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- George Lucas has a net worth of $5.5 billion and has risen to the top of Forbes' list of richest people.
- Spielberg followed with $4.8 billion in revenue and is betting on the film's success to get rich.
- The 14 top celebrities, led by Lucas and Spielberg, have a combined wealth of $31 billion.
george lucas Beating friends and frequent supporters, he once again topped Forbes' list of richest people in early 2024. steven spielberg Elevated to 2nd place. The Lucasfilm founder's net worth is reported to be $5.5 billion, largely due to the sale of his production company to Disney in 2012.
Although, Star Wars Although the series continues to generate huge amounts of revenue, Lucas himself has not directed a film since completing this film. Star Wars First part and Revenge of the Sith In 2005, he served as executive producer on projects such as; clone wars Animated series, Indiana Jones movies (including 2023) dial of destiny. But it was the big Lucasfilm sale that set him apart financially from his peers, as he continues to earn money from the characters in the little space movie he created in 1977.
regardless of Star Wars Lucas' wealth has been fueled by the $4 billion Disney paid Lucasfilm, as the series itself is a huge moneymaker. The director was originally declared a billionaire in 1997, which would have been enough to join Forbes' list regardless, and has frequently topped the list of richest celebrities in the past. are connected.
Second place Steven Spielberg is also a veteran of the film industry, but he made his fortune in a slightly different way than Lucas. Spielberg almost never stopped working behind the camera and, in his own words, “gambled” to earn his fortune. Unlike most directors who receive a salary per film, Spielberg was betting that his film would be a huge success, usually taking a percentage of the film's box office revenue. Thanks to some clever negotiations decades ago, he was also able to get Universal a cut of ticket sales for his theme parks.
Who else is on Forbes' list of richest people?
Lucas and Spielberg are joined by several big names from various areas of the industry, including sports and music. The remaining spots in the top five are filled by Michael Jordan, Oprah Winfrey and Jay-Z, with Kim Kardashian missing out on fifth place by just $800,000.
The top 14 people on Forbes' list of billionaires have a combined wealth of more than $31 billion. The complete list and their values can be found below.
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celebrity |
Net worth ($ billion) |
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george lucas |
5.5 |
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steven spielberg |
4.8 |
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Michael Jordan |
3.2 |
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oprah winfrey |
2.8 |
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Jay-Z |
2.5 |
|
kim kardashian |
1.7 |
|
peter jackson |
1.5 |
|
tyler perry |
1.4 |
|
rihanna |
1.4 |
|
tiger woods |
1.3 |
|
lebron james |
1.2 |
|
magic johnson |
1.2 |
|
dick wolf |
1.2 |
|
Taylor Swift |
1.1 |
As the Star Wars series continues to increase Lucas' fortune, and Spielberg continues to deliver hits on both the big and small screens, it seems likely that Lucas and Spielberg will compete for the top two spots soon. It seems unlikely that this will happen.
Is it time for George Lucas to return to Star Wars?
Fans want the controversial creator to return to the legendary world. But is George Lucas really the best choice for Star Wars?
