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Summing up the riches of Hollywood power couples

Oct 13, 2008 by FN's Shar Bareng

brangelina1.jpgWe often hear of how much Hollywood’s top celebrities earn for each project they make. But their assets combined, how much do celebrity power couples make?

We got the scoop on five of Tinseltown's richest couples from OK! magazine's August issue, which includes their property acquisitions that total millions of dollars. Find out who they are after the cut!

1. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
From June 2007 to June this year, Brad earned at least $20 million, while Angelina earned $14 million within the same period. This year, they purchased a 1,000-acre French estate worth $60 million, which will be home to the couple and their six children. It's worth noting that they even donate millions to charity!

2. Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman
Keith’s album, "Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing," earned him $35 million last year, while his tour clocked in more than $28 million. And while Nicole's movies aren't hitting their targets, the actress still earned $32 million last year. Keith and Nicole recently spent $2.5 million for a ranch in Tennessee, where they plan to raise their daughter, Sunday Rose.

3. Jay-Z and Beyonce
This couple earned $80 million each in the past year: Jay-Z's coming from his album, endorsement deals, and ownership stakes; and Beyonce's from last year's tours, fashion line, and endorsements for Samsung, L'Oreal, and American Express. Early last year, the couple purchased Oscar de la Renta's $6 million Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic.

4. David and Victoria Beckham
Within his first year of playing soccer in the United States, David earned a total of $50 million from his salary and endorsement deals with Armani, Motorola, Adidas, and Pepsi. Meanwhile, from her tour with the Spice Girls alone, Victoria took home $20 million and added some more from her fashion and fragrance lines and endorsements. Their properties in England, Southern France, Napa Valley, and Beverly Hills are worth $30 million in total.

5. Tony Parker and Eva Longoria-Parker
Aside from his $23.5 million pay last year, PBA star Tony also earned $500,000 from his debut album and about $8 million from his endorsements. For a year's work in Desperate Housewives and endorsements for Bebe Sport and L'Oreal, Eva earned $9 million. Aside from starting her own business, Eva also established her own foundation for disadvantaged children, while Tony supports the Make-a-Wish Foundation based in France.

 

Photo courtesy of Regency Entertainment, Inc.

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