There are some celebrities whose sheer fame, and correspondent wealth, you don't question, be it Mick Jagger or Madonna.
But then there are the entertainment figures who you might recognize, but you never understood how much money they've accumulated over the years.
Sure, Dolly Parton is a country superstar, but did you realize she's actually worth quite a lot more than Mick Jagger?
From musicians who have put in their dues to TV stars cashing in on syndication, here are the most surprising celebrities who are filthy rich.
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Martin Lawrence - Estimated net worth: $110 million
He hasn't been in the public eye as much recently, but Martin Lawrence has made a number of savvy career moves over the years. His first big one, the sitcom "Martin," which he cocreated, became one of Fox's highest-rated shows in the '90s. The comedian parlayed that into a number of blockbuster movies, notably his "Bad Boys" franchise with Will Smith.
Ray Romano - Estimated net worth: $120 million
How successful was "Everybody Loves Raymond"? A whole lot more popular than its tepid critical reception would lead you to believe. And Ray Romano wasn't simply the face of it: As an executive producer of the sitcom that ran for nine years, as well as voice in the "Ice Age" films, the comedian never has to worry about money again.
Birdman - Estimated net worth: $150 million
The rapper is not as well-known as some of the artists on his roster, like Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj, but as the head of Cash Money Records, he's become one of the top hip-hop moguls of this era.
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