Henry, Duke of Sussex
The year is off to a great start for Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex — business-wise, at least.
Better known as Prince Harry, his memoir. spare, became the fastest-selling non-fiction book ever in the UK. The memoir sold over 1.4 million copies on its first day of release in the UK, US and Canada. According to publisher Penguin Random House, that number included hardcovers, e-books, and audio formats.
The Duke, 38, reportedly received at least $20 million upfront to publish his memoir, according to Page Six’s entertainment website.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to charity, with $1.5 million going to Sentebale, an organization he founded with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, and $347,000 to WellChild, a non-profit organization.
Prince Harry’s net worth is estimated at $60 million, according to wealth tracking website Celebrity Net Worth.
The British royal family inherited half of his mother’s fortune when he was 30.
Harry told media personality Oprah Winfrey in a television interview that the inheritance funded his family’s move to the celebrity enclave of Montecito, California in 2020. Without it we wouldn’t have been able to do this. ”
He and his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, moved to the United States to raise their son Archie and develop their charity, the Archwell Foundation. Daughter Lilibet was born in 2021.
Harry, along with his brother Prince William, Prince of Wales, received millions of dollars when his great-grandmother died in 2002, reports Celebrity Net Worth.
The brothers will reportedly share another £8 million ($9.7 million) from the Queen Mother’s trust fund when they turn 40.
It’s unclear if Harry’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, left him any money when he died in September 2022. The deceased monarch’s will is to remain sealed in the vault for at least his 90 years.
Since stepping down as senior royals in 2020, the Sussexes have signed a number of production deals with streaming companies.
The couple were paid between $100 million and $150 million by Netflix in multi-year deals to distribute scripted series, documentaries and children’s shows. Guardian.
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This includes Harry & Meghan A documentary series in which the couple talk about their lives as members of the British royal family. The series saw him watch 81.55 million hours in his first week, the highest ever for a Netflix documentary, the company announced last December.
The couple signed a $30 million deal, as well as audio streaming service Spotify, to host and produce podcasts over the course of several years. forbes.
Harry also signed a deal with Oprah Winfrey to produce a mental health series on Apple TV+.
In 2021, Meghan will publish a children’s book titled: benchabout the relationship between fathers and sons from the perspective of mothers.
In 2021, the couple joined US ethical money manager Ethic as “Impact Partners”.The fund has $1.3 billion in assets under management. Their income from ethics is not public knowledge.
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Deepika Padukone
Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone’s 82°E skincare startup has raised $7.5 million in seed funding, according to Indian media reports.
Cash will come from DSG Consumer Partners, IDEO Ventures, Padukone’s own family office, and other ultra-high net worth individuals.
Padukone and co-founder Jigar Shah set 82°E in 2021, unveiling the first set of products last November.
“Zigger and I envisioned this brand as an extension of my personal and professional journey. We set out to do that,” said Padukone.
Shah told Indian website Inc42 that the company is using the money for research and development, launching new products and expanding its team.
The 82°E brand promises a holistic approach to self-care with cruelty-free, vegan products formulated and manufactured in India.
Copenhagen-born 37-year-old Padukone has a net worth of $40 million as estimated by Celebrity Net Worth.
Her income mainly comes from her acting work. According to one film, she claims her INR 300 million from her 150 million ($1.8 million). GQ India report.
2018, Forbes India Her annual income is estimated at INR 1.14 billion.
Padukone also owns a production company called Ka Productions.
She is a brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton and Cartier, and has endorsed a variety of other brands, including Luxe, Coca-Cola, Adidas and Nescafé.
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Rafael Nadal
ATP World No. 2 Rafael Nadal is sailing toward retirement with investments ranging from real estate to a tennis academy.
His most recent foray is with the new electric boat racing team in the new UIM E1 All-Electric World Championship, due to start this year.
The Spaniard is the latest celebrity investor in the project after F1 driver Sergio Perez.
Nadal, 36, is one of the richest athletes in the world. According to Celebrity Net Worth, he has a net worth of $220 million.
The tennis champion’s career earnings are estimated at over $500 million after taxes and agent fees. forbes Estimate.
He banked $134.5 million from wielding a racket, but he reportedly made more than double that in endorsements and appearance fees.
forbes Revenue for the 12 months ending August 2022 is $31.4 million.
In 2020, he became a full partner of Maybel Capital, a private capital investment company.He owns a third of the company, according to Digital Platforms sport in nature.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion has tennis academies around the world, including Kuwait, Greece and Mexico.
Other investments include stakes in 19th-century buildings in Madrid and nightlife restaurants Tatel and Toto alongside football star Christian Ronaldo. sport in natureIn December it was announced that the restaurant would open in Dubai this year.
Among Nadal’s major sponsors are Kia, Nike and Babolat racquets. forbes report. Other endorsements include Lanvin, Tommy Hilfiger and Emporio Armani.
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Naomi Osaka
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka was the highest-paid female athlete in 2022. forbes.
The 25-year-old Japanese star earned $1.1 million on the tennis court. Most of her income (an estimated $50 million) came from sponsorships and endorsements.
Osaka, along with Williams, is one of only two of the world’s 50 highest-paid female athletes. Off the field, she was the only player with about six other players to earn more than $50 million. forbes Estimate.
Osaka was unable to take the court due to injury, and when FTX declared bankruptcy in November, Osaka lost a key sponsorship deal.
In 2023, she probably won’t be making any money in court.
Last week, Osaka announced her pregnancy and hinted that she will miss the entire 2023 tennis season.
But she has other aces.
Osaka is an entrepreneur. She has a skincare line called Kinlo.With her agent and business partner Stuart Her Dugit, she founded production company Hana Her Bears and Talent her agency Evolve.
Last month, she invested in pickleball team Miami PC alongside fellow tennis player Nick Kyrgios.
Osaka’s net worth is estimated at $45 million by Celebrity Net Worth.
Updated: Jan 16, 2023, 5:17 AM
