Source: investing.com\By Kate Prince
Being famous comes with many luxuries that the general public can’t afford. Fast cars, sprawling mansions, bank balances that are never in the red – the list is endless. But, as every A-list celebrity will tell you, fame is a double-edged sword.
Disney stars, pop singers, and actors, and actresses don’t have the freedom that we take for granted, but they do have the money to hire help to make their lives easier. In Hollywood, a good bodyguard is like finding a needle in a haystack, which is why these stars pay through the nose to keep them. Luckily, they can afford it.
After all, if you’ve got to shell out hundreds of thousands a year on personal security, you need to have more than just a couple of bucks in your bank account. Stars like Madonna may have a net worth of $610 million, but the more money you earn, the more you’ve got to pay up – especially when it comes to staying safe.
1. Jennifer Aniston
Star’s Net Worth: $300 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $240,000*
Jennifer Aniston shot to fame as part of the cast of Friends in the ‘90s, going on to be true Hollywood royalty. As one of the most prominent A-listers on the planet, it’s no surprise that Aniston has to travel with a pretty hefty security entourage.
The former star of Comcast’s NBC series is constantly photographed and approached by fans, which can get a little out of control at times. With that being said, it’s no surprise that she spends upwards of $240,000 a year on “well-being.” Jennifer’s bodyguards are prone to change, but back in 2013, she was spotted with infamous celebrity protector Sheldon.
Sheldon has worked with many big names in the past, so Jen could rest assured that he knew what he was doing. It takes a lot to fend off a swarming mob of paparazzi, but Sheldon has both the confidence and the body power to get the actress from A to B safely.
2. Katy Perry
Star’s Net Worth: $330 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $350,000*
Katy Perry has made a name for herself as a bonafide entertainment queen, staying on top of her game ever since she first released her hit single “I Kissed a Girl” back in 2008. Katy’s profile was further raised when she took her place on the judging panel on American Idol, making her even more famous than she was before.
Wherever the ABC star goes, so does her bodyguard. It’s thought that Perry upped her security after giving birth to her first child in 2020, but it’s likely she’ll keep her long-term guard around. He’s a hit with fans too, as some say he looks like a young Hugh Jackman.
In some cases, bodyguards get just as much attention from the media as the stars they’ve sworn to protect. That’s especially true when they happen to be handsome and well-built, for obvious reasons! Perry is rarely seen without her own personal security detail in tow.
3. David and Victoria Beckham
Star’s Net Worth: $1 billion (combined)*
Annual Protection Cost: $1 million+*
Victoria Beckham may have been at the peak of her fame when she was part of the Spice Girls in the ‘90s, but the pop star turned fashion designer is still tabloid fodder. Both Victoria and her soccer ace husband David are worth a combined $1 billion, which is hardly surprising given their various business pursuits.
The Beckhams never travel without a security entourage, but their need to feel safe doesn’t end there. Back in 2014, they spent $1 million on ramping up security for just one of their properties, before installing guardhouses at another England residence in 2020.
David and Victoria have a very impressive property portfolio that’s thought to be worth over $80 million. With homes across the globe from Miami to Britain, it’s natural that they want to invest in protecting their assets as well as themselves.
4. Halle Berry
Star’s Net Worth: $90 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $300,000*
Oscar-winning beauty Halle Berry isn’t a stranger to the public eye. She’s been ruling the entertainment business since the early ‘90s, so she’s used to dealing with the paparazzi, crazed fans, and everything in between. Of course, Halle does have a helping hand.
Over the course of her decades-long career, Berry has employed numerous bodyguards and is often spotted out and about with them. The star of Lionsgate’s Monster’s Ball loves to keep fit and takes her bodyguards out on hikes frequently. Whether they actually need the workout is a different story.
As you might expect, Berry’s bodyguards are in tip-top physical condition, just like the star herself. They need to be able to sprint at a moment’s notice and face danger head-on, so while the occasional hike won’t hurt, they’ve likely got their own personal training plan to keep up with!
5. Adele
Star’s Net Worth: $190 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $75,000*
When it comes to singing sensations, Adele is the best of the best. Fans are usually charmed by her incredibly down-to-earth nature, but make no mistake – she’s filthy rich. With an estimated fortune of around $190 million, Adele can afford to splash the cash on the finer things in life, including round-the-clock security.
