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Jay Leno

James Douglas Muir Leno is an American television host, comedian, and writer. In 2022, Jay Leno's net worth is estimated to be $450 million dollars.

March 29, 2022

Words by Matthew Taylor

Jay Leno Net Worth

$450 million

Est. Range $349M - $551M

Medium Confidence

James Douglas Muir Leno is an American television host, comedian, writer, and car collector. He is best known for hosting NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno from 1992 to 2009 and again from 2010 to 2014. He also hosted a primetime talk show, The Jay Leno Show, from 2009 to 2010. Leno has been inducted into the Television Hall of Fame and currently hosts Jay Leno's Garage and the 2021 revival of You Bet Your Life.

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Richest Celebrities

Celebrities are a mixed bag. From being masters of their craft (like Anthony Hopkins) to being famous just for sake of being famous (Kim Kardashian), celebrities have managed to make the whole world (or a good chunk of it) hang off of their every word. From actors and comedians to models, reality TV stars and Youtubers, these people have one thing in common – they’ve managed to break through all the clutter and propel themselves to stardom.

Most wannabe celebrities earn very little… hopefuls post clips on YouTube that no one watches, most reality TV contestants earn next to nothing, and the average member of the Screen Actors Guild earns less than $1,000 per year from acting jobs. But the celebrities on our list are different. They’ve leveraged their exposure, personal brands, sponsorships and captured the limelight (and associated dollars) anyway they can.

Ultimately, to make the big bucks as a celebrity, you need to be prepared to sell your name, look, face and body… and turn as much as you can into products. Yes, money comes from appearances and roles in big productions, but many celebrities have made their wealth through selling books, biographies, clothing lines and perfume. From their weddings to photos of their first child, everything’s for sale. And, based on the net worth of 10 top celebrities, it seems to be worth it!

Buying Power

Jay Leno's net worth of 450 million can buy...

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Rolex GMT Master II
Priced at $31,499
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Tesla Model S
Priced at $131,440
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Prestige 420 yacht
Priced at $610,000

Methodology

The Wealthiest Index is a ranking of the world's richest people. In calculating Andre Agassi’s net worth, we strive to provide the most transparent calculations available with detailed analysis of how that Andre Agassi’s fortune was made. Each net worth figure is updated at regular intervals to reflect market movements.

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