It's no secret that Canada has an impressive roster of talent, consisting of actors, singers, tech gurus and business moguls, all of whom are worth a lot, and we mean a lot.
Although Canada's richest people live largely under the radar, such as the families behind major corporations like Saputo, Couche-Tard and Jean-Coutu, all based here in Quebec, the True North is home to countless celebrities who have done so have made a fortune from being the top names in their respective industries.
Notable Canadian celebrities who have earned millions include Justin Bieber, Celine Dion, Drake, James Cameron and Shania Twain, but who is worth the most among the most famous celebrities?
We've compiled Canada's richest celebrities (from data from Celebrity Net Worth) and how much they're worth.
Rachel McAdams – $25 million
Rachel McAdams was born and raised in London, Ontario. She is best known for her roles in hit films such as Mean Girls, The Notebook and The Vow, to name a few. Roles that have allowed the Canadian actress to amass a net worth of $25 million, per Celebrity Net Worth.
Sandra Oh – $25 million
Sandra Oh, who hails from the suburbs of Ottawa and is known for her iconic role in Grey's Anatomy among many other notable roles in film and television, has managed to earn a whopping net worth of $25 million.
Avril Lavigne – $60 million
Avril Lavigne, who grew up in Pickering Ontario, got her start back in the early 2000s with hits like “Complicated,” “Sk8er Boi” and “Girlfriend” – chart-toppers that allowed Lavigne to amass a net worth of $60 Millions, per Celebrity Net Worth.
Howie Mandel – $60 million
Born in Willowdale, Toronto, Howie Mandel was able to amass a net worth of $60 million thanks to his background in comedy and his final years as head judge on the hit television series America's Got Talent.
Ryan Gosling – $70 million
Similar to his The Notebook co-star, Ryan Gosling was born and raised in London, Ontario. With countless roles in film and television, including his most recent role as Ken in the hit Barbie film, Gosling is worth a whopping $70 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Seth Rogen – $80 million
Seth Rogen first broke into the scene in the early 2000s and starred in countless comedies, including the legendary film “Superbad”.
In addition to appearing on screen, Rogen is also the mastermind writer of several popular films, which has allowed him to amass a net worth of $80 million over the course of his career. Today, the Vancouver native spends his time making pottery and focusing on his cannabis company, Houseplant.
Michael Buble – $80 million
Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, Michael Bublé has made millions thanks to his traditional pop and jazz music, allowing the Canadian singer to amass a net worth of $80 million. Talk about “feeling good,” right?
William Shatner – $100 million
The Montreal-born actor, known for his role as Captain James T. Kirk in the cult series Star Trek, has now amassed an impressive net worth of $100 million. While the 92-year-old remains active in the industry, it's safe to say that he has retreated from the spotlight to enjoy his millions.
Matthew Perry – $120 million
Although he was born in the United States, Matthew Perry, known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing in Friends, grew up in Ottawa and had Canadian citizenship, a net worth of $120 million.
With an impressive and long-lasting career, Perry brought plenty of laughter and light into the homes of millions of people. Unfortunately, Perry passed away on October 28, 2023 at his home in Los Angeles.
Jim Carrey – $180 million
Born in Newmarket, Ontario, the hilarious Jim Carrey has amassed a net worth of $180 million thanks to his many iconic roles in films such as The Mask, Liar Liar, Bruce Almighty and Number 23, to name a few.
Despite his impressive career, Carrey revealed to Variety last year that he was likely retiring from acting, making his work in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 one of his final films.
Drake – $250 million
Drake began appearing on Degrassi in 2001 in the role of Jimmy Brooks.
Since then, the Canadian actor and rapper has become one of the biggest names in music and coined the name Champagne Papi. Thanks to his success in the music industry, Drake has now amassed a massive net worth of $250 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
The Weeknd – $300 million
Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, known in the music industry as The Weeknd, has not topped the Billboard Hot 100 charts once thanks to his success with albums such as “Starboy,” “Dawn FM” and “After Hours,” all of which have seen the singer reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts brought, also amassed an impressive fortune, not twice, but seven times. Since his launch in 2011, The Weeknd has a net worth of $300 million.
Justin Bieber – $300 million
Hailing from Stratford, Ontario, Justin Bieber is no stranger to the music industry. The Canadian singer first debuted in 2009 with his hit single “One Time.”
Since then, the singer has topped the charts, toured the world and collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry, allowing the Biebs to amass a net worth of $300 million.
Ryan Reynolds – $350 million
Ryan Reynolds has certainly made a name for himself in Hollywood, amassing a net worth of $350 million. However, his income mainly comes from his business deals and not from on-screen roles.
In March 2023, T-Mobile completed a $1.35 billion deal to buy Reynolds-backed wireless carrier Mint Mobile. Additionally, in 2020, the Vancouverite sold his gin company Aviation Gin to Diageo, a European alcohol company, for a whopping $610 million.
Keanu Reeves – $380 million
Although Keanu Reeves was born in Beirut, Lebanon, the actor moved to Toronto at a young age. Reeves has since starred in countless hit films, including The Matrix, Speed and, of course, his time on the television series John Wick.
With an impressive resume, Reeves has amassed a net worth of $380 million. The actor is also known for his charity work and has donated over $30 million to various organizations and causes throughout his time in the industry.
Shania Twain – $400 million
No list of the richest Canadian celebrities is complete without mentioning the queen of the country herself, Shania Twain. The singer, who is currently on tour, has amassed a net worth of $400 million, and it's all thanks to her hits.
After her debut in 1993, Twain topped the charts with hit singles such as “Forever and Always,” “Honey, I'm Home” and “Man!” I feel like a woman.' According to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Twain sold nearly 100 million albums throughout her career.
James Cameron – $800 million
James Cameron, one of Hollywood's greatest filmmakers, known for his work on Titanic and Avatar, was born and raised in the town of Kapuskasing, Ontario.
Cameron made his directorial debut in 1983 with the film Piranha II: The Spawning. Since then, he has become one of the most recognizable names in the industry, amassing a net worth of $800 million.
Celine Dion – $800 million
When it comes to one of the richest Canadian celebrities, Celine Dion tops the list with a net worth of $800 million. The Quebec-born singer has sold a whopping 220 million albums worldwide, making her one of the best-selling artists of all time. I mean, there's a reason it's part of the vowel trinity.
Despite her impressive career, Dion is currently taking a break from the spotlight after being diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome.
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