J.K. Rowling – $1bn
As popularity of the Harry Potter books rose, so did the popularity of J.K. Rowling. Believe it or not the author was once on welfare. Her story is definitely a rags-to-riches one that is inspiring. The magical world that she has introduced is nothing short of amazing.
Paul McCartney – $1.2bn
Paul McCartney has definitely achieved unparalleled success in the music world. Despite the fact that he rarely plays these days, he actually doesn’t need to anymore. Fun fact: he made an appearance in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Fans of his music know that he put out a collection of his full discography in 2016.