In 2017, it was reported that the Sony Music artist hired Lady Gaga’s former bodyguard Pete Van Der Veen. At that time, Van Der Veen came with a reported $70,000 per year price tag. It’s likely he may have been treated to a pay rise since then!
By all accounts, Van Der Veen comes highly recommended and has a sterling reputation. When fans first spotted Van Der Veen with Adele they were quite keen to know more about the Dutchman. It turns out that Peter was once crowned Mr. Europe, so he’s had his own taste of the limelight, too.
6. Barbra Streisand
Star’s Net Worth: $400 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $125,000*
Barbra Streisand has so many acting, stage, and song credits that her resume is longer than the Hollywood Walk of Fame. With such an established career and a net worth of over $400 million, Streisand has earned the title of entertainment royalty. Babs is always gracious when it comes to meeting her fans, but like other A-listers, she never underestimates the need for security.
Streisand is often pictured out and about at public events, but she always has her bodyguards close to hand. While Babs is a huge force in the biz, she’s not quite as photographed as other stars which is why her security bill is probably on the lower side. Still, that doesn’t mean Barbra is taking a trip to Walmart unattended.
If Streisand has learned anything over the years, it’s that security is one element of fame never to be taken lightly. Even the best-meaning fans can get a little overzealous at times, so it’s best to keep a guard next to you just in case uncomfortable situations arise.
7. Bella Hadid
Star’s Net Worth: $18 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $250,000*
Bella Hadid has been taking the fashion industry by storm over the last few years, alongside her sister Gigi. As one of the bright young things that designers love to work with, Bella is often in the spotlight, with photographers tripping over themselves to get a money shot.
One of Bella’s bodyguards has gained a lot of attention in the past for looking remarkably like a well-dressed Jason Statham, but Bella isn’t above scolding her protectors when they take their job a little too far. In 2017 she was quick to reprimand one of her guards when he pushed a female paparazzi. Hadid has been in the spotlight most of her life as her mother was a cast member on Comcast’s Bravo show, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
Bella, Gigi, and their brother Anwar are all models on the rise in the fashion industry, so it’s likely security is always around in some form or another. When you factor in high-profile relationships, bodyguards become an essential part of everyday life.
8. Britney Spears
Star’s Net Worth: $59 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $600,000*
Britney Spears has had a turbulent relationship with fame that often didn’t work in her favor. In the late ‘00s, harassment of Spears by the paparazzi contributed to a lot of her personal struggles. Their relentless pursuit often meant Britney couldn’t travel without a security team. In 2009, she was paying around $400,000 a year for security.
Security at Britney’s home is also constantly reviewed and tight to make sure that the star and her children are always protected. Spears has remained one of the most pursued stars over the years, so it’s natural to think her bill will be significantly higher than some of her contemporaries.
9. Kylie Jenner
Star’s Net Worth: $900 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $4.8 million*
In this Instagram age, Kylie Jenner has established herself as the jewel in the Kardashian-Jenner crown. The reality TV star launched Kylie Cosmetics several years ago and it was a runaway success. It’s thought that Jenner is worth an estimated $900 million, even though she’s just 23.
The hype around Kylie remains at an all-time high, so she takes her security very seriously. Back in 2019, Kyle’s dad Caitlin Jenner estimated that her daughter spends between $300,000-$400,000 a month on bodyguards and other security measures. Not bad for a kid that started out as Kim K’s little sister on Comcast’s E!.
A few years ago, the idea of Kylie being even more famous than her sister Kim would’ve been laughable. However, thanks to the extreme change in her appearance and the launch of her business empire, Kylie is firmly at the helm of the Kardashian-Jenner media machine.
10. Taylor Swift
Star’s Net Worth: $290 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $400,000*
Ever since she first exploded onto the music scene in the late ‘00s, Taylor Swift’s profile has kept going up and up. With more best-selling albums and tours under her belt than you can shake a stick at, the talented songstress also has an army of loyal fans.
Thanks to her numerous feuds with other stars, Swift has remained a popular name in the gossip columns and on social media sites like Facebook, so the paparazzi are always keen to snap a picture. Luckily, Taylor usually has not one, but two bodyguards that follow her wherever she goes to make sure nothing untoward happens.
This often includes doing things that perhaps the guards may not be all that keen on, like sitting in the back seat on a rollercoaster ride or going shopping for hours on end. Thankfully, the salary more than makes up for that!
