Hollywood these days is mostly about the young and the beautiful; the glossier the better. But in the midst of this somewhat discriminatory world of celebrities, there are quite a few superstars who manage to live up to their name and keep the cash flowing in despite being at an age where most of us would be thinking about raising our grandchildren.
Following, we would like to present you with a list of the top 6 earning celebrities over 50. These celebrities were ranked using the figures released by Forbes Magazine, which represent estimates of how much they have earned between June 2012 and June 2013.
Retirement? Nowhere in sight for the following celebrities. Let’s take a look at the countdown.
No. 6: James Patterson
Earnings: $91 million
Age: 66 years old
James Patterson may have lost his title as the highest paid author, but he is still making a lot of money. Patterson is already in his 60s, but there’s no sign of him slowing down: he managed to amass a whopping $91 million in just one short year.
No. 5: Howard Stern
Earnings: $95 million
Age: 59 years old
The outspoken radio personality cashes in an annual salary of nearly $100 million. Although sometimes heavily criticized, Stern has managed to stay true to his personality throughout the years, making him one of the best paid celebrities over 50.
No. 4: E.L. James
Earnings: $95 million
Age: 50 years old
E.L. James just celebrated her 50th birthday this year, but there’s no stopping this year’s most sold-out author. Her creation, the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy, took the world by storm, with millions of copies being sold like hot cakes. Unlike other authors, it took Miss James just one book series to make her an incredibly rich woman. And with an upcoming movie inspired by the trilogy on the way, it is safe to assume that her earnings will increase even more.
No. 3: Simon Cowell
Earnings: $95 million
Age: 54 years old
The talent show judge, TV personality, entrepreneur, and producer has a yearly income of almost $100 million dollars, making him the third best paid celebrity over the age of 50. Although sometimes criticized and disliked for his lack of empathy, speaking your mind and telling it like it is seems to be paying off.
No. 2: Steven Spielberg
Earnings: $100 million
Age: 67 years old
Steven Spielberg is arguably the most popular, acknowledged, and appreciated film directors in history. He receives constant dividends and royalties from his plethora of movies directed, but his income is also sustained by ticket sales at the Universal theme parks.
No. 1: Madonna
Earnings: $125 million
Age: 55 years old
Madonna’s latest album may have been a complete flop, but this has not stopped her from cashing in a whole lot of money. Her tour was a massive success with tickets sold out at each performance as fans gathered round to hear her classic singles. In addition, Madonna also makes good money from her fragrance and clothing lines, as well as her investments with various companies.
