A select few celebrity couples have emerged from the glitz of Hollywood to not only become incredibly famous, but incredibly wealthy as well.
These savvy couples often started from humble beginnings and have used their fame to build empires of wealth, but it's just as interesting to track their ambitions outside of the red carpet.
From athletes to music legends, take a closer look at the lives of the ultra-rich with HELLO!
Salma Hayek and François Pinault — $7.2 billion
Topping the list of the world's richest celebrity couples, actress Salma Hayek, who plays Frida, and Kering CEO François Pinault have been married since 2009. Kering is the parent company of many luxury brands, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Balenciaga. François' father founded the company (formerly PPR) in 1962 and handed over control to him in 2003. As if that wasn't enough, François also owns a wine estate in Bordeaux and a French soccer team. He is worth a whopping $7 billion — yes, $7 billion. But Salma's own wealth is no joke, as she founded a film production company in 2000 and has worked on films like Ugly Betty. The Golden Globe winner also has her own line of cosmetics, hair care, and skin care products called Nuance by Salma Hayek.
Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw — $4.9 billion
Steven is perhaps the most famous film director of the modern era. His name is synonymous with blockbuster and award-winning films such as Jurassic Park, Jaws, Indiana Jones and ET. He has cemented his status as a legend in the world of cinema and has the immense wealth to prove it, having made $4.8 billion throughout his career. Kate and Steven met on the set of the second Indiana Jones movie, where she played Indy's love interest. Aside from this unforgettable role, she also appeared in The Quick and the Dead, Love Letter and Black Rain. The couple has been married for 32 years. Steven brings a massive fortune of $4.8 billion to the couple, while Kate has around $100 million, bringing their combined net worth to $4.9 billion.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z — $3.3 billion
The hip-hop overlords are incredibly wealthy thanks to a combination of smart investments, multi-million dollar brands, record-breaking tours, and of course, award-winning music. Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour grossed $100 million alone, while her 2016 Formation World Tour grossed $256 million. Huge brand deals with Netflix ($60 million) and Pepsi ($50 million) have also boosted her fortune, as has her athleisure line Ivy Park, which is worth an estimated $450 million as of 2022. As of 2024, the Single Ladies singer is worth $800 million. Her husband of 16 years, fellow hip-hop mogul Jay Z, has a staggering net worth of $2.5 billion, thanks to years of wise investments. According to Forbes, he became hip-hop's first billionaire in 2019, and it's been growing ever since. His entertainment company, Roc Nation, which handles everything from record labels to tour productions, is worth about $140 million, and his majority stake in music streaming platform Tidal, which he sold in 2021, is worth $297 million. He also owns the champagne brand Armand de Brignac, which is worth $600 million. The power couple has a combined net worth estimated at $3.3 billion.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky — $1.42 billion
The beauty mogul is the richest female musician of all time, with a current net worth estimated at $1.4 billion. This is thanks to her wildly successful makeup and skincare brand Fenty Beauty, her lingerie brand Savage x Fenty, and most recently her haircare brand Fenty Hair. She ranks 23rd on Forbes' list of America's self-made women. She is co-owner of music streaming company Tidal and was the creative director of Puma at one point. And that's without even mentioning music or touring. Roc Nation reports that she is the highest-selling artist of all time. Meanwhile, as for her rapper partner, his net worth is estimated at $20 million, the majority of which comes from his best-selling albums and tours. Their combined net worth is $1.42 billion.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce — $1.17 billion
Megastar Taylor Swift has a reported net worth of $1.1 billion, making her the first musician to reach that status solely through music and touring. Rihanna, on the other hand, has made the majority of her fortune from her mega-rich Fenty brand. The Eraser tour alone is estimated to have earned a whopping $4.1 billion, according to The Washington Post, making it the highest-grossing tour of all time. In comparison, her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce, has a tiny net worth, reportedly at $70 million. He is the highest-paid tight end in the NFL, has a hugely successful podcast with his brother Jason, New Heights, and is signed to mega brands like Nike and Amazon. The couple's combined net worth is reportedly $1.17 billion.
Holly Valance and Nick Candy — $1.12 billion
Former Neighbours star and singer Holly married British property developer Nick Candy in 2012, with superstar guests including Simon Cowell and Katy Perry. Nick and his brother Christian made their fortunes in the luxury real estate business, making Nick a certified billionaire with a net worth of approximately $1.1 billion. Holly herself has had a successful music career with two studio albums and appearances in Hollywood films Taken, Entourage and CSI: Miami, giving her a net worth of $20 million. The couple's combined net worth is approximately $1.12 billion.
Elton John and David Furnish — $700 million
Everyone's favorite Rocketman is consistently ranked as one of the highest-paid entertainers in the world. His top 10 selling albums have earned him a total of $325 million, and his 2020 “Farwell Yellow Brick Road Tour” earned more than $100 million from ticket sales alone. During his Las Vegas run from 2011 to 2018, the Tiny Dancer singer earned $500,000 per show. Elton also owns an extensive art collection from artists like Warhol and Basquiat, which experts estimate to be worth as much as $200 million. He also serves as an executive producer on Rocketman, so it's safe to say he's made a pretty penny from the award-winning film. The EGOT winner is worth around $650 million, while his husband, Canadian filmmaker and producer David Furnish, has an estimated net worth of $50 million.
JLo and Ben Affleck — $550 million
The couple, affectionately called Bennifer, has a reported combined net worth of $550 million. Ben reportedly made $35 million from Batman, and according to Forbes, he made $55 million from movies like The Last Duel in 2020 alone. He is also a brand ambassador for Dunkin Donuts, with a net worth of $150 million. Jennifer Lopez is undoubtedly the breadwinner of the family, earning up to $20 million for one movie she stars in and $20 million for one season of “American Idol.” She owns her own production company and in 2021, she signed a deal with Netflix to distribute movies. As for her music career, the “Let's Get Loud” singer made $100 million from her Las Vegas residency from 2016 to 2018 and $55 million from her world tour in 2019. She is also a big name in the perfume industry, with her perfume line being valued at $2 billion.
George and Amal Clooney — $550 million
The amazing couple has a combined net worth of around $550 million. Amal is a highly successful human rights lawyer, having represented Armenia in the litigation over the Armenian Genocide, led the legal task force on Russian war crimes against Ukraine, and most recently served as special counsel investigating war crimes in Gaza and Israel. Her impressive legal career has earned the mother of two an income of $50 million. Meanwhile, the actor reportedly made $20 million for Ocean's 11 and a staggering $34 million for Gravity. He is also a producer, director, and screenwriter, and his lucrative deal with Nespresso is reportedly worth $40 million. He also sold his liquor brand, Casamigos, in 2017, netting him $150 million in the process.
David and Victoria Beckham — $520 million
Posh and Becks are certified business moguls, with a combined net worth of $520 million. After playing for world-class teams such as Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain, and signing lucrative endorsement deals with brands like Adidas and Pepsi, David amassed a combined net worth of $800 million by the time he retired in 2013. But he showed no signs of slowing down, signing Leo Messi as a player in 2014 and founding his own soccer team, Inter Miami, worth $1.3 billion. The soccer star is also a tourism ambassador for Qatar, which will bring in $210 million by the end of his 10-year contract. Meanwhile, Victoria owns a successful fashion brand worn by the likes of Beyonce and Kate Middleton, as well as a beauty line. Of course, they made a ton of money as Spice Girls, earning $60 million each from their 2008 reunion tour.
