Katy Perry’s Wealth is Astounding
Katy Perry's Wealth is Astounding
Katy Perry’s Wealth: Making Money Faster Than You Can Say “Swish, Swish, Bish”
You know that feeling when you check your bank account and all you hear is “womp, womp, womp”? Well, Katy Perry surely doesn’t.
Katy Perry looking at her bank balance, probably.
Thanks to her incredible music career, numerous endorsements, and an iconic Las Vegas residency, this 38-year-old pop star is raking in money faster than you can reluctantly say, “swish, swish, bish.” Let’s break it down, shall we?
Her Album Sales Are Off the Charts
Okay, let’s address the elephant in the room: “Witness” may not have been the biggest hit. But let’s not forget about Katy’s overall album sales, which are absolutely massive. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, Katy has earned over $112 million in digital singles. That’s right, she’s in the top 10 alongside giants like Drake, Kanye West, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Eminem. And let’s not forget that at least six of her singles have made a whopping $5 million EACH, including “Firework,” “California Gurls,” and “Roar.”
She Just Sold Her Entire Catalogue for a Fortune
Hold on tight—Katy Perry just earned herself a jaw-dropping $225 million! Litmus paid that amount for “the master recording royalties and music publishing rights” to her albums “One of the Boys,” “Teenage Dream,” “PRISM,” “Witness,” and “Smile.” Take a moment to let that sink in.
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Her Tour Sales? Absolutely Mind-Blowing
Yes, the Witness tour may not have been as impressive as expected, but let’s shift our attention to the incredible numbers Katy has pulled in from her previous tours. The Prismatic World Tour brought in an astounding $204.3 million, while the California Dreams Tour grossed $48.9 million. And let’s not forget that she earned $1.3 million during her Hello Katy Tour as a brand-new artist. These numbers are mind-boggling!
By the way, Katy also gets a nice cut from selling all that tour merch. Forbes reported that she averaged a whopping $20 per person in merchandise sales per night. Talk about a lucrative business!
Speaking of merch, have you seen her adorable Play shirts? They are irresistible!
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And speaking of Play…
She Got Paid a Fortune for Her Las Vegas Residency
Katy’s iconic residency from December 29, 2021, to March 19, 2022, reportedly came with a stunning paycheck of $168 million. Astonishing, isn’t it?
She Makes a Fortune in Endorsements
Katy Perry has had partnerships with numerous companies that are likely paying her through the roof. Although the actual numbers remain private, it’s safe to say that brands like H&M, CoverGirl, and Proactiv are shelling out top dollar for her star power. And let’s not forget that she has her own line of perfumes. Clearly, she knows what it means to smell like success.
Let’s Talk About Her Real Estate Portfolio
Apart from her music ventures, Katy also owns and flips a ton of real estate. In 2017, she dropped a cool $19 million on a Beverly Hills home. She also put one of her two Hollywood Hills homes up for sale for $9.5 million. Oh, and who could forget the time she tried to buy a convent for $15 million and ended up in court with a bunch of nuns? Long story short, she earned herself a cool $5 million in damages.
In 2020, Katy and her partner Orlando Bloom bought a nine-acre estate in Montecito, California, for a whopping $14.2 million. No big deal, right?
And Then There’s American Idol
Get ready to have your jaw hit the floor, because Katy is reportedly earning a jaw-dropping $25 million for her hosting gig on American Idol. This hefty paycheck caused some serious side-eye from fellow judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, who are apparently earning way less.
So, What’s Katy Perry’s Total Net Worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, this chart-topping diva is worth a staggering $330 million. And that doesn’t even include the massive earnings she made from selling her catalogue! Forbes ranked her #86 on their list of 2020’s wealthiest celebs, thanks to her jaw-dropping $38.5 million earnings that year alone.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to shed a tear while I check my bank account. But before I go, let’s enjoy this amazing GIF once again:
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*Mehera Bonner, Contributor
