JANET JACKSON |SINGER | $190 MILLION

Janet Jackson has successfully made a huge name for herself outside the shadow of the famous Jackson family. She used to be a role model for youth during her heyday. The lyrical content of her songs mainly focused on social issues that opened the eyes of many. Her music and dance moves also helped MTV grow, while she rose to an incredible degree of prominence, breaking gender and racial barriers at the same time.

With all these things, it is safe to say that Jackson is an icon in her own right. She is one of the highest-paid artists in the industry and even dubbed as one of the world’s best performers. Though she has also received criticisms, she has a fair share of heaps of praise as well. With her success, it is no surprise that Jackson has amassed a net worth of $190 million.