30 wealthiest Latino/Hispanic celebrities

The 30 wealthiest Latino/Hispanic celebrities.

How is a celebrity’s net worth calculated?

These are the richest stars.

Calculating a celebrity’s net worth is an incredibly complex endeavor that primarily involves a lot of educated guessing.

It also demands thorough research (one must truly delve into the heart of the matter), and, of course, compiling information available from various public sources.

Here, we have worked to provide the most accurate figures we could find to the best of our ability.

Now, who are the wealthiest Latino/Hispanic celebrities in the world? Some names will surprise you, while others won’t. Let’s take a peek into the glamorous world of the most affluent celebrities of our time.

Wealthiest Hispanic celebrities: First up is Carlos Slim Helú

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In the top spot of wealthiest Hispanic celebrities, boasting a massive fortune of $59.9 billion (in real-time), we present the mogul of Telmex, América Móvil and Grupo Carso — none other than Carlos Slim Helú!

While not exactly a celebrity in strict terms, Slim, the wealthiest man in the Hispanic world, is famous simply for being incredibly wealthy. Remarkable, isn’t it?

So, who in Latin America and the world know the prolific tycoon behind Sanborns? Exactly! Carlos Slim was rich before being rich was fashionable.

Between 2010 and 2013, he was the wealthiest man in the world. However, newcomers like Jeff Bezos (of Amazon), Elon Musk (of Tesla), and Mark Zuckerberg (of Facebook) have since dethroned him.

Cristiano Ronaldo

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According to sufficiently reliable sources, the Brazilian star has just joined the billionaire club, becoming the first professional footballer in history to do so.

The astronomical discrepancy between the top two positions is quite notable and revealing. However, one billion is still a considerable fortune.

In addition to his soccer salary, Nike pays him over $20 million annually for a lifetime contract he signed in 2016, making him — alongside Michael Jordan and LeBron James — one of the only ones with such an agreement with the sportswear brand.

Furthermore, it is rumored that Ronaldo earns more money as an Instagram influencer than as a player, as he has an overwhelming base of followers and fans on social media.

Lionel Messi, another footballer, is among the wealthiest Hispanic celebrities

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Ronaldo’s ‘archrival’ always follows him closely. We confess that due to the fierce competition between the two stars, it remains undecided for now who is truly richer.

However, what is clear to us is that the gap is very narrow.

According to the Heraldo de España, Messi was the fourth athlete to become a billionaire, behind Tiger Woods, Floyd Mayweather and, of course, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Like Ronaldo, Messi has a massive following both on Instagram and Facebook. He has a multimillion-dollar lifetime contract with the Adidas brand and several other commercial contracts.

Julio Iglesias

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Born Julio José Iglesias de la Cueva, on September 23, 1943, in Madrid, the renowned Spanish singer whose career has spanned several decades has an estimated net worth of around $800 million.

Iglesias ranks among the richest Spanish singer’s in his country. He has recorded 77 albums and sold nearly 300 million copies of his music internationally in 14 different languages.

He rose to fame in the 70s and 80s and has continued to tour successfully for over 40 years.

He has sold over 350 million records and was named the best-selling Latin music artist in history by Sony Music Entertainment, so his wealth shouldn’t come as a huge surprise.

Mariah Carey

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Mariah Carey is one of the wealthiest pop divas in the entertainment industry.

The star of Afro-Venezuelan descent has earned her fortune primarily through the sale of about 200 million albums worldwide, placing her among the best-selling female singers of all time.

She enjoys a fortune of approximately $560 million.

The singer rose to fame in 1990 with her self-titled album Mariah Carey, becoming an instant mega-star.

Gisele Bündchen is one of the wealthiest Hispanic celebrities

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The only former supermodel on our list, Gisele Caroline Bündchen, was born in the state of Rio Grande do Sul on July 20, 1980.

She was the highest-paid supermodel in the world for 14 years.

While you may not see her much these days, Bündchen still works primarily behind the scenes and currently has several contracts with various luxury brands.

These include Chanel, Carolina Herrera, and Louis Vuitton.

What is Gloria Estefan’s net worth?

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Another notable pop queen on our list is the Cuban Gloria Estefan. Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García was born in Havana on September 1, 1957.

She was a huge and unstoppable sensation in the 70s and 80s. She is among the 100 best-selling music artists of all time and has an estimated 100 million records sold worldwide.

She has won seven Grammy Awards and her musical career has spanned more than five decades.

Gloria and her husband Emilio Estefan own several businesses together. According to Forbes, Estefan and her husband have a collective net worth ranging between $500 million and $700 million.

