10 Richest Latin Artists In Hollywood

Hollywood is a pool of culture and diversity where Latin artists are doing very well. These Latin celebrities made Hollywood their playground with their talents. From music, film and TV to clothes, perfume and more, these Latin celebrities built an empire and are some of the richest in Hollywood.

1. Gloria Estefan

There is no arguing that Gloria Estefan is the most successful and one of the most influential Latin artists of all time. She ushered in the mainstreaming of Latin music into pop and created a category of its own. She has seven Grammy titles under her name and a career that spans almost five decades and one of the best-selling artists of all time. This Cuban-American talent is reported to be a fast learner with languages and was once offered a CIA position but declined. Her net worth amounts to $500-$700 million.

2. Mariah Carey

It might not be known to everyone that Mariah Carey has Afro-Venezuelan origin in her blood. Carey rose to fame with her five-octave vocal range and chart-topping hit songs “We Belong Together,” “Vision of Love” and “Hero,” just to name a few. Last year, the five-time Grammy award winner’s net worth reached $520 million. It is no longer a surprise as Carey has been in the industry for almost three decades already.

3. Jennifer Lopez

Born to Puerto Rican parents, Jennifer Lopez is one of Hollywood’s highest paid artists. She earned $47 million in 2017 alone and continues to make more each year. With her accomplishments as a singer, actress, producer and business woman, her current net worth is $400 million. Lopez’s cash flow is expected to increase as she expands her ventures.

4. Shakira

Another Grammy award-winning artist joined the list — this time Colombian descent Shakira. The “Whenever, Wherever” and “Hips Don't Lie” singer is the highest-selling Colombian artist of all time. While most of her profit comes from her music, she also collected from other projects, including appearing as judge in “The Voice” and voicing Gazelle in “Zootopia.” Shakira’s net worth is reportedly at $300 million.

5. Jessica Alba

“Dark Angel” star Jessica Alba is one of those successful Mexican-American actresses. As a kid, Alba started her acting career when she appeared in the movie “Camp Nowhere” in the 1990s. She also starred in movies like “Machete,” “Sin City” and two of the “Fantastic Four” films. Alba decided to lay low from show business and to focus on her business venture, The Honest Company, which is reportedly worth $1 billion. Alba’s net worth is said to be $200 million.

6. Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera was born in the Staten Island borough of New York City, but her father was born and has Ecuadorian roots. The “Reflection” singer started her career at a young age in “The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.” Upon her debut in 1999, she became a teen pop icon with her songs “Come On Over” and “Genie In A Bottle.” Since then she continued to grow as an artist, as proven by her five Grammy wins. She also starred in the films “Burlesque,” “The Emoji Movie” and “Zoe.” Her net worth has reached $160 million.

7. Sofia Vergara

Television’s highest paid actress, Sofia Vergara, started her career as a model for Pepsi in Latin American commercial advertising when she was 17. Now her net worth has reached 160 million, and she has the “Modern Family” series to thank for. She has been named the top female earner on TV for seven consecutive years. In May 2015, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

8. Salma Hayek

Ventanarosa President/CEO Salma Hayek received her break as the main star of Televisa’s telenovela “Teresa” when she was 23. Since then Hayek signed many projects, including “Frida,” “Desperado” and “Fools Rush In.” While her net worth is $85 million, she is now tagged as Hollywood’s richest actress due to her marriage to luxury goods company founder Francois-Henri Pinault. Pinault owns subcompanies Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Puma and more. She is now worth $7 billion.

9. Marc Anthony

Widely known for his songs “You Sang To Me” and “I Need To Know,” Marc Anthony earned the title as the highest-selling salsa artist in history. He has also won numerous awards, including several Grammy awards and Latin Grammy awards. He also starred in the series “Hawthorne.” Anthony appeared in the movies “Man on Fire” and “Big Night.” His current net worth is $80 million.

10. Pitbull

Clearly Latinos are naturally born artists and excelled in this craft. Pitbull, born as Armando Christian Perez, has a net worth of $65 million with a Grammy award for Best Latin Rock, Urban and Alternative Album for Dale.