#4: Simon Cowell

Known as: Talent Show creator, Producer, and Host (American Idol, America’s Got Talent, and X Factor)

Net Worth: $506 million

Children: 1

Simon Cowell, the maestro of reality television, has orchestrated a financial symphony worth half a billion dollars, all thanks to the soaring success of enduring reality competitions. His journey kicked off in 2002 with the cultural phenomenon American Idol and subsequently extended its reach to embrace Britain’s Got Talent, America’s Got Talent, and X Factor.

In 2014, he welcomed his son, Eric, into the world. However, he shared with The Mirror, “I don’t subscribe to the notion of passing wealth from one generation to the next. Your legacy should ideally be that you provided ample opportunities for others to thrive, generously shared your time, and imparted your wisdom to help them flourish.”