From Atlanta to Hollywood: Georgia's highest net worth celebrities revealed
Georgia is home to a wealth of talent, and some of its natives have achieved remarkable financial success in their respective fields.
From music to sports to acting, these celebrities who were born in Georgia have made a significant impact on the world stage.
List compiled with the help of celebritynetworth.com.
Who is the top paid singer from Georgia?
Kanye West was born in Atlanta on June 8, 1977. West is an American rapper and singer-songwriter and he has an estimated net worth of $400 million.
West is known for his music, fashion, and culture, making him one of the highest-paid celebrities from Georgia.
Other top net worth in Georgia?
Luke Bryan: $160 million
Alan Jackson $150 million
Jason Aldean: $80 million
Michael Stipe: $75 million
Zac Brown: $50 million
Andre 3000: $35 million
Who is the top paid athlete from Georgia?
Dwight Howard was born on December 8, 1985, in Atlanta. He attended Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy during his high school years before he entered the 2004 NBA draft.
Howard is a professional basketball player known for his presence on the court as a center. He currently plays for the Taiwan Mustangs and he has a net worth of $140 million.
Who else is from Georgia?
Deshaun Watson: $60 million
Anthony Edwards: $40 million
*Fran Tarkenton: $300 million (Was born in Virginia but raised in Athens. much of it made as a businessman outside athletics)
Who is the top paid actor from Georgia?
Julia Roberts was born on October 28, 1967, in Smyrna. She attended Fitzhugh Lee Elementary School, Griffin Middle School, and Campbell High School. She also attended Georgia State University but did not graduate.
She skyrocketed to fame with her role in "Pretty Woman," in 1990. Roberts has starred in numerous successful films and she has a net worth of $250 million.
Who else is from Georgia?
Chlo? Grace Moretz: $12 million
Elle fanning: $6 million
Christopher Tucker: $5 million
This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: Born in Georgia: The highest net worth celebrities of 2024
