Hollywood stars who earn millions just with their name
Successful stars have already gone beyond the stage and screen. Nowadays, a name is a brand, and reputation is money. We will tell you about stars who have learned to earn millions not from their fame, but from the businesses they created.
Today, being famous means engaging in business. Some earn money by promoting others' brands, while others build their own empires. From skincare cosmetics to alcoholic beverages and NFTs, stars have mastered it all and turned it into sources of income. Let's find out who has made their name the most profitable and how celebrities are earning millions.
Kim Kardashian: From reality show to a billion-dollar empire
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In 2007, Kim Kardashian was one of the stars of the reality show "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," which showcased her family life. Today, she is the founder of two major brands: SKKN (skincare and decorative cosmetics) and Skims (underwear). Skims is valued at over $4 billion and has been named one of Time magazine's best inventions of the year.
Kim emphasizes visual marketing and personal involvement: she personally announces SKKN and Skims cosmetics and collections, appears in campaigns, and involves her sisters, children, and showbiz stars in advertising. Thanks to this strategy, her brands have stopped being solely associated with social media and have become unique brands on a global scale.
At the same time, Kim is building a career in law. She is studying under the guidance of lawyers in an alternative program. Kardashian passed the Baby Bar — a mandatory interim exam for future lawyers who have not studied the specialty at university — on her third attempt. The next step is the main exam for a law license in California. Kardashian is already participating in human rights initiatives and helping to review judgments in collaboration with lawyers and professional organizations. She does not rule out the possibility of creating her own human rights foundation or legal service in the future.
Rihanna: Billions from the beauty revolution
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Music turned Rihanna into a global star, but business made her a billionaire. Her Fenty Beauty cosmetics brand became a sensation from day one: the line of foundation shades with over 50 colors set a new standard in the cosmetics industry and made makeup truly inclusive. Previously, it was difficult for women of color to find a matching shade, but Fenty changed that.
Rihanna's second major project is Savage x Fenty. From the very beginning, this lingerie brand focused on diversity: models of various shapes, sizes, and skin tones became the face of campaigns. It was an alternative to Victoria's Secret's glossy standards — and the movement paid off. Rihanna has become an entrepreneur who changes the game.
The singer does not just put her name on the packaging — she participates in creating formulas, selecting colors, discussing designs, and overseeing details. In 2023, Rihanna invested in a men's clothing and accessories line. Currently, music has taken a back seat — Fenty generates more income than all her tours and albums combined.
Dwayne Johnson: A successful business with his ex-wife
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One of Hollywood's highest-paid actors does not limit himself to acting in films. He has a multi-million dollar turnover and a loyal audience.
He has Teremana tequila, Project Rock sportswear line (in collaboration with American sportswear brand Under Armour), and ZOA energy drink brand.
Interestingly, Johnson is involved in product development: he personally tests the tequila's taste, oversees clothing designs, and monitors the quality of energy drinks. Teremana is presented as a high-quality yet affordable alcohol, while Project Rock includes not only clothing but also accessories and training shoes. His ZOA energy drinks are created without artificial additives.
Johnson develops all his projects in collaboration with his ex-wife, Dani Garcia. After their divorce, they not only maintained their friendship but also became business partners. And, judging by their record profits, they are doing an excellent job of it.
Gwyneth Paltrow: The most unusual product line from a Hollywood star
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Goop is Gwyneth Paltrow's brand, which, as much as it causes laughter, also arouses interest. Paltrow sells skincare products, detox programs, and pseudo-scientific goods presented as alternative medicine to make money.
In 2023, Paltrow expanded her product line to include organic food supplements and spa services based on Ayurvedic principles. Although these products continue to be criticized by doctors, they are finding their audience among proponents of unconventional medicine.
And yet, Goop is not just a brand about strange things. The brand promotes the right to talk about mental health. That is why this brand attracts attention, provokes, but never goes unnoticed.
Snoop Dogg: The rapper who conquered the world of NFTs and cryptocurrencies
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Snoop Dogg was the first among musicians to see the potential of digital assets. He is currently releasing NFT collections, collaborating with crypto platforms, and selling exclusive digital albums. Within a few years, he earned millions from blockchain technologies and continues to explore this market.
Snoop actively collaborates with Web3 projects and even has his own metaverse where fans can purchase virtual objects and unique digital collections. For example, fans can buy Snoop Dogg's avatar or virtual sports shoes and posters.
Snoop regularly collaborates with major crypto companies and platforms like The Sandbox and Gala Games. He has dozens of partnerships, digital collections, and investments in the Web3 infrastructure. For him, this is not just a hype but a strategic business model: he was the first to turn a digital image into an asset and is now successfully profiting from it.
