Beyonce And Jay-Z Top The List Of Highest Paid Couples

Hip-Hop rapper Jay-Z and wife Beyonce have been rated the highest paid celebrity couple in the world. This is according to the famous Forbes Magazine. The two are estimated to have made around 78 million dollars as a couple between May 1st of 2011 and May 1st, 2012. According to Forbes Magazine, Beyonce made a huge chunk of the cash compared to her husband, Jay-Z. This happened despite the fact that Beyonce took some time off as she expected their first child, Blue Ivy.

On the other side, Jay-Z made around 38 million dollars during the same financial year. His album “Watch The Throne” was the major source of wealth as he toured various cities with Kanye West. Part of his cash also came from private business establishments including a night club and the famous Roc Nation record house.

Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady are ranked second in the list of the world’s highest paid couples. According to Forbes, the two earned an estimated $72 million dollars. Most of the cash came from supermodel Gisele’s deals and contracts.

David and Victoria Beckham come 3rd on the list of the highest paid couples in the world. It is estimated that they are worth 54 million dollars. The fourth place is occupied by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. The two are estimated to be worth 45 million dollars. Most of their cash comes from their movie deals. Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett are ranked fifth in the list. Their source of cash is widely attributed to the release of Madagascar 3 and Men In Black 3.