Forbes has released the list of Top 100 highest-paid entertainers of the world in 2020. Undoubtedly, the combined earnings of all these celebrities have drastically come down compared to 2019 owing to the global pandemic, the world’s highest-paid celebrities earned a combined $6.1 billion before taxes and fees, a $200 million drop from 2019.
Akshay Kumar is the only Indian celebrity on the Forbes annual list of 100 Highest-Paid Celebs. However, Akshay’s rank has dropped to #52 (his earnings are estimated at $48.5 million) from last year’s #33 with $65 million. The 52-year-old superstar has left behind Hollywood biggies such as Will Smith, who is ranked at #69 with earnings of $44.5 million, and Angeline Jolie, who ranks at #99 with $35.5 million. On the Forbes list, Akshay is also ahead of pop stars such as Rihanna (#60), Katy Perry (#86), Lady Gaga (#87), and Jennifer Lopez (#56). Forbes describes Akshay Kumar as “Bollywood’s top-earning star” and “One of India’s most philanthropic celebrities – he donated $4.5 million to coronavirus relief in the country.” Forbes also lists Akshay’s upcoming web-series debut, Amazon Prime’s ‘The End’, and his much-awaited film ‘Bachchan Pandey’ and ‘Bell Bottom’ in his bio.
Not only does Akshay Kumar do the greatest number of films in a year as the lead actor, but he also runs a production company and also has several brand endorsements on his plate. He is also expected to make his web debut with a show tentatively titled The End.
The 2020 Forbes 100 list is topped by model-entrepreneur Kylie Jenner with $590 million while American rapper Kanye West, tennis champ Roger Federer, football stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi take up the next few spots. Tyler Perry, Neymar, Howard Stern, Lebron James, and Dwayne Johnson complete the top 10. The list also features the Jonas Brothers at #20.
