It’s an open secret that being a celebrity in showbiz means big money and really deep pockets. While most of us are intrigued by, or are curious about the lucrative acting gigs of these stars, in reality, most of these icons are pocketing more on a single season than most of us could dream of making in an entire lifetime.

Think of the United Kingdom and our imagination is immediately drawn to the Royals, Duchesses Kate and Meghan, tea, and incidentally, really rich TV and entertainment stars. Ever wondered how the earnings of your favorite British stars stacked up against the Hollywood A-listers around the world? Well, wonder no more!

Harry Kane – $50 Million

Harry Kane is a professional soccer player who currently plays as a striker for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club in the English Premier League. He is regarded as one of the best of his generation and has been awarded the Premier League Golden Boot in 2016, 2017, and 2018. According to the sports publication website Marca, his net worth is $50 million.

The majority of this comes from his salary, which is estimated to be around $246k a week, meaning he earns over $12.7 million a year, in addition to his numerous sponsorship and endorsement deals with brands such as Nike, Mars Bars, Beats by Dre, and EA Sports FIFA Soccer games.

Stephen Hendry – $16.5 Million

Stephen Hendry is a former professional pool player and one of the sport’s most successful players. Throughout his career, he won 36 ranking titles, including seven World Championships, and was ranked world number one for eight consecutive seasons.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Hendry’s estimated fortune is worth $16.5 million. This has been generated primarily through his career, and his pool winnings alone have totaled over $13.5 million. He has also made additional income through endorsement deals with brands such as Hill’s snooker cues and Rileys snooker clubs. He has also made appearances on television reality shows like “The Masked Singer” in 2023.

Elton John – £372 Million

According to Forbes, Sir Elton John’s estimated earnings for the 2021 calendar year stand at an impressive £60 Million. As one of the best-selling artists of all time, the “Tiny Dancer” singer has sold more than 300 million records worldwide during his magical reign in pop music.

In 2021, John marked another chapter in his esteemed career, releasing his 31st studio album “Regimental Sgt. Zippo.” Later on, in October, he was honored by Prince Charles who awarded him the Order of the Companions of Honour at a Royal British Legion service.

Piers Morgan – £15 Million

According to some reports in the summer of 2019, Piers Morgan was paid some £1.1 Million in return for his services as a host of “Good Morning Britain.” The British TV host is also paid an additional undisclosed salary for his work on shows like “Serial Killer With Piers Morgan” and “Piers Morgan’s Life Stories” for the ITV network.

In recent years, Morgan has transitioned from an unbiased, fact-based journalist and editor to a controversial and opinionated figure. These divisive tendencies meant that his time on “Good Morning America” finally came to a head in March 2021 as made his exit from the morning chat show.

Penny Smith – £286,000