Jennifer López is one of the wealthiest Hispanic celebrities

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There is not a single word to define the multifaceted billionaire that is Jennifer Lopez. She has various sources of income as a singer, dancer, actress, businesswoman, and producer.

It seems that there’s nothing she can’t do, which is perhaps why her net worth continues to skyrocket.

JLo has a net worth of around $450 million, making her one of the wealthiest Hispanic celebrities. She is one of the most influential Latin artists in the United States and internationally.

She has sold over 70 million records worldwide and has starred in numerous successful films. She is also an accomplished businesswoman with her fragrance line, clothing collection and production company.

Alex Rodríguez

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The former baseball player and JLo’s ex, also known by his nickname A-Rod, has accumulated his own fortune over the years.

Although he lost a main source of income when he retired from baseball years ago, he still has a considerable fortune from his real estate business and investments as an entrepreneur.

He owns A-Rod Corp, Newport Property Construction, and Monument Capital Management. In addition, he has invested in various companies and businesses.

Alex Rodriguez was the highest-paid player in Major League Baseball before retiring in 2016, and his career-accumulated net worth was estimated at about $441.3 million.

Jessica Alba is one of the richest celebrities

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Jessica Marie Alba is a renowned American actress and entrepreneur. At the age of 13, she began acting in movies and appeared in The Secret Life of Alex Mack and Camp Nowhere, from which her acting career took off.

Besides her notable acting career, she has also established her empire outside of Hollywood as an entrepreneur.

Motherhood was a source of creativity and inspiration for Alba, who, after having her first child in 2008, faced the need to find baby products free of toxic chemicals, accessible, eco-friendly, and safe to use.

This led to the founding of The Honest Company, which has come to be valued at $1 billion.

Shakira is definitely one of the wealthiest Hispanic celebrities

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Shakira is one of the richest artists in the world. The Colombian singer-songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, actress and designer has an estimated net worth of $300 million.

Besides releasing Grammy-worthy music, Shakira has also sold over 125 million albums internationally.

The international superstar from Barranquilla is the second most successful Latin singer of all time after Gloria Estefan, and the best-selling Colombian artist of all time.

The Colombian earns much of her income through album sales, advertising campaigns, and also through her concert tours.

Plácido Domingo

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For those not well acquainted with Plácido Domingo, here’s a quick introduction to the celebrated ‘King of Opera.’ His real name is José Plácido Domingo Embil, and he was born on January 21, 1941, in Spain.

In late 1962, Domingo signed his first contract with the National Opera of Israel in Tel Aviv. What initially was a six-month contract was later extended to two and a half years.

From there, the singer’s career flourished. Having performed extensively in many operas, Domingo not only gained international notoriety but also economic growth.

He sings in all the major operas around the world and has made an incomparable number of recordings. Now that you know him, you undoubtedly understand why he is worth approximately $300 million.

José Carreras

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José Carreras was born on December 5, 1946, in Barcelona, Spain. He was discovered by another Spanish opera singer, the renowned and unparalleled Monserrat Caballé.

Currently, he constitutes a third of the world’s most prominent trio of tenors. He began his professional career in 1970 at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona with the works of Nabucco and Lucrezia Borgia.

His repertoire is extensive and consists of more than sixty works. His discography is vast and includes over 150 recordings, among which are 50 complete operas, oratorios, classic recitals and also popular music.

He has received countless gold and platinum records around the world. The famous Spanish tenor’s net worth is estimated at $250 million.

Neymar Jr.

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Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, better known internationally as Neymar Jr., is a Brazilian soccer player born in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo state, on February 5, 1992.

His transfer from Barcelona to PSG was the most expensive in soccer history, estimated at about $225 million.

Besides his salary as a footballer, Neymar Jr. has several commercial contracts, the most lucrative being the one he has with the sports brand Puma.

With an annual salary of $80 million along with his various sources of income, he has the potential to create an immeasurable value empire.

Fernando Alonso

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Fernando Alonso Díaz was born in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain, in July 1981. He has the most victories of any Spanish Formula 1 driver, with 32 Grand Prix wins and he has the sixth highest number of podiums at 97.

Alonso has an annual salary of around $40 million as a Formula 1 driver, but his net worth has been estimated at a value six times higher. It is estimated that he currently has a net worth of $240 million.

The renowned racer has earned his net worth over the years as a driver for Minardi, Renault, McLaren, and Ferrari. He was a two-time Formula One World Drivers’ Champion in 2005 and 2006.

