While most stars charge around $100 for a video, some celebrities charge surprisingly high fees, up to $2,500.
If you've ever wanted to hear from your favorite celebrity but had no way to meet them in person, Cameo has a solution.
Thanks to a database of over 30,000 celebrities, fans can get personalized videos from anyone, from reality TV stars to rappers. Getting a special message from a celebrity might sound amazing, but it definitely comes at a cost. Most stars charge around $100 for a video, but some celebrities charge surprisingly high rates, as much as $2,500. Despite the exorbitant prices, many pay and are definitely happy with the results.
Find out the highest priced stars you can book on Cameo…
1. Caitlyn Jenner
Cost: $2,500
Caitlyn Jenner signed up for Cameo for charitable purposes: all proceeds from her videos will go to the Caitlyn Jenner Foundation, which aims to promote equality and fight discrimination by awarding grants to organizations that empower and improve the lives of transgender people. While spending thousands of dollars on Cameo might seem a bit steep for some, Caitlyn also offers the option to chat via direct messaging for just $20.
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2. Snoop Dogg
Cost: $1,200
Snoop Dogg is one of the highest-billed musicians on Cameo, posting videos for birthdays, birth announcements, etc. In 2020, a university professor recruited Snoop to read his class syllabus to his students, who were then learning online. Despite the high fees, Snoop was named one of the highest-paid creators on the platform in 2020.
3. Nigel Lythgoe
Cost: $1,000
Do you think you can dance? With creators American Idol Executive producer Nigel Lythgoe charges surprisingly high fees on Cameo, and while the fees may be high, his videos have received an overwhelmingly positive response, earning him five-star reviews on the platform.
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4. Kevin Smith
Price: $999
Kevin Smith's cameo costs $999, Silent Bob Actor Kevin hasn't been silent on the app: When he joined in 2020, he explained that he was using his Cameo proceeds to help reopen his famous New Jersey comic shop, Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash. The shop has since successfully reopened in a new location, but Kevin continues to keep his fans entertained with videos.
5. Kenya Moore
Cost: $1,000
The women of the Real Housewives franchise have joined Cameo, but Kenya Moore is by far the most expensive for her videos. For $1,000 a pop, Kenya offers birthday messages, encouragement, graduation gifts, and more. She Roa Reunion before the show airs!
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6. Azealia Banks
Cost: $700
Musician Azealia Banks charges $700 per video on Cameo. Azealia's videos used to cost less, but she's increased her prices. Still, fans still take advantage of the opportunity to get personalized videos from the rapper. If you can't spend hundreds of dollars on Cameo right now, you can also send her a direct message for just $20.
7. Kevin O'Leary
Cost: $1,500
Shark Tank Getting investor Kevin O'Leary, AKA Mr. Wonderful, to appear on Cameo isn't cheap. At one time it was a lot more expensive. Though he's no longer hiring, Kevin once charged $6,500 for a business video. When it comes to Cameo, he says his biggest regret is not being an earlier investor.
“I love Cameo, it helps entrepreneurs and businesses launch their products. 99% of my Cameos are businesses that can't afford to pay an agent $500,000. The work they do is amazing,” he said. The Daily Show“It was a really great idea. I'm sorry, but I'm an advocate and I'll continue to do so. And people book them because it helps. I'll do anything to help entrepreneurs. That's who I am.”
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8. Juicy J
Cost: $900
Three 6 Mafia rapper Juicy J charges a whopping $900 per video on Cameo. It used to be cheaper, but he's increased his rates over the past few years, but that hasn't stopped him from gaining a following. Juicy J offers everything from birthday messages to roasts, and his high ratings prove that recipients of his videos are pretty happy with the results.
9. Fran Drescher
Cost: $1,000
Fran Drescher joined Cameo for charity in 2020, charging $1,000 per video and just $20 to send a message. The legendary actress is donating all of her earnings to her foundation, Cancer Schmancer, which works to save lives by “changing the country's current disease treatment system to one that focuses on real medicine.”
“So if you guys want to hire me to wish you a birthday or anniversary or just lift your spirits in any way, I thought I'd be here to support CancerSchmancer.org,” she said in the announcement video.
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