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6 Celebs Who Made A Lot Of Money For Doing Pretty Much Nothing

6 Celebs Who Made A Lot Of Money For Doing Pretty Much Nothing
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A guide to making money out of thin air.

Today's entertainment industry works in mysterious ways, allowing major stars to acquire fabulous wealth for doing almost nothing. Have they made a deal with the devil? Perhaps, but the devil's name is marketing.

Here are six celebs who've received ungodly paychecks for their job.

6. Lisa Rinna

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A star of 1990s soap operas and one of the mainstays of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Lisa Rinna made a crazy $2 million by appearing in an adult diaper commercial. Her net worth is now $10 million.
'I got paid more money to do that than I got paid to do anything ever in my life. And I was just winking all the way to the bank,' the star shared in a RHOBH episode.

5. Scott Disick

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The world's most famous celebrity partner, Scott Disick rose to prominence as Kourtney Kardashian's boyfriend from 2006 to 2015, appearing regularly on Keeping Up with the Kardashians and its subsequent spin-offs.
In 2016, certain American nightclubs reportedly paid him $80,000 a night for his presence. As of 2023, Disick's net worth is $45 million.

4. Paris Hilton

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The ultimate socialite of the 2000s, Paris Hilton boasts an insane net worth of $300 million. In 2014, Paris was paid approximately $3 million to participate as a DJ for a few nights at a club in Ibiza.

3. Lil Wayne

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Undoubtedly, Lil Wayne sees himself as a living icon of modern hip-hop, and it's hard to disagree with him. In 2023, the rapper demands a paycheck of $500,000 for a 15-minute, five-song performance, to be paid in cash. In addition, his clients also have to provide him with 10 bottles of Dom Perignon and five bottles of Ciroc.
Lil Wayne's current fortune is estimated at an impressive $170 million.

2. Julia Roberts

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Roberts is one of the most prolific lead women in Hollywood, and the amount of money she gets paid for her roles matches the actress' popularity. In 2010, Roberts was paid $3 million for a six-minute cameo in Valentine's Day. She is now worth a staggering $250 million.

1. Mariah Carey

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For most of us, a $1-million gig would be a life-changing experience, but for pop diva Mariah Carey, it's often just a one-party affair. In 2009, the star was reportedly paid $1 million to perform four songs at a party for Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi, and in 2018, she made $3.5 million for a 10-minute performance on Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve with Ryan Seacrest.
Not surprisingly, Carey's net worth is now $340 million.
Source: Bravo TV.