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Since the dawn of time (or since 1998, which is basically the dawn of time), Beyonce’s net worth has been staggeringly high. The sort of wealth that means she earns more in an hour than most people will in a lifetime. But just how much, exactly, is that? And how much has the phenomenal success of Lemonade added to it?
Every time you think Beyonce has reached peak levels of fame, success and talent, she unveils another album and levels up. By releasing Lemonade, one of the best albums of the year so far, alongside a feature-length film that should probably get some sort of Oscar nomination, she once again outdid herself.
And with stratospheric success comes mind-boggling wealth. According to Forbes’ list of America’s Richest Self-Made Woman, published back in June, Beyonce’s estimated net worth is a staggering $265 million. Written out in full, with all the zeros, that’s $265,000,000. Phwoar.
Beyonce net worth = $265,000,000
The singer’s gross earnings as a solo star (never mind her hugely successful time with Destiny’s Child) add up to $500 million, and if you combine her net worth with that of her husband Jay Z, they reach $610 million.
Forbes points out that, “thanks to income from joint tours, multimillion-dollar endorsement deals and stakes in companies like Tidal,” the pair could reach the billion-dollar mark sooner than you think.
After bringing her Formation tour to the UK earlier this summer, Beyonce is still touring North America - IB Times reports that the world tour has grossed more than $100 million in ticket sales.
All this, despite the fact she didn’t even get paid for her scene-stealing Super Bowl performance earlier this year.
Beyonce’s Super Bowl salary - $0
Though technically, Coldplay headlined this year’s iconic Halftime Show, Beyonce appeared partway through to perform ‘Formation’ - a performance that caused a stir for its unapologetic Black Power imagery and allusions to the Black Lives Matter movement, and completely upstaged Coldplay.
But just like Madonna, Katy Perry and The Black Eyed Peas, neither Coldplay nor Beyonce were paid a penny for their appearance. “We do not pay the artists,” said NFL spokesperson Joanna Hunter plainly, “We cover expenses and production costs.”
Though it’s likely that production costs alone are pretty damn costly, it’s still a little surprising. But the reason is obvious. The Super Bowl is basically a free advert aired in front of more than 100 million people. It usually results in significant spikes in album and ticket sales. Not that Beyonce needed the help.
So what has Beyonce bought with her millions?
Well, for starters, she and Jay Z bought a luxury penthouse in Philadelphia for a rumoured $20 million - the most expensive residential real estate in the city’s history.
Then there were reports that Bey had decided to buy her daughter Blue Ivy an island off the coast of Thailand for her third birthday. As you do.
She also bought a £200,000 pair of heels from House of Borgezie. The shoes came with a lifetime guarantee, are personally moulded to the individual’s feet, and are fitted with 1,290 jewels.
Needs must, we suppose.
