Forbes just crowned Jay Z and Beyonce as the highest-earning celebrity couple from June 2012 to June 2013 with estimated earnings of $95 million.
A couple of big money makers for the duo include Jay Z’s Watch the Throne album which went platinum and launched a world tour that brought in $1.4 million per night in America. Meanwhile Beyonce launched her Mrs. Carter world tour, which grossed an average $2 million per night. (Sidebar: Wow)
Bey and Jay earned $15 million more than the No. 2 couple Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen. Of course Tom’s earnings can be credited to his football career, but I had no idea that Gisele earns big off her line of flip-flops via Grendene. She is a part owner of the company, and its shares have doubled since 2012. Who knew?
FYI … For the geek in me and you. The list is compiled by talking with managers, agents, producers and other in-the-know folks to come up with estimates. No deductions are made for taxes, agent fees or other expenses related to being a celebrity.
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