In today’s hustle-and-grind economy, having a day job doesn’t cut it. Side hustles are on the rise—from OnlyFans to Etsy and everything in between. And side hustling isn’t reserved for those hard-up for cash. Celebrities—even some of the wealthiest in the world—have side hustles to add capital to their fame and fortune. Here are the top ten.
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1. Jessica Alba
You may know this bombshell from her roles in Sin City and Fantastic Four. Along with her run as an early-aughts heart-stealing actress, Alba co-founded The Honest Company, a wellness brand that sells health, beauty, baby, and household products. 1
In 2016, Alba made the Forbes list of most successful self-made women, when her net worth was estimated at $340 million. 2
2. Gwyneth Paltrow
Another actress-turned-wellness guru, Gwyneth Paltrow originally found fame starring in films like Shakespeare in Love, Shallow Hal, and the Iron Man series. Her focus has since moved away from acting and onto her company—goop.
Started in 2008 as a lifestyle newsletter, goop has since exploded into a popular retailer, recipe distributor, travel blog, and even podcast. 3 Paltrow, herself, has an estimated net worth of $200 million, while goop is valued at $250 million. 4
3. Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds remains a prominent actor on the Hollywood scene, taking up the titular roles in movies like Deadpool, Free Guy, and Green Lantern. But behind the scenes, he’s a side-hustle aficionado, previously juggling two side gigs. While he sold off his gin company in 2020 (for a whopping $610 million), he still is a part owner in the cell phone carrier, Mint Mobile. 5
His many endeavors have amassed him an estimated net worth of $150 million. 6
4. Kate Hudson
One a rom-com darling, Kate Hudson has graced our screens for decades in movies like Almost Famous, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, and Glass Onion. But when she isn’t on set, she’s been running her subscription-based activewear company, Fabletics.
She plans to grow her estimated net worth of $80 million even further with a musical album, set to release in 2023. 7
5. Reese Witherspoon
While she’s been long known as a leading lady on the silver screen, Reese Witherspoon is also a woman in charge behind the camera. She was previously at the helm of the media company, Hello Sunshine, which focuses on telling female-led stories. The company produces films, television, podcasts, and a newsletter. 8
However, she sold the company for $900 million in 2021. Even so, she keeps herself busy as an author and prominent book recommender, lending her name to the popular Reese’s Book Club. Her many projects seem to be paying off, as she’s estimated to be worth $400 million. 9
6. Ashton Kutcher
His acting career is characterized by his dimwit characters in That 70’s Show and Dude, Where’s My Car, but Ashton Kutcher is far from a fool in real life. In fact, he’s one of the most prolific celebrity investors of today, having founded two successful venture capital funds (even putting money into Uber and Airbnb back in the day). 10
His gambles must have paid off, because he’s currently estimated to have a net worth of $200 million. 11
7. Beyoncé
Queen Bey doesn’t just run the world with her singing/songwriting genius—she also has a mind for business and the side projects to prove it. Among her ventures is Parkwood Entertainment, a film and production company as well as a record and talent management firm. 12
She also owns a clothing line, Ivy Park, which is partnered with Adidas. These hustles, combined with her impressive record sales and sold-out tours, bring her net worth to $500 million—or almost $2 billion if you combine her total with her husband’s, who’s the next star on our list. 13
8. Jay-Z
Jay-Z, the wealthiest entry on this list, might be the king of Hollywood side hustles. While he made his name in the music industry as a rapper, he’s since earned his fortune through his many business ventures.
The icon owns clothing brands and even a stake in the New York Nets, but perhaps his most famous hustle is Tidal, the subscription-based music streaming service. 14 His net worth is a mind-boggling $1.4 billion and growing, making him and his wife Beyoncé the poster side-hustling power couple.
9. Dolly Parton
A country music legend, having written and performed songs like “I Will Always Love You” and “Jolene,” Dolly Parton keeps her hands full outside of her musical career. She’s an author and owner of a dog clothing business, but most notably, she’s the founder and owner of Dollywood. 15
Dollywood is advertised as a family theme park that provides music, rides, food, and entertainment park goers in Tennessee. 15
Her musical, canine, and amusement endeavors have racked up a healthy net worth of $650 million. 16
10. Madonna
Capping off with a celeb who might surprise you—Madonna has more up her sleeve than a 50-year music career and acting credits. She also happens to be a children’s book author, having published 5 books for kids. 17
All that writing, singing, and dancing has made her an impressive fortune, estimated at $850 million. 18
