By Katie Gray
Celebrity couples typically have a steady income. Whether they are in the film, music or fashion industries, they are making some serious money. With that money, they are able to donate to charity, go on luxurious vacations and have lavish celebrity weddings. Some couples even have celebrity babies, which they of course dote on! Although there is wage inequality still happening in the world right now, sometimes the women do earn more in their celebrity relationships!
Cupid has compiled five celebrity couples where the woman earns more money than the man:
1. Gisele Bundchen & Tom Brady: This celebrity couple is arguably one of the best looking couples in the world. Gisele, a supermodel and former Victoria’s Secret angel, earns an average of $45 million a year. Her football husband, Tom, has a four year contract with the New England Patriots worth $72 million. There is no shortage of cash for this pair. However; Bundchen does earn more than her male counterpart. Woman power!
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2. Julia Roberts & Daniel Moder: Actress Julia Roberts was the highest paid actress in the world in the 90’s and early 2000’s. The Oscar winner set a record in 2003 when she was paid $25 million for her role in Mona Lisa Smile. Her estimated net worth is well over $100 million, and she’s also been on People Magazine’s list of “50 Most Beautiful People in the World.” Her cinematographer husband Daniel Moder, met her on the set of her film The Mexican in 2000. They wed two years later on her ranch in Taos, New Mexico. They have three celebrity babies together.
3. Jennifer Aniston & Justin Theroux: Jennifer Aniston will go down in history as an icon for her role as Rachel Green on the hit sitcom Friends. She’s also starred in countless romantic comedies. Her estimated net worth is $150 million. She married fellow actor, Justin Theroux in 2015. However; she is the breadwinner in the relationship and has a higher salary! You go girl!
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4. Beyoncé & Jay-Z: Everybody’s favorite celebrity relationship in the music industry is hands down Beyoncé and Jay-Z. They both have successful careers as music artists and sell out shows. They dated before having a gorgeous celebrity wedding and having their celebrity baby, Blue Ivy. It’s been reported that Beyoncé has been earning $40 million a year and Jay-Z is making $38 million a year. It seems as though Bey is slaying and earning slightly more! But one thing is for sure, they have no shortage of cash in this celebrity relationship!
5. Jessica Simpson & Eric Johnson: Jessica Simpson first rose to fame as a singer from Texas. Then, she went on to become a successful businesswoman with her Jessica Simpson fashion line, a Weight Watchers deal and was a Fashion Star host. Her brand is a billion dollar brand. Her athlete husband, Eric Johnson is a former NFL star who played for the San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints. Although professional football players earn good money, this celebrity mama is earning more. They have two celebrity babies together: a daughter, Maxwell Drew and a son, Ace Knute.
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