TYLER PERRY – $1 BILLION

Tyler Perry is a juggernaut in the entertainment industry. He is regarded as one of the most prominent African-American figures in Hollywood, with a career stretching decades. He is known for creating and playing the role of Madea, who is a tough elderly woman. In addition, he acted in several films, including Gone Girl, Star Trek, and Vice. Aside from acting, he became distinguished thanks to his various directorial credits, mostly revolving around his Madea character.

Over the years, Perry has made a massive wealth of around $1 billion, making him one of the wealthiest African-American celebrities in Hollywood. A large part of his wealth is derived from his various investments and contracts in several entertainment companies, most notably BET, the Oprah Winfrey Network, and ViacomCBS. In addition, Perry has established his own production company, based in Atlanta, and has several real estate properties in the city.