Once again, Forbes is summing up the highest celebrities and this time, it’s for the celebrities that are under the age of 30. From a mix of musicians to the cast of Twilight – let’s take a look at which stars under 30-years-old are currently the highest paid celebrities!
10. Robert Pattinson
Age: 26
Pay: $26.5 million
This actor has been tagged as ‘Edward Cullen’ the main star of ‘Twilight’ and it has obviously done him good. Hitting their fourth movie of the Twilight Saga – there is no stopping this actor. Rob Pattinson recently took on new movies and is putting his prints everywhere. I’m sure the ladies will love to see him all over Hollywood – right?
9. Taylor Lautner
Age: 20
Pay: $ 26.5 million
Are you Team Jacob is earning some big bucks! With his looks and a huge fan base – he’s one lucky boy! He’s earning the same amount as his co-star Robert Pattison. But Taylor needs to work a little harder on his post-Twilight path.. He can’t hang on to Twilight forever.
8. Lil Wayne
Age: 29
Pay: $27 million
Lil’ Wayne is not so ‘Lil’ anymore.. just under 30 are making a wooing $27 million through his music! This year itself, Lil Wayne released his album ‘Carter IV’ which sold over a million copies in the first week. In the past 12 months, he has played over 50 shows which is where most of his earnings came from! Now, that is a rapper with success!
7. Kristen Stewart
Age: 22
Pay $34.7 million
In just a year, Kristen Stewart has earned more than any female actress. Along with the clan of ‘Twilight’ she plays Bella Swan who is the main character of the entire saga. Not only did that bring in big bucks, but she recently stared in ‘Snow White and The Huntsman’ along side Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth. This is a Twilight star that seems to be moving on from her bond with Twilight. We wonder what’s next for her!
6. Adele
Age: 24
Pay: $ 35 million
This Brit has sold over 23 million copies of her album ’21’. Every song that was released became a hit from ‘Rolling In The Deep’ to ‘Rumor Has it’.. there’s no stopping there. This year, she won a total of six Grammy awards including Album of the Year. And, to top off her year, she just released a statement saying that she is pregnant with her first child!
She’s got the money, she’s got the voice, and she’s got the love! Adele really knows how to set the rain on fire!
5. Katy Perry
Age: 27
Pay: $45 million
Even after a divorce and heartbreak – there is no stopping Katy Perry. Known her her pin-up style and propped out stage settings – Katy Perry is a performer with a huge love for her job. After years of attempts to slip into the industry, Katy was noticed after her song ‘I Kissed A Girl’ which became a huge hit. She is also in line with Michael Jackson for having FIVE singles from the same album at no.1 on the charts. Her California Dreams tour racked in over $60 million alone! (All this doesn’t include the sales of her albums!)
4. Lady Gaga
Age: 26
Pay: $ 52 million
This is a star that entered Hollywood with a bang! It has to do with those outrageous and daring outfit she puts on. Lady Gaga has got herself some devoted fans (or monsters) which has made her the worlds most popular Twitter user. Though she may be a certain way on the outside – there’s no denying that her music is heartfelt and really catchy! Every single tune that Lady Gaga releases becomes a big hit on the radio. From sold out concerts to chart topping tunes – Lady Gaga is a true performer and well paid for doing it all!
3. Rihanna
Age: 24
Pay: $53 million
Oh na-na.. what’s her name? Rihanna! She is earning the big bucks with catchy songs and her wild style… This Jamaican bombshell has made her stand in the industry and well.. she’s got it all right. Holding many different endorsement deals and even has her own perfume line – there’s no wonder she’s earning the big bucks. Yes, the music is ofcourse the main reason for her income, but it’s good that she’s thinking beyond that.
2. Justin Bieber
Age: 18
Pay: $55 million
The popularity of Justin Bieber started with his hair – and now he’s one of the hottest artist out there. With a huge fan base and a beautiful girl by his side (Selena Gomez) – you could say he’s ruling the world (at least the musical and teenage world) Some people would say that he is the Justin Timberlake of this time – and we have to agree – he has that potential. At the age of 18, he’s already venturing into business. We see a bright and big future for this star!
1. Taylor Swift
Age: 22
Pay: $ 57 million
She may sing about every man and heartbreak she goes through – but it sure gives her the ratings and money that she needs. At the age of 22, this is an artist that has gone beyond everything. Being known for her ‘country’ theme, Taylor Swift is someone who brought back the light into country music. We have to admit, she’s a pretty smart and hard working girl. She tours earns about $1 million per night – and this year, she booked 65 tours! Now that’s pretty impressive. Taylor Swift has worked hard for someone her age – and that’s probably what makes her the highest paid star under the age of 30!
So there you have it! The highest paid stars in Hollywood that are under the age of 30! Did you expect this?
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