Child Stars Who Are Super Rich Today

Have you ever wondered what happens to child stars as they grow up? Many of them manage to not only stay in the limelight but also accumulate massive wealth. This phenomenon often sparks curiosity about their journeys, struggles, and successes. In a world where fame can be fleeting, some child actors have successfully transitioned into adulthood while maintaining their riches. This article will explore the lives of several former child stars who have become incredibly wealthy adults and examine how they achieved their financial success.

Some child stars appear to defy the odds, turning what could have been a short-lived career into a long-lasting legacy. With the right choices and a bit of luck, they have built impressive fortunes through various ventures, including acting, singing, and even business. From iconic roles in film and television to influential music careers, these stars have found ways to thrive beyond their childhood fame. Let's dive into the lives of these successful individuals and see just how they transformed their early success into enduring wealth.

In this article, we will highlight several notable child stars who have managed to establish themselves as successful and rich adults. Their stories serve as inspiration and a reminder that with determination and hard work, it's possible to achieve great things, even in the competitive world of entertainment. So, buckle up as we take a closer look at the wealthiest child stars and what they've accomplished since their early days in the spotlight!

Magic Makes Mad Moola: Emma Watson
Bazinga! Kaley Cuoco Makes How Much?
The Biebs Makes Bank: Justin Bieber
No Longer at the Bottom: Drake
Blossom Banks the Big Bucks Now: Mayim Bialik
Twerking All the Way to the Bank: Miley Cyrus
Cheer Up, K-Stew, You're Loaded: Kristen Stewart
Family Dysfunction That Pays: Modern Family Cast
The King of the World: Leonardo DiCaprio
Born to Bring Home the Bacon: The Olsen Twins
Dakota Fanning's a Serious Artist, Who Happens to Be Rich
Suddenly Swimming in Cash: Brooke Shields
Keep It Secret, Keep It Safe-Ly Diversified: Elijah Wood
More Like 'Malcolm on Top': Frankie Muniz
Portman's Plentiful Paydays: Natalie Portman
Checkbook Engorgio: Daniel Radcliffe

Magic Makes Mad Moola

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According to Forbes, from June 1, 2016 to June 1, 2017, Emma Watson made a staggering $14 million thanks to paychecks from the live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast (2017) and fees from The Circle (2017). That’s a lot of scratch, although it pales in comparison to what she raked in playing a child wizard in the Harry Potter series.

Even if the British beauty never wanted to step foot in front of a camera again, she wouldn’t have to, thanks to the reported $60 million (per The Hollywood Reporter) she collected from her time at Hogwarts. However, it wasn’t the easiest road to riches.

Speaking with Porter magazine (via Cosmopolitan) in 2016, Watson said that the strain of growing up in the spotlight caused her to endlessly question herself, and that she became envious of her “friends who had a clear sense of self.” She added, “While my contemporaries were dying their hair and figuring out who they were, I was figuring out who Hermione was and how best to portray her.”

We’re no math scholars, but $60 million buys more than a few bottles of Sun-In, right?

Bazinga! Kaley Cuoco Makes How Much?

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Kaley Cuoco has been with the CBS juggernaut The Big Bang Theory since 2007 — and now we know why. According to Forbes, Cuoco was the fourth-highest paid actress in Hollywood from June 1, 2016 to June 1, 2017, earning a staggering $26 million. In fact, she and her principal castmates have been raking in jaw-dropping dough since the show’s eighth season — $1 million per episode, in fact. (That figure has reportedly since changed, but more on that one in a second.)

Outside of The Big Bang Theory, the former 8 Simple Rules (2002-05) star’s resume has been pretty, you know, basic, but with that kind of cash coming in every year, who needs a side project? To wit

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