13. Taylor Swift

Net Worth: $290 Million
Annual Bodyguard Cost: $400,000

Exploding onto the music scene in the early 2000s with a whirlwind of glitter and guitar strings, Taylor Swift has been riding an unstoppable wave of success. With an impressive collection of 9 chart-topping albums and countless electrifying tours, she’s captivated a massive, devoted army of fans affectionately dubbed as ‘Swifties.’ Her star power continues to blaze brighter than a supernova in the pop universe.

Taylor Swift, the radiant American songbird, is a tantalizing topic for the gossip gluttons and the ever-persistent paparazzi. Her star-studded feuds add fuel to the fire. To shield her from any unsavory incidents, she is constantly flanked by two formidable bodyguards. The annual cost of her personal security detail? A whopping $400,000! It’s a small price to pay for peace of mind in the glitzy yet gritty world of fame.