9 Of The Richest Canadian Celebrities You Would Never Expect
When you think of incredibly wealthy celebrities, it's easy to picture them in massive mansions in Los Angeles or New York, but you definitely don't think about people like that hanging out here in Canada. As it turns out, we've actually got some seriously wealthy talent here in the great North, and we sure are proud of it! Who are the wealthiest Canadian celebrities?
People like Justin Bieber and Drake obviously made the list, as they're some of the most iconic people in the music industry right now, but there's definitely some Canadians on here who just might surprise you:
Céline Dion // $800 million
Céline released her debut album when she was just a teenager - her late husband and former manager, Rene Angelil actually mortgaged his house to fund the project. Now, at the age of 51, she's accumulated a net worth of $800 million.
Shania Twain // $370 million
Country singer Shania Twain was born in Windsor, Ontario. She was born with the name Eilleen Regina Edwards but took on her iconic stage name when she started performing in the early 1990s. In the years since she's earned herself a net worth of $375 million.
Justin Bieber // $265 million
Since he released the bop that is One Time back in the day, we've all watched Justin Bieber grow up to be a Canadian pop legend. Although he doesn't make music or tour quite as frequently anymore, he's still amassed a whopping $265 million.
Mike Myers // $175 million
Over the years, Mike Myers has taken on some pretty iconic roles from Shrek to Austin Powers. The actor was born in Scarborough, Ontario, and has earned himself a whopping $175 million from his various acting gigs and other projects.
Jim Carrey // $150 million
Jim Carrey was born in Newmarket, Ontario, but also holds American citizenship. He's known for taking on goofy roles and has been in films like Dumb and Dumber, The Mask, and Ace Ventura. His net worth sits at roughly $150 million and is still growing.
Drake // $90 million
If you're a fan of rap music, Drake is probably one of the first people you think of when you think "Canada". He started out his career on Degrassi, and eventually went on to pursue a career in rap, which has lead him to his fortune of $90 million.
Ryan Reynolds // $75 million
Over the years, Ryan Reynolds has stolen the hearts of not just Canadians, but people all around the world. Whether it's his good looks, hilarious personality, or undoubtable talent, it's not hard to find a reason to love him. He's earned his $75 million through acting, and his Aviation Gin company.
Michael Bublé // $60 Million
When Christmas time rolls around, you can't help but find yourself singing along to some Michael Bublé. The singer was born in Burnaby, British Columbia, and apart from his iconic voice, he also makes money from his women's fragrance, Named by Invitation which retails for about $80 a bottle.
Seth Rogen // $55 million
If there ever was such a thing as the "perfect Canadian" I think it would have to be Seth Rogen. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Seth makes his money by starring in various comedies such as Knocked Up and The Interview. He also recently announced his own all-Canadian cannabis line, which is sure to bring in some hefty revenue.