11. Rihanna
Star’s Net Worth: $400 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $500,000*
Rihanna’s fans are among some of the most dedicated in the world. It’s not hard to see why. The starlet has proven time and time again that she’s in it for the long haul, selling millions of records and creating her very own clothing and beauty line, Fenty.
That being said, RiRi is a superstar that heavily relies on security to get her from A to B, whether she’s out to dinner with friends or touring the world. Rihanna’s annual protection costs will likely come in at around $500,000, if not more. Even if she slips out to Target, she won’t be alone.
Everyone knows who Rihanna is, even if they don’t listen to her music. With that being said, it’s not easy for RiRi to travel incognito, even if she wants to shop the clearance section like the rest of us mere mortals. For someone this famous, bodyguards are just part of the package.
12. Jennifer Lopez
Star’s Net Worth: $290 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $500,000*
When it comes to fame, J-Lo has managed to attain the kind of notoriety that is reserved for a select few. Not only is she an accomplished actress, but she’s a chart-topping singer, too. There’s nothing that Lopez can’t do. She even sang at the 2021 presidential inauguration.
J-Lo may be used to playing characters in movies like Sony’s Maid in Manhattan, but in reality, she’s just filthy rich. With an estimated fortune of $290 million, Jen has enough room in the budget for an entire entourage of security. Given how popular she is, she needs it.
Any resemblance of a normal life went out the window for J-Lo many years ago, but her success is something she has worked hard to achieve. With a net worth of over $290 million and a relationship with legendary sportsman Alex Rodriguez, J-Lo has to keep security just as tight as her dance moves.
13. Amy Adams
Star’s Net Worth: $43 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $75,000*
Amy Adams has starred in her fair share of Hollywood blockbusters, from Enchanted to Arrival. However, Adams maintains a relatively low profile when she’s not working. We haven’t seen her in any high-stakes drama that doesn’t play out on screen, which might be why her security costs are a little more modest than some others.
The actress does make sure she’s escorted on red carpets by her own team, even if she doesn’t need round-the-clock security. Adams has managed to toe the line and largely keep her private life private, which certainly helps stave off paparazzi attention.
Adams quite often employs security guards on the recommendation of other A-list celebrities, which is why some of her team may look familiar to trawlers of gossip sites. It’s not unusual to see the actress step out with well-known celebrity protectors.
14. Kesha
Star’s Net Worth: $3 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $75,000*
Kesha isn’t exactly known for being a wall-flower, so when she goes out she can attract a lot of attention. Luckily for the songstress, she’s able to employ bodyguards as and when she needs them. With an estimated net worth of $3 million, Kesha can’t afford to pay insane security fees like Kylie Jenner.
Instead, she just hires security and bodyguards at times that it feels appropriate. Kesha has been pictured arm-in-arm with a couple of guards in the past, so she isn’t afraid to be seen with them. Some stars request that their detail walk a few steps behind them, but not Kesha.
Kesha treats her team like they’re her friends, which is probably why they always seem to be having such a good time. The singer has a reputation for being down-to-earth, so perhaps working for this celebrity is a job worth having.
15. Daniel Radcliffe
Star’s Net Worth: $79 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $50,000*
Wizarding whiz Daniel Radcliffe might be best known for his star turn in the Harry Potter franchise, but these days his life is a lot quieter. Unlike his co-star Emma Watson, Radcliffe never really found widespread success in Hollywood post-Hogwarts. However, he’s still got a fortune of $79 million thanks to his Harry Potter days and wise investments.
Radcliffe doesn’t employ round-the-clock security, but when he is spotted with a security guard they’re as big and burly as the rest of them. They often tower over him, making him look like he’s still in his first year.
That’s not to say that Daniel doesn’t still have legions of die-hard fans that are keen to get his autograph, though. He’s just a little bit better at going incognito than some of his peers, which ultimately saves him money in the long run.
16. Jason Momoa
Star’s Net Worth: $10 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $125,000*
There’s no denying that Jason Mamoa is a huge Adonis of a man. The actor is a towering 6-foot-four-inches, so even though he employs a security detail, he often looks like the bodyguard himself. He could probably bench press them all in one fell swoop.
Momoa has often been spotted out and about surrounded by a couple of suit-wearing bodyguards, but he’s more than capable of taking care of himself. Still, given his A-list status, it’s not surprising that he doesn’t want to take any chances.
