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These are the celebrities under 30 who gained popularity and make more money than most people will ever make in their lives. The list consists of long-time stars and has been
on the rich list even before they turn 18, while others are relatively new to the industry. These wealthy celebrities captivated people from all over the world and have been enjoying the spotlight.
Dua Lipa – $58 million
Ever since Dua Lipa’s big debut in 2017, she has been heating up the music charts consistently. When she released her 2nd album Future Nostalgia, she won over people from all over the world. With numerous hit songs and massive success as a singer, there is no way she’ll slow down. Her net worth was earned from different platinum records, numerous hit singles, and tons of sold-out concerts worldwide. Even the pandemic did not stop her from racking up her wealth; she gets bigger and bigger as time passes. Dua Lipa has branched out outside singing and has tried hosting and doing collaborations with some fashion brands.
Liam Payne - $70 million
Liam Payne is a British pop singer who earned his fortune and fame by joining the popular group One Direction and a solo artist. He started his music career at age 14 when he joined The X-Factor. One Direction was formed when he was eliminated as a soloist at the show, so he was then invited to join a group together with four other young male singers who also did not get through. The group they formed did not win and only finished third place in the competition, but they continued working together until they became one of the most popular in the UK and then worldwide. At age 28, Liam takes the sixth spot tied with bandmates Louis and Niall, with a net worth of though US$70 million. Liam enjoys his millions with the luxurious hobby of collecting expensive Lamborghinis parked in his garage.
Louis Tomlinson - $70 million
Louis Tomlinson, 29, is tied up with his bandmate in One Direction, Liam Payne and Niall Horan, with a net worth of US$70 million. His wealth was earned as a member of One Direction and as a judge on X-Factor UK. He is currently doing a world tour as a solo artist after being postponed due to the COVID 19 pandemic last year. Tomlinson enjoys his wealth but also has a place for helping others with his partnership with War Child UK, a foundation that helps protect and stand up for the rights of the affected children in the war zones. When he was added to the X-Factor UK as a judge and a team mentor, it was reported that he was one of the hardest-working members of the judging panel and did help the contestants in the show.
Niall Horan - $70 million
At 28, Niall Horan has made his wealth mostly from his stint as a member of the group One Direction. Though he is a little less popular than bandmate Harry, he is doing good after going solo and separating from his One Direction bandmates. Since the separation, Niall has already produced two solo albums and has been doing album tours since. In 2016, he signed a deal as a solo artist with Capitol Records, where he released his first debut album as a solo artist, This Town. From then on, he has been receiving good reviews for his songs as a solo artist. Like Tomlinson, he is also supposed to go on an album tour, but he had to reschedule his time due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
Little Mix - $73 million
Little Mix is the winner of the X-Factor UK, and they have proven that winning a talent show is indeed life-changing. Just a decade after winning the show X-Factor UK, they enjoy incredible success and even sell over 60 million albums. Though already selling millions, the group did not earn millions from selling albums; they have a lot of deals with endorsements and different appearances. The group consists of Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Perrie Edwards, and Jade Thirlwall. It was only recently that their groupmate Jesy Nelson quit in December 2020 to pursue a solo career.
Harry Styles - $80 million
Harry Styles is considered the most famous member of the group One Direction, and it is evident with his net worth of US$80 million. Styles has earned millions from his stint in One Direction and his career as a songwriter and actor. After the group's disbandment, he was considered to be the most successful solo artist among the members. In 2021 he even won a Grammy award for Best Pop Solo Performance for his song Watermelon Sugar. This year, he was also nominated for Best Music Video for Adore You and Best Pop Vocal Album.
Ed Sheeran - $200 million
For the third time in a row, Ed Sheeran has topped the list and is now enjoying a net worth of US$200 million. Sheeran has consistently topped the list through the years, and no one has gotten close to his wealth. The singer-songwriter earned his wealth from his music career, breaking different records left and right. His song Shape of You is the most streamed song on Spotify, and his tour 'Divide' was the highest-grossing tour of all time. In addition, he just released a new album and currently planning for an album tour.
Sources: Mirror, Celebrity Net Worth, Standard UK