2008 Highest Paid Celebs Under 30

12 December 2008 Posted by Chancel 3,861 views 8 Comments

While most of us are barely getting through the trying times of the recession, others particularly celebs, are banking in their millions. 2008 was one of the most economically challenging years since the Great Depression. But not only were these Hollywood stars reported as the highest paid in 2008, they are all under 30!

Out of the 20, five are sports professionals. Let us know which millionaire you would love to switch places with for a day.

Celeb	Occupation	2008 Earnings (in millions, of course)
Beyonce Knowles	Actress, Music Artist, Fashion Designer, Spokesmodel	$80
Justin Timberlake	Music Artist	$44
Kobe Bryant	Basketball Player	$39
LeBron James	Basketball Player	$38
Roger Federer	Tennis Player	$35
Keira Knightley	Actress	$32
Maria Sharapova	Tennis Player	$26
Daniel Radcliffe	Actor	$25
Miley Cyrus	Actress, Music Artist	$25
Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen	Actresses	$15
Serena Williams	Tennis Player	$14
Venus Williams	Tennis Player	$13
Katherine Heigl	Actress	$13
Jonas Brothers	Musicians	$12
Zac Efron	Actor	$5.8
Emma Watson	Actress	$5.5
Ashley Tisdale	Actress	$5.5
Hillary Duff	Actress, Music Artist	$5
Rupert Grint	Actor	$5
Vanessa Hudgens	Actress	$3.5

8 Comments »

FSU dude said:

Timberlake is an actor and business owner. Just a little FYI.

The more you know, the more you grow.

# 15 December 2008 at 2:08 pm

FSU dude said:

Also, Maria Sharapova is a Tennis player and not an actress.

# 15 December 2008 at 2:10 pm

Zeke the Sports Geek said:

How did the Olsen twins make money in 2008. Full House risedual checks that much?

# 18 December 2008 at 6:25 pm

Zeke the Sports Geek said:

Also Heigl is 30.

# 18 December 2008 at 6:27 pm

Zeke the Sports Geek said:

If I was Emma Watson and Rupert Grint I would fire my agent. They may not be Harry Potter but they have basically the same screen time; and neither will make much when the series is over.

# 18 December 2008 at 7:33 pm