He is a prolific winner, and among his victories are three in the Malaysian Grand Prix, three in the German Grand Prix, three in the European Grand Prix and three in the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Oscar de la Hoya

Oscar De La Hoya was born on February 4, 1973, in East Los Angeles, California, to Mexican immigrants. The retired professional boxer is one of the most successful boxers the nation has had.

His achievements are endless, and he won the gold medal at just 19 years old. Throughout his illustrious career, the ‘Golden Boy’ won 10 titles in 6 different weight classes.

Since his retirement from professional boxing in 2009, Oscar has remained active in sports as a sports promoter through his Golden Boy Promotions, a company established by Oscar in 2002.

Oscar won his first professional match in a first-round KO. 12 fights later, he won his first world title, the WBO super featherweight title. Currently, the champion has a net worth of about $240 million.

Wealthy Hispanic celebrities include Salma Hayek

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Salma Hayek is a Mexican actress and producer born on September 2, 1966. The 54-year-old from Veracruz has had a long and illustrious career in the acting world and has won several prestigious awards.

In late April 2006, at an art exhibition in Venice, the actress met French businessman François-Henri Pinault, chairman of the luxury conglomerate PPR, owner of luxury brands such as Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Balenciaga.

This pivotal moment has drastically increased the net worth of the celebrated actress.

By itself, Hayek’s estimated net worth is about $200 million, an already colossal amount. However, her husband François-Henri Pinault is worth a staggering $44.9 billion!

Rafael Nadal

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Even those who are not tennis fans have heard of Rafael Nadal, a testament to the notoriety he has achieved as a tennis player. The Spaniard is, alongside Roger Federer, one of the best players of his generation and in history.

To date, he has won an impressive 20 Grand Slam tournaments, once the Olympic Games, 35 ATP Masters 1000 Cups; indeed, his achievements are truly overflowing and continue to grow.

In recent years, he has made more than $80 million from this alone. His successes on the court and his fresh, simple and scandal-free image have made him the face of several brands, like Nike, Time Force and Nintendo.

In addition, he has investment funds, has delved into the business world in Mexico and has his own academy. The acclaimed tennis player has a net worth ranging between $180 and $200 million, according to various sources.

Sofía Vergara

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With unique charisma and stunning beauty, the talented actress, Sofía Vergara, has managed to position herself as one of the historically most successful Latin actresses.

For seven consecutive years, Vergara has been the highest-paid actress in the world according to Forbes, with earnings of $43 million in the last 12 months.

Sofía’s substantial earnings are attributed to her generous salary from Modern Family, her numerous advertising campaigns and also her income as a judge on the reality show America’s Got Talent.

The Modern Family star ranks among the wealthiest in the acting world, with a net worth of $180 million.

Luis Miguel can’t be left off the list of wealthiest Hispanic celebrities

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Luis Miguel is indisputably one of the most iconic and successful Latin American artists of all time. The Puerto Rican native and naturalized Mexican, was born on April 19, 1970.

He has a vast repertoire of musical styles, including funk, pop, ballads, boleros, tangos, jazz, big band, and mariachi. Luis Miguel, affectionately nicknamed ‘El Sol de México,’ is recognized for his highly lucrative live performances.

With the Luis Miguel Tour, he visited 22 countries in America and Europe, where he performed over a period of three years with a total of 223 shows worldwide, making it the longest-grossing tour by a Latin artist.

He also holds the record for the most consecutive sold-out performances at the National Auditorium in Mexico. Without a doubt, he has earned his considerable fortune of $180 million!

Pitbull

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Armando Christian Pérez, better known in the entertainment world as Pitbull, was born on January 15, 1981, in Miami, Florida.

His ambitious spirit has allowed him to succeed and overcome what can be described as humble and unfavorable beginnings.

He has managed, through his career as a singer and various other means, to amass an impressive net worth, estimated at $185 million.

In November 2013, Pitbull launched his own line of fragrances with Jacavi Worldwide and Parlux. He also owns a radio station. It seems that in a few years, the singer will own an immense and unsurpassable empire.

Bruno Mars

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Peter Gene Hernandez, professionally known as Bruno Mars, is a true virtuoso being a singer, songwriter, record producer, musician and dancer.

He is of Puerto Rican descent and was born on October 8, 1985. He is recognized for his performances on stage, his talent for retro showmanship, and for performing in a wide range of musical styles.

Mars has sold more than 130 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling musical artists in history.

Currently, Mars has an estimated net worth of $175 million and continues to grow his musical empire.

Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera has a total net worth estimated at $160 million, which is unsurprising given the instant success she experienced with her self-titled debut album.

