One of the things that makes a lot of us want to become celebrities is the fact that it usually comes with a whole lot of money. Yep, celebs don’t seem to have the worries normal people do, like how to pay for electricity.

However, being a successful celebrity also means you need to work your way up against unbelievable odds. So, no wonder they can have an unbelievable fortune with careers such as this. Just check out this list to find out what it is they do, and what earned them their success.

J.K. Rowling – $1B

Well, she is no part of the Hollywood glitterati, but she has got the money that can even lead some of the biggest Hollywood stars to go green with envy. She is a billionaire in her own right, and copyright…pun intended.  J.K. Rowling is the celebrated author of one of the best-selling novel series, Harry Potter.  She won’t need a credit repair service in the near future.

Paul McCartney – $1.2B

Paul is one of the most famous singers, songwriters, and multi-instrumentalists of the past half a century. He is also one of the most recognizable members of The Beatles still alive today and continues to make groovy music. His personal wealth of $1.2 billion stands testimony to his composing virtuoso and his incredible talent. McCartney still does various musical collaborations today and has appeared in Pirates of the Caribbean: D*** Men Tell No Tales, in 2017.

Elton John – $500M

Elton John is a singer and musician who is a living legend and is credited with redefining pop music. He continues to amaze us with his beautiful songs and wonderful lyrics. His latest album titled Wonderful Crazy Night was released in 2016 and since 2018 John is on his last tour which will last for 3 years. With a personal fortune of $500 Million, we are sure that he does not look up his credit report too much.