Jim Carrey

A true comedic genius, Jim Carrey is a force to be reckoned with in terms of financial success. In the late ‘90s and early 2000s, Carrey was often listed as one of the highest-paid entertainers in the world. He was also the first actor ever to receive a check for $20 million for a single film. He easily earned hundreds of millions of dollars throughout the years. That is quite an achievement for a former homeless factory worker!

Aside from earning million-dollar paychecks as a film actor, Carrey has also done well investing his hard-earned money in real estate. He bought a massive investment property in 1994 for $3.8 million, which features a swimming pool, a guest house, and a tennis court. In 2002, he also bought a $9 million mansion in Malibu, for which he received a 200% ROI when he sold it in 2011 for $18 million.