Lady GaGa is the richest celebrity under 30

One of the hardest working artists in showbusiness Lady GaGa has topped Forbes’ annual list of 20 Best Paid Celebrities Under 30 with $90 million earned last year.

According to Forbes, from May 2010 to May 2011 Mother Monster grossed $170 million from 137 shows in 22 countries as well as earned $15 million from album sales. Add multiple endorsement deals (though some of them were for charity purposes) and you’ll have the perfect portrait of the richest celebrity under 30.

It’s the first time Lady GaGa, 25, tops the prestigious list and beats other young millionaires including athletes, fellow singers and actors.

The youngest one on this year’s list is 17 year old Justin Bieber who’s ranked #2. His $53 million income comes from album sales, concert ticket sales and his debut documentary Never Say Never.

Forbes’ list of the best paid celebrities under 30 also includes five other musicians, two actors and eleven sportsmen.

Top 10 Richest Celebrities Under 30 (2011)

10. Rafael Nadal – $31 million
9. Lionel Messi – $32 million
8. Beyonce Knowles – $35 million
7. Cristiano Ronaldo – $38 million
6. Katy Perry – $44 million
5. Taylor Swift – $45 million
4. Roger Federer – $47 million
3. LeBron James – $48 million
2. Justin Bieber – $53 million
1. Lady GaGa – $90 million

Other celebrities that do not make it into the top 10 but are also on the list are Rihanna ($29 million, #11), Miley Cyrus ($15 million, #16), Kristen Stewart ($20 million, #17), Robert Pattinson ($20 million, #18), Carrie Underwood ($15 million, #19), and Lil Wayne ($15 million, #20).

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