Queen Latifah’s Net Worth Is Through the Damn Roof

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If you’ve ever wondered how rich Queen Latifah is, let me just say this: There’s a reason she’s royalty, kay? Queen Latifah has been making money since the ’80s, when she released her first single, “Wrath of My Madness,” and before long, she was dominating the Billboard charts, won a Grammy, and booked a role on Living Single. Plus, we can’t forget that time she was nominated for an Academy Award thanks to her performance in Chicago. And truly, we’re just getting started: among Queen Latifah’s other many, many (often lucrative) accomplishments?

  • Helming her very own talk show, The Queen Latifah Show.

  • Becoming the first hip-hop artist to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

  • Starring in major movies like Last Holiday, Bringing Down the House, Hairspray, and Girls Trip.

  • Winning an Emmy for Bessie.

  • Winning multiple BET awards.

  • Starring in Ryan Murphy’s Hollywood, not to mention Star and CBS’s The Equalizer (which is filming its third season right now).

  • Starring in Netflix’s upcoming family road trip thriller End of the Road.

  • Inspiring a new generation of artists, including Megan Thee Stallion, who recently said, “I really look up to her. I really like how she not only did her thing in music, but she expanded it to be the boss she is now—and I see that for myself.”

At this point, it’s inevitable that Queen Latifah is going to win an EGOT—especially considering she has the E (Emmy) and the G (Grammy) already. And on top of those awards, Latifah also has herself a Golden Globe, two NAACP Image Awards, and several SAGs. Meanwhile, I’ll be here with the trophy I won for “Best Effort” during fourth grade soccer camp.

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So What Is Queen Latifah’s Total Net Worth?

Queen Latifah’s net worth is a whopping $70 million thanks to her amazing career in film, TV, and music—according to Celebrity Net Worth. Which is literally more than some actual members of the British royal family have in the bank, just saying.

So, how is all that money broken down? There are unverified reports that Queen Latifah makes more than $8 million a year from album sales and movies (I mean, makes sense), and she also has millions tied up in real estate—specifically homes in New Jersey and Los Angeles.

Then there’s her luxury car collection, which reportedly includes a Phantom Drophead Coupe worth $400,000. And don’t forget that she also makes a ton by working with brands. Back in 2014, the Hollywood Reporter indicated she made upward of $1 million for a Pizza Hut ad—and that was almost a decade ago, so it seems safe to assume her price has gone up.

More recently, Queen Latifah has partnered with Audible on a series about community activism. “We are so excited to collaborate with Audible on a collection of shows that will highlight different communities, community leaders, and friends of mine,” she said in a statement. “A common thread within all of these shows will be to share stories that bring hope and entertainment to those at home who’ve had a tough year.”

Plus, she just inked (another!) multiyear deal with CoverGirl, saying, “It feels like a full-circle moment to be back with my CoverGirl family. I’m excited to reconnect and collaborate with them once again to bring inclusivity to the forefront every step of the way, from product creation to ad development to product dissemination. I’m excited to be back and look forward to what we can create together!”

So yeah, she has a lot going on—and while the details of Queen Latifah’s specific contracts remain private, it’s no secret that she’s making major money.

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