13. Ellen DeGeneres – $75M
Number 13 on our list, equal with Rihanna, is Ellen DeGenereswho also had earnings of $75 million. The comedy talk show host has always had immense success with The Ellen DeGeneres Show. On a daily basis, DeGeneres gets 3.6 million viewers tuning in to see her hilarious celebrity interviews. Considering the show has been on the air for over 13 years this is a huge achievement.
The star has managed to keep audiences interested and entertained for all these years and she is showing no signs of slowing down any time soon. Besides her daytime show, Ellen also made her millions this year from sponsorship deals such as the one she has with makeup brand Covergirl.
Also 2016, saw the release of Finding Dory, the much-anticipated sequel to Finding Nemo. Considering DeGeneres voiced Dory in the animation it can be assumed this movie helped the star gain a few bucks. Finally, DeGeneres has a mobile app that’s a password-styled game, called Heads Up!, which has been downloaded over 25.5 million times.
12. Madonna – $76.5M
At 58 years old Madonna is still raking in the big bucks; 2016 saw the singer earn herself $76.5 million. Considering Madonna has been on the music scene since the early 80s, it’s an incredible accomplishment that the star still appears to be raking in the cash. So, where did Madonna make her money this year?
The star’s biggest income came from her Rebel Heart world tour; overall the tour made $170 million. Apart from the success of her tour Madonna also made millions more from her own brands of clothing and perfume. When we examine Madonna’s earnings like this, it’s no wonder the star, despite demand from some people, is refusing to slow down. At almost 60 the star remains the Queen of pop; Madonna’s net worth stands at an astonishing $560 million.
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