Jason only became more popular after starring in the lead role in DC’s Aquaman. With a sequel in the works, his star is set to rise even further, which makes security even more of a pressing issue. Everyone wants a photo with this actor, regardless of if they’re paparazzi or fans.
17. Michael Jackson
Star’s Net Worth: $362 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $1 million*
At the peak of his success, Michael Jackson was adored by millions of fans the world over. He was the undisputed King of Pop, but his notoriety didn’t end there. His later life was marred with scandal, so his need for constant security never really piped down.
With a career as long as MJ had, it’s not surprising that he went through his fair share of bodyguards. Security on his residences was also tight, especially at the infamous Neverland Ranch in Santa Barbara, California, after certain claims came to light.
It’s likely that MJ spent at least $1 million dollars a year on security, if not more. That includes personal protection officers, 24-hour security at his properties, and additional measures when he was set to perform or attend other events.
18. Beyonce
Star’s Net Worth: $362 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $2-4 million*
There aren’t many people that are as famous as the one and only Queen Bey herself. Beyonce has been rocking the music industry since the ‘90s, first as the lead singer in Destiny’s Child and then as a record-breaking solo artist. Beyonce doesn’t do things by halves – including her entourage.
Given just how famous she is and how famous her husband Jay-Z is, it’s only natural that these two icons would want to protect themselves and their family. It’s likely that Beyonce has a Kylie Jenner level of protection, shelling out a few million a year for her bodyguards.
After all, Beyonce travels frequently and often brings her kids along for the ride. When you get to this level of fame, it’s important to cover all your bases and make sure that your entire entourage is as protected as possible.
19. Geri Halliwell
Star’s Net Worth: $40 million*Annual Protection Cost: $65,000*
Spice Girl Geri Halliwell looked positively pint-size next to her bodyguard/personal trainer Tim Blakeley as the two strolled around Halliwell’s home on a walk. Ginger Spice has had many bodyguards over the years, but her new protector is getting all the press attention on the “Hunky Bodyguards” fan pages.
And it turns out, Geri isn’t afraid to play matchmaker when it comes to her bodyguards. Triple M’s Rob Palmer talked about Geri’s attempt to set him up on a date with her bodyguard a few decades ago. Though Palmer didn’t take Halliwell up on her offer, it’s still nice to see Ginger Spice trying to hook her bodyguards up with a date.
20. Meghan Markle
Star’s Net Worth: $5 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $20 million*
When Meghan Markle left her life as an actress in LA and married Britain’s Prince Harry, the world was divided. Regardless of opinion, one thing is clear – life as a royal looks a lot different these days. Meg and Harry may have stepped down from their official duties, but they still require a lot of security.
According to Heart, experts estimate Meghan Markle’s annual security bill at an astronomic $20 million per year. Even though Harry is very unlikely to sit on the throne, they are two of the most famous royals in the world. As such, they can’t be put at risk.
Meghan and Harry won’t be the only members of the royal household with extremely high-security fees, although they are often at the center of most media and press speculation. This is only likely to increase now baby number 2 is on the way.
21. Madonna
Star’s Net Worth: $616 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $500,000*
Madonna has managed to find the type of success that most musicians only dream of. Since the ‘80s, she’s stayed on top of her game and reinvented herself with the times. As a result, she’s just as loved today as she was back then.
Madge takes no risks with her security and has bodyguards follow her wherever she goes. When you’re someone as recognizable as she is, it’s not worth taking the chance. When all that is taken into account, Madonna likely shells out an impressive sum each year on personal protection.
However, she’s worth over $600 million so when it comes to budgeting, Madonna has a little more wiggle room than some others. It’s thought that the star still earns a salary of around $54 million per year, which more than covers the cost of her security detail.
22. Floyd Mayweather
Star’s Net Worth: $450 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $750,000*
Floyd Mayweather is one of the richest boxers in the world and is well known for always carrying at least $250,000 of cash at all times. This is one of the reasons he takes his security extremely seriously and has a strict list of requirements for anyone joining his team of bodyguards. Mayweather has famously named his entourage of bodyguards ‘The Money Team’.
Members of ‘The Money Team’ are paid extremely well, with a yearly salary of $150,000 including additional perks such as Mercedes Benz cars and Rolex watches. Not too bad for a job that includes traveling around the world and hanging out with celebrities.
