters

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Forbes Fictional 15 Richest Characters | Wealthiest Characters in Fiction

The Power 100 list from Forbes contains the 100 most powerful people in Hollywood and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/highest-paid-celebrities-2015/loganrapp?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">highest paid celebrities</a>. The richest actors, actresses and media power players are here. These are the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/forbes_-world_s-top-20-billionaires-_2009_/web-infoguy">top richest people in the world</a> of entertainment. Many of these people have been suggested as being <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-_alleged_-illuminati-members/user-x">Illuminati members</a>.They are in order of rank, but can be sorted by birth year and name as well. http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/53/celebrity-09_The-Celebrity-100_EarningsPrevYear.html

Forbes 100 Most Powerful Celebrities

The Power 100 | Forbes 100 Most Powerful Celebrities 

American People

&nbsp;Mo' money, mo' problems, right? Not for these richest African Americans! These high rollers are living the glamorous life as the 29&nbsp;richest Black Americans today, listed here starting with the richest African Americans. From entrepreneurs&nbsp;like Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Dre to athletes like Kobe Bryant and Tiger Woods, these are the wealthiest African Americans, as of 2017. They've made it big in Hollywood, sports, and other areas, earning them a spot among the richest Black actors, musicians, and business people.Who are the richest African Americans? From music legends like Berry Gordy to the great Michael Jordan the richest Black people in the world have all earned their incredible wealth in different ways, but there's no denying their financial success.These are <a href="/list/forbes_-world_s-top-20-billionaires-_2009_/web-infoguy">the world's richest people</a> who are African American. The richest Black people in America are also among some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-black-actors-in-film-history/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best Black actors</a> in history, and have achieved not just financial success but are hugely popular with fans as well. These rich Black people certainly don't have to worry about money, unless they want to stay atop this list.&nbsp;

The Wealthiest African American Celebrities

Richest African Americans | List of Famous Rich Black People

America's richest families and family lines. These are the rich families in America that have lived the American dream and now are at the top the world. They have nearly limitless amounts of money and the power that comes with that is not to be underestimated. These American families were the ones that succeeded and whether it was through luck or hard work they are where they are today because of the good decisions of their ancestors. Are you related to one of the richest American families? It's fun to dream. Although you may never be a part of one of America's richest families you can always strive to create your own. The American dream is not dead and if you set your mind to it what you can accomplish is limitless. Being rich in America means you need to make money so focus on skills that bring in the dough. Being a professional sports player brings in a lot of money but it's really hard to do. Your best bet is probably to study business and become an entrepreneur. The risks are high but it is the American way and if you succeed you may get your family name on this list. Either way don't give up and always go for what you want. If these families are any example then it is clear that you too can achieve you dreams.If you want to read about more rich people these are some of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/forbes_-world_s-top-20-billionaires-_2009_/web-infoguy">the world's richest people.</a>

America's Richest Families | Rich American Family Names

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Looking for some inspiration? The richest women in America are listed here. The richest women in America are millionaires and billionaires who have either made their own money or inherited it. Many of the wealthiest American women are involved in philanthropy or other social causes--but they may not all be. Just because they have money to spare, does not mean that they're giving it away willy-nilly. On this list of wealthy women, the wealthiest leadies in America are listed in order of wealth but can be sorted by name, birth year and birthplace.Who are the richest women in the United States? <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/richest-women-in-entertainment/worlds-richest-people-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Who is the richest woman in America</a>? Does Oprah really have as much money as you think she does? This rich women in America list will help answer all of those questions. Because it turns out, some of the richest people in the country are female! Take that, gender wage gap! These rich American women are raking in the dough (or, you know, inheriting it), and making their impact felt across the world. Who knows, someday you may see your own name amount the richest women in the US. A girl can dream!

The Richest Women In America

Richest Women In The United States | List of Wealthiest American Women

The richest women in entertainment are listed here in ascending order based on their earnings. They are the richest actresses, highest paid singers, and wealthiest TV hosts. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-influential-people-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">The most influential</a> female entertainers (as well as some lesser known, but still wealthy contenders) are here on this list of the richest women in Hollywood. While some of the women on this list may surprise you, keep in mind that the richest female celebrities may not be the highest profile actors, but the ones who are best at booking endorsement deals and lucrative contracts. The richest female singers may not have the biggest hit this year, but may be collecting dividends from huge songs that were in movies or TV shows.&nbsp;Who are the highest paid actresses in the world? Through their base salaries, celebrity endorsements, investments and the like, these women find themselves on the richest women in entertainment list.

The Richest Women in Entertainment

Richest Women in Entertainment | Highest Paid Celebrities

A list of the richest Americans in history, with pictures. These are the top <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/forbes-400-top-richest-people-in-america/worlds-richest-people-lists" target="_blank">wealthiest</a> Americans ever. This list goes back all the way to the 1700s, including those who made their wealth through shipping, oil, automobiles, technology, and many other industries. The amount of money these people have held has grown from the hundreds of thousands, onto becoming millionaires, and now <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/billionaire-college-dropouts/worlds-richest-people-lists" target="_blank">billionaires</a>. While money isn&#39;t everything, the impact many of these people have had on United States history reverberates to this day. Perhaps then there is even more to these fellows than just being the top richest <a href="https://www.ranker.com/tags/americans" target="_blank">Americans</a>.

List of the Richest Americans in History

The Richest Americans In History

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List of the richest musicians in the world by the <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/zackomalleygreenburg/2014/12/10/the-worlds-highest-paid-musicians-of-2014/">Forbes year-end report of 2014</a>. The richest singers and highest paid musicians are ranked in order of pay in 2014. The highest paid musicians of all time include solo acts on tour, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-country-pop-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">pop and country</a> singers, rock bands, and even musicians long past their prime who are still touring and collecting royalties from big hits of the past. The names of the wealthiest people in music are listed here along with their gross income for the year.Who are the musicians with the highest net worth? These singers and musicians make millions of dollars every year because people love them. Every time you buy one of their CDs or download their music on iTunes or Amazon, they get a cut. Who are the highest paid <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-pop-groups-and-singers/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">singers and bands</a>? For every one of their concerts that you attend, they make hundreds of thousands of dollars. Wouldn't it be great to be one of them? Some people criticize artists for making so much money because it doesn't seem like they create much value or add non-entertainment purpose to anything. The truth is that people are not forced to pay for their music or concerts and they do so by their own will. The laws of supply and demand work in the favor of artists and many have a net worth totaling in the millions. For every celebrity however there are thousands of starving artists who make nothing. If you like these people's work they are who you should really support. The artists that do it for the love of music even though they don't get the highest pay or best bonuses are the ones that we need in this world. People with good hearts and a love of music deserve to be rewarded.

Richest Musicians of All Time | List of Highest Paid Singers

The Richest Musicians in the World

Comedians

According to <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/hayleycuccinello/2018/12/19/the-worlds-highest-paid-comedians-of-2018/#293bee6d6fed" target="_blank">Forbes magazine</a>, these 10 funny men&nbsp;are the top earning comedians and comics in the world. Not only do they get to make people laugh with their television shows, DVDs and stage performances, but they also get to make a ridiculous amount of money for being hilarious.

So who is the top earning comedian?

Jerry Seinfeld has been the reigning champ for years, having made&nbsp;$57.5 million in 2018. Those streaming&nbsp;dividends from &quot;Seinfeld&quot; sure do add up.

Though not every comedian makes the millions that Seinfeld&nbsp;sees, all of these top-earning comedians and comics brought in over $10 million in 2018, making them not only funny, but pretty darn rich too.

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