Although the world continues to navigate economic challenges and global events, famous celebrities keep generating massive incomes through tours, endorsements, contracts, and business ventures. Recently, based on data from Forbes and other sources, the list of highest-paid celebrities in the world for 2025 highlights a total gross income exceeding $1.7 billion for the top 10 alone. Who are the top 10 celebrities with the highest earnings in 2025, and who leads the pack? Keep scrolling for the details.
The list of highest-paid celebrities 2025 features major names from music, sports, and entertainment, such as The Weeknd, Cristiano Ronaldo, and others. Check them out below!
Top 10 Highest-paid Celebrities In The World 2025
1. The Weeknd - Rs 2,685 crore
With $298 million in gross income, Canadian singer The Weeknd outpaces everyone else, primarily from a $200 million catalog deal with Lyric Capital, $77 million from his After Hours Til Dawn Tour, and earnings from his album Hurry Up Tomorrow.
2. Cristiano Ronaldo - Rs 2,477 crore
Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo secures second place with $275 million, including $225 million from his Al-Nassr salary and $50 million from off-field ventures like investments in Whoop, Bioniq, and his YouTube channel.
3. Taylor Swift - Rs 1,820 crore
American singer Taylor Swift ranks third with $202 million, driven by sales of her album The Life of a Showgirl (over 5.5 million units), an $80 million Disney+ deal for her Eras Tour documentary, and catalog earnings.
4. Stephen Curry - Rs 1,405 crore
NBA star Stephen Curry earns $156 million, with $100 million off-court from his Under Armour sneaker deal, investments in Nirvana water, and partnerships like Plezi Hydration with Michelle Obama.
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5. Beyoncé - Rs 1,333 crore
Singer Beyoncé comes in fifth with $148 million, mainly from her Cowboy Carter Tour, which grossed $407.6 million across 32 shows.
The list of Top 10 Highest-Paid Celebrities in the world in 2025 also includes other prominent figures like Tyson Fury (Rs 1,315 crore), Dak Prescott (Rs 1,234 crore), Lionel Messi (Rs 1,216 crore), LeBron James (Rs 1,205 crore), and Juan Soto (Rs 1,027 crore). Check out the full list below:
- The Weeknd - Rs 2,685 crore
- Cristiano Ronaldo - Rs 2,477 crore
- Taylor Swift - Rs 1,820 crore
- Stephen Curry - Rs 1,405 crore
- Beyoncé - Rs 1,333 crore
- Tyson Fury - Rs 1,315 crore
- Dak Prescott - Rs 1,234 crore
- Lionel Messi - Rs 1,216 crore
- LeBron James - Rs 1,205 crore
- Juan Soto - Rs 1,027 crore
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