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Jay-Z And Beyonce Are Hollywood's Richest Couple Of 2008
November 21st, 2008 11:47am EST Post a comment
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Superstars Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles have topped a new poll as Hollywood's richest couple - with combined earnings for 2008 of $162 million.
The Crazy In Love stars, who wed in April, have amassed a fortune in the year from June 1st 2007 to 2008. Rapper Jay-Z earned $82 million from his recent $150 million 10-year deal with concert promoter Live Nation, while wife Knowles has brought in $80 million from her various ventures in fashion, film and music.
Their 2008 fortune sets them far apart from Hollywood's other power couples - Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are in second place in the Forbes magazine poll with $85 million, while Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie could only manage fifth place with $34 million.
The top 10 of Hollywood's Top Earning Couples is as follows:
1. Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles - $162 million
2. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith - $85 million
3. David Beckham and Victoria Beckham - $58 million
4. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill - $35 million
5. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie - $34 million
6. Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann - $30 million
7. Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani - $28 million
8. Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman - $25 million
9. Tony Parker and Eva Longoria Parker - $22.5 million
10. Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart - $22 million
(This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)












