James Patterson – $800 Million
With an annual salary of $90 million, one of the authors who can say that novels can make you a fortune is James Patterson. Most of his work is about a fictional psychologist named Alex Cross. Patterson has also published romance, non-fiction, and thriller novels. Patterson has sold more than 300 million copies around the globe to date. Besides writing, the second season of Kid Stew also debuted with James. This is a show which he co-produced for pre-teens with South Florida PBS. It showcases talented children with different performances such as skits, jokes, music videos, and interviews.
James Patterson
Tom Cruise – $570 Million
Tom Cruise’s acting talent pays off by earning him $50 M as an annual salary. He is an actor who, for his roles, commands a notable price tag. Cruise, who has appeared in at least 50 films, adds directing, producing, and writing to his acting income. You can visit Spain’s first outdoor skydiving simulator to use the special equipment that Cruise used in the movie, Mission Impossible: Fallout, to feel like you’re in Tom’s shoes. Tom has to pay child support amounting to $400 K each year for their daughter, Suri, until 2024 after his divorce from Katie Holmes, according to a prenuptial agreement.
Tom Cruise
