Entertainment | Celebrity Net Worth

The Grammy-winning rapper who once topped charts with "Ridin'" quietly reinvented himself as one of tech's most unexpected success stories.

Frank Sinatra was one of the most recognizable entertainers in history, but his fortune lagged far behind his fame for much of his life. That changed in his final years, thanks to careful planning, strategic branding, and a family-run empire that now controls a legacy worth hundreds of millions. Here's how Sinatra turned enduring fame into lasting fortune.

There's no debating the fact that Marilyn Monroe was an icon and she remains one nearly six decades after her untimely death. How did a little-known Venezuelan-born actress come to own the rights to Monroe's estate and image?

David Geffen didn't finish college, inherit a fortune, or follow a plan. He started in a mailroom, forged a letter, and went on to build a $9 billion empire spanning music, film, real estate, and art.

$600 million in cash. $200 million in stock. $200 million future earnout. All in, Hailey Bieber is now $100 million richer than her husband.

Ty Warner built a billion-dollar fortune from Beanie Babies, then quietly transformed it into a luxury hotel empire spanning North America. His journey from failed actor to plush toy king to real estate mogul is one of the most improbable business stories of our time.

Todd and Julie Chrisley went from reality TV fame to federal prison after defrauding banks out of $30 million. Now, thanks to a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, they're walking free, but not entirely debt-free.

He turned a $1,000 investment into a billion-dollar fortune, and made Warren Buffett regret it forever. This is the incredible true story of Harold Alfond, the Maine shoe salesman who struck the greatest deal in Berkshire Hathaway history.

Fifteen years ago today, a Florida programmer traded 10,000 bitcoins for two large pizzas. At today's prices, that meal would cost over $1.1 billion, making it the most expensive dinner in history. But the full story of Laszlo Hanyecz goes far beyond pizza, and might just explain how Bitcoin truly went mainstream.

You know him as Cliff from Cheers and the voice in nearly every Pixar film, but did you know John Ratzenberger built a surprisingly successful business empire away from Hollywood?

They've battled aliens, voiced toys, raced muscle cars, and even saved the galaxy—sometimes without ever showing their face. These 20 stars have collectively powered more than $300 billion in global ticket sales (adjusted for inflation). From blockbuster icons to behind-the-scenes MVPs, here are the highest-grossing actors of all time… and a few might seriously surprise you.

They built a video game empire on crime, controversy, and total creative control. With Grand Theft Auto, Sam and Dan Houser didn't just change gaming—they created a $10 billion juggernaut that rivals Hollywood's biggest franchises.

Suge Knight helped build one of the most powerful empires in music history—then lost it all in a spiral of violence, paranoia, and crime. This is the incredible true story of how the man behind Death Row Records went from reshaping hip-hop to serving 28 years behind bars.

50 Cent made one of the greatest deals in hip hop history by taking equity in a little-known sports drink. That decision earned him more than his entire music career combined. Here's the true story behind the Vitamin Water fortune.

Ever wonder what happens to the piles of cash hauled in during massive drug busts? It turns out, the fate of that money—and the drugs—is murkier than you might think.