From Hollywood actors to elite athletes, these are the world’s highest-paid stars

Published on May 05, 2023 at 11:42 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis

Last updated on May 08, 2023 at 3:52 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by Kate Bain

From Hollywood actors to elite athletes, these are the world’s highest-paid stars

Did you know that a world-famous boxer once received a $275 million payday for a fight that only lasted 28 minutes? Imagine that.

And did you know Tom Cruise took a pay cut to film Top Gun: Maverick… so that he could make more later earning a share of the film’s box office gross?

From the outrageous eight-figures fees that top-class boxers charge, to Spotify’s most-streamed artists, find out more about the world’s highest-paid stars with our quiz.

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Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.