When I was a teenager I earned $5.51 an hour selling frumpy women's clothing at the mall. Not these kids-- they're raking in millions and some aren't even old enough to vote. But before you get too jealous of the young men and women on this list just remember that you don't have to worry about curfews, pimples or prom dates.
Estimated Net Worth: $1.2 Million
9. Tyler James Williams, 18
You may know him from the TV series Everyone Hates Chris. Tyler James William played a young Chris Rock but before that he was a star on Sesame Street. He's brought in more than a million bucks a year for most of his teen years, making him among Hollywood's youngest and wealthiest.
Estimated Net Worth: $2.5 Million
8. Taylor Momsen, 17
Taylor Momsen's luck started at six-years-old when she was chosen out of a crowd of kids to play Cindy Lou Who in How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Since then it's been work, work, work, bringing in millions for the young star.
7. Miranda Cosgrove, 18
Estimated Net Worth: $7 Million
She began her acting career as the star of iCarly on Nickelodeon. She earns a reported $180,000 an episode. On top of that she's also one of the faces of Neutrogena.
6. Jaden Smith, (Almost) 13
Estimated Net Worth: $8 Million
Jaden Smith may have super famous and wealthy parents, but he's making his own fortune. He's following in his father Will Smith's footsteps by starring in movies and scoring record deals.
5. Angus T. Jones, 17
Estimated Net Worth: $10 Million
When you start your career at four-years-old it's not hard to see how you can rack up millions by the time you're in your teens. Angus has been playing the part of Jake Harper on CBS's hit show "Two and a Half Men" for about eight years. And let's just say he's "winning", thanks to a little help from co-star Charlie Sheen.
4. Dakota Fanning, 17
Estimated Net Worth: $16 Million
You've likely watched this child actress grow into a young woman. Dakota Fanning, now 17 has already been in well over two dozen films. According to CelebrityNetWorth.org she was already earning $4 million a year at 13.
3. Justin Bieber, 17
Estimated Net Worth: $25.5 Million
Justin Bieber is racking up million in a short amount of time. Just four years ago he was posting covers on YouTube, eventually getting discovered by Usher. With his recently released film and a career that seems to only be at the beginning, the Beebs will likely see his net worth explode.
2. The Jonas Brothers, 18 (Nick), 21 (Joe), 23 (Kevin)
Estimated Net Worth: $48 Million
Technically Nick is the only one that's still a teen. But, Nick, Kevin and Joe have been making millions for years now. And 2011 is no different. These boys are bringing in more than $35 million this year.
1. Miley Cyrus, 18
Estimated Net Worth: $120 Million
Despite how old she looks in tabloid photos, it's true that Miley Cyrus is still just 18-years-old. She's practically been in show biz since birth. All those years of hard work have paid off because apparently Cyrus is taking in $48 million this year.
Still thirsty for more details on rich teens? Check out this list of Top 20 Rich Reality TV Stars and this list of Teen Entrepreneur Millionaires.
Photo Credits: Justin Bieber & Miley Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, Tyler James Williams, Taylor Momsen, Ashley Qualls, Miranda Cosgrove, Jaden Smith, Angus T. Jones, Dakota Fanning, Justin Bieber, Jonas Brothers
4 Responses to “Young and Rich: The Wealthiest Teens in America”
I'm actually neighbors with Miranda Cosgrove. Kind of a surprise she's worth 7million.
It's crazy how much these kids are making, some of them just turned teenagers.
Must be nice!
Wow! These kids are making more money then I will ever make, with a college degree!