If you got it, might as well flaunt it! Taylor Swift’s whirlwind World Tour just may be over before the beginning of the brand new year, but this celebrity pop star bank account just keeps growing.
Taylor Swift, who is at the age of 26, tops the carts of Parade Magazine’s annual “What People Earn” issue’s list of stars, surpassing other celebrities A-list heavyweights such as Jay Z and Leonardo DiCaprio.
This “Wildest Dream” singer topped the chart by earning an estimated amount of $80 million this past year. With her sold-out world tour as well as many business deals (a contract made with Coca-Cola as well as a partnership with Apple). This famous pop star even has a mobile game in the making that will be launched later this year.
Adding to all of this is her three Grammy Awards which were for Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Music Video, as well as Album of the Year, it is very clear that Taylor Swift had had a major landmark this year.
Fellow singer Lady Gaga has also commanded a very impressive paycheck during this past year, with a hefty estimated $59 million in her bank account. This “Appause” singer who is at the age of 30, had the very high honor of performing back-to-back-to-back at the Super Bowl, the Oscars, as well as the Grammy Awards. Along with all of this, the multi-hyphenate performer played a starring role on FX’s hit American Horror Story: Hotel.
Jay Z still came in with a very impressive $56 million with a year that was full of various business ventures, which included his streaming service Tidal, which provided a platform for artist such as Rihanna and Kanye West.
Last but not least, DiCaprio who is at the age of 41, estimated a $29 million which may be considered a linchpin year for this storied actor.