Her self-titled album debuted on the US Billboard 200 with sales of 253,000 copies in the first week. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America and has sold over 9 million copies in the U.S. alone.

The five-time Grammy winner, Christina Aguilera, also works as a judge on The Voice, earning close to $17 million per season.

She has sold over 100 million albums worldwide and is one of the best-selling musical artists in history.

Saul ‘El Canelo’ Álvarez

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One of the most renowned public figures in the sports world in Mexico is Saúl ‘El Canelo’ Álvarez, as his talent in boxing has highlighted and consolidated him as one of the best in the world within this sport.

The famous boxer has won world championships in four different weight classes. Due to his undeniable talent and skill in the ring, he has a large number of fans, and his fights are among the most followed in Mexico.

Canelo has become an international boxing icon, and that is why he has managed to amass a net worth of about $140 million.

His fights are listed among the highest-paid. In addition, he has multiple contracts with various companies and brands.

Cameron Diaz

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The prolific actress has starred in numerous blockbuster and successful films throughout her nearly three-decade career. Before retiring in 2016, she was among the highest-paid in Hollywood.

Therefore, it’s not surprising that she is among the wealthiest Latin celebrities. Among her most commercially successful films are: There’s Something About Mary, Charlie’s Angels, and the Shrek franchise.

Besides the money she has earned as an actress, over the years, Cameron has had very lucrative contracts with luxury brands TAG Heuer and Pour La Victoire. Her current net worth is estimated at approximately $140 million.

Andrés Iniesta is another footballer on the list of wealthiest Hispanic celebrities

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Andres Iniesta was born on May 11, 1984, in Fuentealbilla, a municipality located in the province of Albacete, Spain.

The Vissel Kobe midfielder (Japan League) is one of the highest-paid footballers in the world with an annual salary of about $33 million.

He developed most of his 22-year career with the Barcelona team until 2018 when he left the club.

Iniesta is the most decorated Spanish footballer and is widely considered one of the best midfielders in the history of football. His net worth is estimated at $120 million.

Enrique Iglesias

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Singer Enrique Iglesias currently has a net worth of more than $100 million. Enrique has sold over 100 million records (albums and singles combined) around the world.

In addition, he has made appearances in various television series and movies, managing to accumulate a great fortune.

Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler was born on May 8, 1975, in Madrid, Spain. He is the son of the aforementioned Julio Iglesias. He is a Spanish-Filipino singer, songwriter, actor and record producer and is widely known as the king of Latin pop.

Iglesias has scored more than 150 number-one songs across all Billboard charts. He has had five singles in the top five of the Billboard Hot 100, including two number ones.

Marc Anthony

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The Puerto Rican descent singer was born on September 16, 1968. Undoubtedly, he is one of the most important and prominent Latin stars of recent times.

Marc Anthony’s fortune is valued at about $85 million. Apart from being the best-selling salsa artist in history, he has also become quite an influential entrepreneur in the business world.

Moreover, he has created a quite profitable career as an actor and producer, working with the cream of the crop in Hollywood.

The ex-husband of Jennifer Lopez, since 2009, became a minority shareholder of the Miami Dolphins football team. It seems that soon, Anthony will become a mega-magnate, surpassing the wealthiest on our list.

Eugenio Derbez

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Eugenio Derbez truly is a multifaceted genius, being simultaneously an actor, producer, director, and comedian. In March 2016, he boasted his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

It is alleged that Derbez owns a fortune that rounds to $80 million dollars. Derbez has written, directed, and produced many of the most important programs on Mexican television.

In 2013, Derbez produced, directed, and starred in what has been, to this day, his highest-grossing film. Instructions Not Included remains the historically highest-selling Hispanic film internationally.

The Mexican actor has also appeared in numerous other films throughout his career, and there’s no doubt that his wealth will multiply exponentially given his unparalleled versatility and his prolific television and cinematic record.

Last on the list of wealthiest Hispanic celebrities is Carlos Santana

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There are two irrefutable facts about Carlos Santana — e is one of the best guitarists of all time, and after a long and illustrious career as a musician, he has accumulated quite a fortune.

We conclude our list with Mexican Carlos Santana, who rose to fame in the 90s.

Born on July 20, 1947, Carlos Humberto Santana Barragán, better known artistically as Carlos Santana, learned to play his first musical instrument (the violin) at just five years old.

In 2018, Forbes magazine gave him a quite high ranking among the richest Mexican celebrities. With an estimated net worth of about $80 million, Carlos Santana is the thirtieth richest Latino on our list.