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Even though the global economy witnessed a never-seen-before slump due to the coronavirus pandemic, celebrities still managed to earn big bucks throughout these testing times. Forbes recently released its annual list of highest-earning celebrities, and fashion icon and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner ranked first with an earning of 590 million dollars thanks to her deal with Coty, wherein she sold a 51 per cent stake in her cosmetics range to the firm. (Photo: Instagram/Kylie Jenner)
Kylie's relative and controversial American rapper Kanye West came in a close second by minting an impressive 170 million dollars. Most of his money came from a sneakers deal he did with Adidas. (Photo: AP Images)
Tennis legend Roger Federer took the third slot by making 106.3 million dollars. (Photo: AP Images)
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo followed suit with a jaw-dropping 105 million dollars. (Photo: AP Images)
Celebrated football star Lionel Messi took the fifth spot on the Forbes list by earning 104 million dollars. (Photo: Instagram/ Lionel Messi)
Best known for his Madea franchise, actor-filmmaker Tyler Perry minted 97 million dollars. (Photo: AP Images)
Brazilian footballer Neymar ranked seventh by making 95.5 million dollars this year. (Photo: AP Images)
World's highest-paid radio host Howard Stern made an enviable 90 million dollars. (Photo: AP Images)
The four-time NBA Most Valuable Player award winner LeBron James earned 88.2 million dollars. (Photo: AP Images)
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is the world's highest-paid movie star. He raked in 87.5 million dollars this year. (Photo: Instagram/The Rock)
