10 Celebrities Who Hustle Rigorously To Grow Their Already Enormous Fortune

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Most hard working people aspire to put enough money away to retire and enjoy their golden years with comfort. The majority would quit their jobs if they came across a few million dollars. This makes many people wonder why celebrities continue to work so hard, in spite of already having earned a huge fortune. For many high powered, already wealthy celebrities, the hustle doesn't stop when they have millions in the bank. Some want to continue earning to elevate their lavish lifestyles even further, while others simply love the work they do and aspire to keep contributing to their craft. It's easy to spot the stars that have earned multi-millions, yet continue to put forth a tremendous amount of time and energy into their work.

Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart is all over the place, all of the time. Fans can barely keep up with the projects he continues to share with them on Instagram, and wonder how he can possibly maintain his constantly busy schedule. At any given time, Hart can be seen boasting the success of his recent projects and teasing the exciting things that he has in the works and have yet to be released. Whether he's modeling for Fabletics as part of his lucrative endorsement deal with him, or is planning his next live comedy show, he always seems to be in action. Hart has also has a huge deal with Netflix to produce original content, is the CEO of HartBeat, which is a massive media company, and of course, is heavily immersed in his career in film, as well. That's just a brief snipped of the many hustles Kevin Hart has on the go at any given time, in spite of the fact that he has already amassed an astounding $200 million fortune.

Ryan Seacrest

Fans all over the world have rung in the new year with Ryan Seacrest. He has been the long running host of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve for several years, and has also been a long-time co-host on Kelly Ripa's morning show. Of course, he has also been the familiar face on a number of television shows, such as American Idol. He is also earning a massive fortune from his involvement in America's Top 40, On Air With Ryan Seacrest, and Live From The Red Carpet. If there's an award show, Ryan Seacrest is surely working. He definitely doesn't have to work anymore, though. He has made an absolute fortune by producing the #1 E! Reality TV Series, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, as well as all the spin off shows that have evolved from the success of the original series. He is a radio host, television producer, the chairman of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, and is the owner of investment firm Seacrest Global Group and media producer Seacrest Productions. He is worth an astounding $450 million, yet continues to immerse himself in a multitude of projects and ongoing new productions.

Oprah

Oprah Winfrey's long rein in the television talk show world has led her to a jaw dropping $2.6 billion net worth. She launched a number of charities, organizations, production and media companies, O Magazine, and the list goes on and on. The sheer enormity of her fortune has put Oprah in a position of incredible fame, fortune, and power, yet her philanthropy and desire to give back to her fans has motivated her to continue filling her time with endless projects. She has launched a number of careers and helped countless people that are less fortunate.

Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel Live has been on air since 2003, and the famous host of the show is raking in an impressive $15 million per season. Already worth a staggering $50 million, Jimmy Kimmel certainly doesn't have to show up for work every day, but his sights are set higher than the success he has already achieved. The television talk show host and comedian continues to take on a number of projects including hosting The Man Show, and appearing in Win Ben Stein's Money. He continues to put forth an enormous amount of time ensuring the success of his show, and is involved in a number of charitable organizations.

RuPaul

RuPaul doesn't only know how to work it, he also happens to work it very hard. As the wildly entertaining and eccentric host of RuPaul's Drag Race, and of course, with a smash hit career as a model, RuPaul has stunned audiences and continues to outdo himself with every appearance. He's one of the most famous drag queens to ever mark their success in television, and has become a true cultural phenomenon. He's also recognized as a prominent actor, author, and recording artist. Not a year goes by without RuPaul marking another success, and he is showing no signs of stopping, in spite of already earning a gigantic $60 million fortune.

James Corden

James Corden has certainly come a long way since his breakthrough role on the British drama series Fat Friends. He has gone on to see huge success with his talk show called The Late Late Show With James Corden, which highlights his pleasant, light-hearted humor and showcases his talents as a television host. His massive $30 million fortune hasn't stopped Corden from pursing a number of projects as a producer, writer, singer, and comedian. Celebrity guests flock to participate in his hit show Carpool Karaoke, which highlights his true comedic antics and his passion for entertaining the masses.

Steve Harvey

Steve Harvey knows the value of a hard day's work. He may be worth a jaw-dropping $200 million right now, but fame and fortune have not always surrounded Harvey. In fact, he has revealed that during his younger years, he was broke and penniless and spent years living out of his car. Stopping only to shower at the local recreation center, Harvey forged on with incredible tenacity and sheer determination to find success in his life. His incredible focus and desire to overcome poverty is now engrained in him, and he admits to fearing being broke, even today. Harvey says he would rather have 12 jobs and keep them running, so that if one fails to produce an income stream, he has alternative options. He currently hosts Family Feud Celebrity Family Feud, Miss Universe pageants, and has been recognized as a successful author with his books; Straight Talk, No Chaser, Act Like A Success, and Jump: Take the Leap of Faith to Achieve Your Life of Abundance.

Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson has more jobs than fans can count, and clearly maintains them as passion projects. There's really no need to earn more money, since he already sits atop of an $800 million net worth. Known to fans as 'The Rock', the former professional wrestler has become a wildly successful entrepreneur with a variety of income streams. Constantly on the go, and demonstrating a strong desire to excel at everything he does, Johnson has become a respected actor, starring in a number of films, including the legendary Fast & Furious franchise. He has also launched his successful tequila brand, Teremana Tequila, which immediately became of the most successful tequila brands of all time. He is one of the highest paid entertainers on the talent, and continues to take on a variety of endorsement deals, and new projects.

Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres is one of the highest paid, most prominent daytime television talk show hosts, and she has a $500 million net worth to show for it. After seeing huge success with her sitcom Ellen and then her talk show, Ellen continued to stay true to her roots and thrill fans with her stand up comedy. Refusing to pause long at any given time, the successful comedian, actress, producer, and writer has gone on to give back to her global fan base with her huge giveaways and incredibly generous donations and charitable efforts. Her dedication to the welfare of animals continues to be at the forefront of many of her projects and efforts.

Gordon Ramsay

Gordon Ramsey has quickly become the famous face of food. He has dedicated his time to his global restaurant group called Gordon Ramsay Restaurants and has been awarded an impressive 16 Michelin stars over the course of his career. Known for his explosive temper and larger than life personality, Ramsay has been the star of the British television miniseries Boiling Point, Hell's Kitchen, Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares, The F Word, MasterChef, Hotel Hell, Gordon Behind Bars, Next Level Chef, and that's just to name a few of his numerous projects. This wildly successful television star, restauranteur and entrepreneur has a net worth of $220 million and shows no signs of slowing down.

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