23. Lady Gaga
Star’s Net Worth: $232 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $125,000*
Whether Lady Gaga is traveling the world or just going from one end of NYC to the other, she always makes sure she’s followed closely by a bevvy of bodyguards. One of her favorites is Pete Van Der Veen. Van Der Veen has been of service to many A-listers over the years, including Adele.
Van Der Veen is clearly experienced in this field and knows how to do his job properly, without error. With a rep like that, this bodyguard will never be short of work. Word of mouth travels fast in Hollywood, so recommendations are everything!
The Dutch-born muscleman has bodybuilding experience, so he’s more than capable of picking up anyone that’s in the way and moving them. The sheer size of Van Der Veen is often enough to dissuade over-eager paparazzi from taking it to that point, though.
24. Kate Middleton
Star’s Net Worth: $7 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $20 million+*
The Duchess of Cambridge isn’t just a wife to the future King of England, she’s the mother to the Future King of England, too. With that being said, Kate’s safety is a top priority for the royal family, which is why millions are spent on her protection across the year.
Kate is never seen without a bevy of bodyguards ushering her from A to B and making sure she’s taken care of. Considering Meghan Markle’s security expenses are estimated at around $20 million a year, it’s likely Kate’s is even higher.
However, these costs are picked up by the Crown and not actually paid for by Middleton herself. As her net worth is around $7 million, there’s no way the Duchess could afford to pay the expected annual sum. That’s an added bonus of being royalty.
25. Jennifer Lawrence
Star’s Net Worth: $116 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $125,000*
Jennifer Lawrence starred in The Hunger Games eight years ago, but she already had an Academy Award nomination under her belt by then. Since that time, she’s taken on numerous other roles and even won an Oscar for a star turn in 2013’s Silver Linings Playbook. J-Law is worth an estimated $116 million. Considering she’s still in her early 30s, that’s impressive.
Considering her giant fortune, Jennifer can afford to pay a bodyguard or two. Each personal protection officer supposedly comes at a salary of $125,000 per annum. That’s not to mention the other security measures or additional guards needed on occasion!
Like many different celebrities, the amount of security Jennifer has can fluctuate depending on what project she’s working on, and if her personal life is attracting more attention than usual. Luckily for her, she usually manages to avoid the limelight in that area.
26. Heidi Klum
Star’s Net Worth: $125 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $250,000*
Supermodel Heidi Klum successfully made the transition from runway sensation to entertainment personality. As a result, she managed to bag herself a tidy fortune of over $125,000 million. When you’re as famous as Heidi with four children, security is an absolute must-have.
Given the extent of her projects and how much she travels, Heidi is rarely seen without a bodyguard in tow. One of her longest-running guards was Martin Kirsten, but he later left to work in the wildlife sector. Martin and Heidi had a relationship for a brief period of time after her marriage to Seal ended.
The relationship itself caused a great deal of media attention thrown Heidi’s way, but needless to say, he didn’t continue to work as her bodyguard after the news broke. Heidi is now married to Tom Kaulitz, who is 16 years her junior.
27. Ezra Miller
Star’s Net Worth: $3 million*Annual Protection Cost: $15,000*
Ezra Miller might be The Flash, but even The Flash needs a bodyguard. The movie star, who has appeared in big blockbuster hits like Justice League and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, hired a very eccentric bodyguard named Gu Rubee as his personal protection. Gu Rubee has been described as “extravagant” and a “fashionista.”
Rubee and Miller have been photographed together many times, and Rubee’s exceptional wardrobe alone is why he deserves a raise. Luckily, Miller isn’t one for a scuffle, so he probably makes Rubee’s job pretty easy. The movie star has a net worth of $3 million, mostly thanks to his role as The Flash.
28. Iggy Azalea
Star’s Net Worth: $6 million*Annual Protection Cost: $500-$1,000 per day*
Rapper Iggy Azalea takes her security super seriously. The new mom once posted a picture of her bodyguard, joking about how many women have “crushes” on him. On a more serious note, Azalea said that she has had to make some personal changes in order to cope with her newfound fame.
Azalea said that she had to stop crowd surfing at her concerts, a decision that her bodyguards no doubt approve of. She also explained that she keeps such tight security—often employing a team of six—because she gets “lurk tweets” before a show, which she considers a creepy “violation.”
29. Fergie
Star’s Net Worth: $45 million*Annual Protection Cost: $10,000*
Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie’s bodyguard isn’t just her personal protector—it appears he’s also somewhat of a medic. Pascal, the bodyguard for both Fergie and Josh Duhamel, was taking a flight with the celebrity couple in 2011 when a fellow passenger began vomiting and having a seizure.
