A new study indicates that Elton John is the wealthiest LGBTQ+ celebrity, with a net worth of $650 million.
The study, conducted by Emisil.com to identify the wealthiest LGBTQ+ celebrities in 2024. The analysis reviews their net worth and extends to examining their professional achievements, how often people search for them online, how many followers they have on Instagram, and marital status. The study then ranks these celebrities based on how much money they have, giving a clear picture of who is the wealthiest in the LGBTQ+ community.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 27: (L-R) Honoree Elton John and David Furnish attend the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards at The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, which was broadcast live on FOX on May 27, 2021. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)
Leading the list, Elton John has a net worth of $650 million, making him the wealthiest LGBTQ+ celebrity in our analysis. Being a major figure on IG with 4.8 million followers, he has been searched online over 8.7 million times. Elton’s marriage to David Furnish and his support for LGBTQ+ rights have made him an iconic figure in the LGBTQ+ community.
Ellen DeGeneres comes out second on the list wealthiest LGBTQ+ celebrities, with a $500 million net worth. The former talk show host is also second in terms of Instagram followers on the list, having an impressive 139 million followers.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 06: Miley Cyrus attends the 10th Annual LACMA Art+Film Gala presented by Gucci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
Tied for third place, Jim Parsons and Miley Cyrus each have a net worth of $160 million. While the “Big Band Theory” alum has a similar net worth, Miley, stands out with the highest number of Instagram followers, at 217 million, and has the highest search popularity.
Ricky Martin follows close behind with a net worth of $130 million. After coming out as gay, his inspiring story for many has earned him more than 5 million people look him up online.
Kristen Stewart comes in at fifth on the list with a net worth of $70 million. The “Twilight” actress is one of the wealthiest and most prominent bisexual figures in Hollywood. While she has no social media accounts, the interest in her personal and professional life remains high, with over 6 million online searches.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 26: Kristen Stewart attends the Los Angeles premiere of Neon’s “Spencer” at DGA Theater Complex on October 26, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Coming in on the list at sixth, RuPaul and Ian McKellen each have a net worth of $60 million. RuPaul, with more Instagram followers, impacts mainstream culture through the popular series “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” In contrast, Ian McKellen is focused more on acting and advocacy and holds 2.3 million followers on Instagram.
Neil Patrick Harris, valued at $50 million, ranks seventh on the list of wealthiest LGBTQ+ celebrities. Harris shares his life as a gay father and husband with his 9 million Instagram followers.
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Eighth on the list of wealthiest LGBTQ+ celebrities is Sam Smith, worth $45 million. With 14.4 million Instagram followers and more than 6 million online searches, Sam has largely promoted understanding and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community.
Ninth place on the list of wealthiest LGBTQ+ celebrities is Sean Hayes, who has a net worth of $30 million. The actor is favored for his influence in bringing LGBTQ+ characters to mainstream comedy.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 18: Caitlyn Jenner speaks at the 4th annual Women’s March LA: Women Rising at Pershing Square on January 18, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty Images)
Rounding out the list, Caitlyn Jenner is the tenth wealthiest LGBTQ+ celebrity, with a net worth of $25 million. Former Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete and transgender woman was searched more than a million times and has 15.7M followers on Instagram.
