Tyler Perry Becomes World’s Richest Actor Surpassing Shah Rukh Khan And Tom Cruise
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Tyler Perry has become the richest actor in the world
- Shah Rukh Khan and Tom Cruise are in top 5
- Tyler’s net worth is around $1.4 billion
Tyler Perry has become the world’s richest actor, according to a media report. He surpassed Shah Rukh Khan and Tom Cruise to secure the top position.
Meet world’s richest actor
According to Hindustan Times’ report, Tyler’s net worth is around $1.4 billion (Rs 11,500 crore), more than any other male actor in the world. Comedian Jerry Seinfeld has a net worth of $1 billion. Dwayne Johnson is next with $890 million whereas Shah Rukh Khan comes with $870 million and Tom Cruise has $800 million.
It comes as a surprise to many as Tyler has done little work in his career apart from portraying the character of Mabel ‘Madea’ Simmons in the comedy franchise Madea. It comprised 12 live-action films, 11 plays, and a bunch of TV appearances.
While Tyler tops the list of male actors, Jemi Gertz is the world’s richest female celebrity with a net worth of $ 8 billion. Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez are in the top 5.
About Tyler Perry
According to a Forbes report, Tyler’s wealth comes from the entertainment industry and not just from his acting projects. Reportedly, he earned $320 million as the creator and producer of Madea and his other films and plays. It is said that Perry is one of the only actors in Hollywood to own his own studio, allowing him to produce content in-house and eliminate the middleman.
Apart from this, Tyler has a deal with media giant ViacomCBS, which gives him a 25% stake in the BET+ platform worth $60 million. The Forbes report further mentioned that Tyler Perry has $300 million in ‘cash and investments’ and $40 million in ‘homes and toys.’
