5 Hollywood celebrities who became billionaires and are vastly more rich than their peers

June 7, 2019 3:36 PM

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Social media star turned beauty magnate Kylie Jenner is the world's youngest billionaire, with a net worth of $1 billion, according to Forbes.

Not as many Hollywood celebrities are billionaires as you might think.
Film directors and television personalities dominate the list but it doesn't contain anyone who has built a career solely off acting .
Many of Hollywood's billionaires made their fortunes from business ventures.
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A lot of actors and musicians are extremely wealthy but fewer than you might think are billionaires.

What sets these five billionaire entertainers and studio executives apart from their peers is not only that they excelled in the industry, but they leveraged their success to make investments that provide significant income beyond their salaries.

Hollywood's billionaires' club may not stay small for long, however, as more and more stars launch their own clothing and beauty lines. Two celebrities Kylie Jenner and Jay-Z have already become billionaires in 2019 alone.

Keep reading for a look at five Hollywood celebrities who are also billionaires.

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