Beyoncé Knowles – $450m
Former Destiny’s Child Beyoncé reached new heights after she went solo. Her husband is talented musician Jay Z. With how talented she is, it’s not a surprise that Queen Bey has $450 million to her name.

Beyoncé Knowles – $450m
James Patterson – $470m
Bestselling author James Patterson has been well compensated for his writing skills, particularly for his books which received onscreen adaptations. Some of his popular works are Women’s Murder Club, Zoo, 1st to Die, Cross, Sunday at Tiffany’s, Kiss the Girls, and Along Came a Spider.

James Patterson – $470m