What do Taylor Swift, Lebron James, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. have in common? They all have a big house, and an even bigger bank account. Here are some of 2015's highest earners, and their not so humble abodes.
Power couple Jay-Z and Beyonce has earned more than $100 million this year, no wonder they could afford to rent their $45 million worth Holmby Hills palace. The house itself is allegedly 20,000 square feet and it features not an indoor Olympic-sized pool and an outdoor pool with its own waterfall. The couple is reportedly paying aroung $150k a month to stay in the posh palace.
Basketball star Lebron James has collected around $65 million with his endorsement deals as well as that comedy film stint he did last summer. He has recently bought a mansion in Brentwood Los Angeles which he paid for with a whopping $20,986,500. The house has 6 bedrooms, and the master's has luxurious amenities like a dual-sided fireplace and a private terrace. The estate also includes a pool as well as green outdoors.
With the success of her 1989 album and world tour, country singer turned pop star Taylor Swift has bagged a total of $80 million. When she is not busy with making catchy songs, she is probably hanging out in her beachfront house with her hot squad. Aside from its breathtaking view, the classic house and huge property are surrounded by lush greens. It is perfect for staying in after you have spent your entire year touring the whole world.
Boxing athlete Manny Pacquiao may have lost in the much awaited Fight of the Century but he still earned $160 million from it. 2 months before the fight, Pacman bought Puff Daddy's Beverly Hills mansion to surprise his family. The mansion is perfect for Manny's big family because it has seven bedrooms, as well as its own home theater.
Fight of the Century winner Floyd Mayweather tops the list of the highest paid celebrities according to Forbes. His earnings have reached $300 million this year, and he is not shy to show how much he got. He constantly brags about how he spends his cold cash and his Las Vegas mansion which he calls 'Big Boy Mansion' has its own Instagram account. The account posts photos of the luxurious home and it includes a garage worth $15 million with luxury cars which the boxer does not even drive. There is also a light fixture which was from designer label Fendi.