MARIAH CAREY – EST. $550 MILLION

She has one of the most distinct voices in music, helping her become one of the foremost divas of this generation. It was in the ’90s when she first signed with Columbia Records and released her debut album, which was struggling at first but then dominated the U.S. Billboard 200 for eleven straight weeks! She is also given credit for being the only artist to have their first five singles top the Hot 100 chart. Mariah has sold over 200 million records worldwide throughout her career, making her one of the best-selling artists of all time.

She’s also got investments in other businesses, including her line of fragrances.

The successful singer then expanded her career to becoming an actress in various films. The level of her success is evident when you think about her estimated net worth of $550 million. With much success in her career, she had trouble finding success in her personal life. When she married Tommy Mottola, whom she was initially signed to, in 1993, she felt that Mottola was trying to control both her personal life and career. The couple decided to hire a lawyer and separate legally in 1998.