Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Top the Valentine’s Rich List but From Bottom Alongside, Smiths and the Reynolds
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CARDIFF, WALES – JANUARY 18: Prince Harry whispers to Meghan Markle as they watch a dance performance by Jukebox Collective in the banqueting hall during a visit to Cardiff Castle on January 18, 2018 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Ben Birchall – WPA Pool / Getty Images)
Valentine’s Day is not just about roses, it is also about power couples flexing their financial muscle. And Prince Harry and Meghan Markle clearly do that. The duo has redefined what it means to be a modern royal couple. Their journey from royal duties to independence has not only intrigued the world but inspired a new wave of celebrity partnerships. As the couple continues to stay in the headlines for better or for worse, this Valentine's they have made it to a list that screams nothing but "power couple."
Joining the same list are also A-listers like Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith and Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. So does Hollywood outshine royalty? Let us find out.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's surprising rank
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NationalWorld’s 2024 Celebrity Rich List recently came out and placed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at #20, with a combined net worth of $60 million. Their post-royal ventures, including Netflix deals, memoirs, and the Archewell Foundation, fuel their earnings. Their journey from palace life to entrepreneurial hustle remains a headline-grabbing saga, blending reinvention with relentless public scrutiny.
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DUBBO, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 17: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit a local farming family, the Woodleys, on October 17, 2018 in Dubbo, Australia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on their official 16-day Autumn tour visiting cities in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. (Photo by Chris Jackson – Pool/Getty Images)
Harry and Meghan's influence persists despite stepping back from royal duties in 2020. Their documentaries, podcast Archetypes, and philanthropic work keep them in the spotlight. Yet, in a list dominated by billion-dollar empires, their $60 million net worth underscores the gap between royal prestige and Hollywood’s financial titans.
Forget crowns, Hollywood’s power pairs are stealing the spotlight. Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith’s $450M empire and Blake Lively & Ryan Reynold’s gin-fueled billions prove love and hustle go hand-in-hand?
Smiths, Reynolds & Hollywood’s elite overshadow royalty
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds got the 13th spot on the list, followed by Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith on spot 14. Reynolds' robust sales of Aviation Gin, his darling Deadpool and Wolverine, and his ownership of Wrexham AFC contribute to his risen status. As for The Smiths, they are omnipresent, contributing their wealth. However, topping the list were Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault with Jay-Z and Beyoncé reigning at spot 2 with a $3 billion empire, spanning music, fashion, and business.
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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 21: Recording artists Jay-Z and Beyonce arrive at the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
From Smiths’ Red Table Talk revelations to Reynolds’ gin-fueled empire, these couples mix love with legacy-building. Whether through viral ventures or timeless films, they show wealth is not just earned, but it is curated. This Valentine’s Day, the real romance? Power pairs rewriting the rules of fame and fortune.
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Edited By: Itti Mahajan
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