Pascal leaped into action, helping move the passenger into the aisle so a doctor could perform life-saving CPR. As Fergie said when she got off the plane in L.A., “He’s a hero!” The costs to protect the singer, who has also released solo singles like “M.I.L.F.,” is estimated to be in the tens of thousands per year.
30. Kristen Stewart
Star’s Net Worth: $70 million*Annual Protection Cost: $100,000*
Kristen Stewart, the star of movies like the Twilight series and the new Charlie’s Angels remake, is rarely seen without her security. The star has a lot of adoring fans, though she’s reportedly a very private person. Stewart’s bodyguard isn’t just well-known for protecting the famous actress, however.
He’s also gotten a reputation as quite a hunk, and he even has his own fan page, started by Stewart’s fans. “HBG,” as he’s known, has also protected famous women like Nina Dobrev, Melissa McCarthy, and Emilia Clarke. According to Stewart, he was “a good sport” about all the attention for his handsome looks.
31. Justin Bieber
Star’s Net Worth: $285 million*Annual Protection Cost: $1 million*
Justin Bieber is too famous to go anywhere without security. The pop star has had a slew of bodyguards in recent years, and they almost always make headlines with the star (who has, admittedly, calmed down since he got married). Bieber’s bodyguard currently is Michael Arana, who is his head of security.
Arana has become pretty famous as a result of working with Justin Bieber. He has nearly 194,000 followers on Instagram, and he’s often featured on a Twitter fan page called “Bieber’s Bodyguards.” Arana and Bieber seem to get along better than Moshe Benabou, the pop star’s former protector, with whom he parted ways in 2014.
32. Amber Rose
Star’s Net Worth: $12 million*Annual Protection Cost: $50,000*
Businesswoman, feminist icon, and model Amber Rose has legions of adoring fans on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. She’s lately been spotted with her bodyguard, who always wears a “MUVA” shirt (one of the names associated with Rose’s brand). Rose hired a full-time bodyguard in 2017.
She brought out her bodyguard on her daily routine just a day after an intruder broke into her home while she was asleep. The break-in happened early Wednesday morning when a man broke her kitchen window. Luckily, the model wasn’t hurt, but she decided to amp up her security, spending a little extra cash to do so.
33. Selena Gomez
Star’s Net Worth: $75 million*Annual Protection Cost: $500,000*
Selena Gomez’ bodyguard isn’t just her personal protector—the two are also friends, to the point that Gomez was invited to his wedding and even asked to make a toast. Gomez attended the Redlands, California wedding of her longtime bodyguard, and she gave a heartwarming toast, saying she could tell how much her bodyguard loved his wife.
“It’s so special,” Gomez said about the wedding, saying she was “honored” to be there to “celebrate” the happy couple. Gomez often employs a team of bodyguards, particularly when she’s at the airport, but that was the bodyguard she’d been with the longest.
34. Tom Hardy
Star’s Net Worth: $30 million*Annual Protection Cost: $20,000*
Tom Hardy became a supernova celebrity in 2010 after his performance in the blockbuster hit Inception. Since then, he has been in movie after movie. Though it might be a surprise to hear that Bane needs a bodyguard, Hardy, and his protector, “Big John,” are often spotted partying together.
And Big John does not seem like anyone you’d want to mess with. The British actor and his bodyguard were spotted in London heading to a nightclub, and the press caught Big John carrying what appeared to be a high-powered torch and folding knife. Though it’s mostly star-struck women trying to follow Hardy inside, Big John looks prepared for any eventuality.
35. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds
Star’s Net Worth: $110 million*
Annual Protection Cost: $125,000*
Aside from being one of America’s best-looking couples, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are also supremely talented – and incredibly rich. Although Ryan is worth $100 million of that alone, Blake has starred in numerous movies and shows no signs of slowing down. They now share three kids, too, so traveling needs to be extra safe.
Blake and Ryan have been spotted with different bodyguards over the years, but wherever they go they always make sure security follows close behind. This is especially true when they’re out with the children. In this case, it’s better safe than sorry.
Even photographers that are trying to get a photo without being too intrusive can get swept up in the craziness of the moment, which can lead to disastrous situations. Paying hundreds of thousands to bodyguards may seem like overkill to some, but what’s the alternative?