Many Australian celebrities are living the good life and have amassed quite a fortune. Here are the top richest Australian celebrities.
1. Greg Norman – $300 Million
Well-known retired professional golfer, Gregory Norman was World’s No. 1 for 331 weeks during the in the 1980′s. Widely called The Great White Shark or The Shark, throughout his professional career, Norman won 20 PGA Tours, 14 European Tours, two Japan Golf Tour, and 31 PGA Tour of Australasia where he finished 3rd all the time.
As entrepreneur he has several business ventures which include Great White Shark Enterprises, Greg Norman Golf Course Design, Medallist Developments, Southern Cross Developments, Greg Norman Turf Company, Greg Norman Estates wineries, GSH Investments and more.
2. Nicole Kidman – $120 Million
One of the greatest actresses in Hollywood, Nicole Kidman is talented actress, singer and movie producer. Her estimated net worth is around $120 Million. She is among the highest-paid actresses in the worldwide.
3. Hugh Jackman – $100 Million
Actor and producer, Hugh Jackman became known to American audiences for his role as Logan/Wolverine the popular Marvel comic X-Men (2000). The Sydney native increased his fortune thanks to the blockbuster The Wolverine, X-Men: Days of Future Past, and the thriller Prisoners. Not forgetting his lucrative sponsorship deals with German car Audi and Lipton’s iced tea range.
4. George Lazenby – $100 Million
George Lazenby is an Australian actor and model who has a net worth of $100 million. He starred in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service as James Bond back in 1969. Prior to that he worked as an Australian model for the majority of the 1960s. In 1971 he starred in another James Bond movie, “Diamonds are Forever” once again playing James Bond. He then went on to act in other movies such as Master Ninja II, Fatally Yours and Kentucky Fried Movie. Beyond that, his career never really took off. He now works in real estate investment and business.
5. Kylie Minogue – $75 Million
In her 40’s, Minogue has enjoyed more than two decades in the music business, the actress-turned-singer, still has the ability to generate mammoth ticket sales for her live concerts. As actress on Australian soap Neighbours she earned just £150 per episode, she later hit the music world by storm with her cover version of Locomotion in 1987. She make her money through Darenote, a UK company run by her parents. The company manages the payments from her tours, records, royalties and other business ventures such as perfumes and home wares.
6. Elle Macpherson – $60 Million
Pretty and smart, Elle Macpherson has invested in other industries which has boost her fortune. The Australian supermodel, TV Host and businesswoman added to her name numerous bestselling fashion and keep-fit brands. Her biggest success was the 1990 launch of her lingerie line, which has gone on to become best-selling fashion lingerie brand in Britian. Macpherson has an estimated net worth of $60 million, according to Forbes.
7. Keith Urban – $45 Million
Keith Urban is country music singer, guitarist and songwriter from New Zealand, raised in Australia.He has received more success in United States and Canada. He remains popular in Australia and New Zealand as well.
=8. Geoffrey Rush – $40 Million
Australian award-winning actor and film producer, Geoffrey Roy Rush has an estimated net worth of $40 million. Geoffrey Rush has won a Tony Award, an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, three BAFTAs, two Golden Globes, and three SAG Awards. An incredibly busy and successful performer, he has appeared in such films as, “Shine”, “Pirates of the Caribbean”, and “The King’s Speech”.
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