- Taylor Swift earned an estimated $185 million in 2019.
- This makes her the world's highest-paid celebrity, according to Forbes .
- It's no surprise considering Swift's record-breaking album sales and tours as well as a new record deal.
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Taylor Swift makes the big bucks.
At 14 years old, Swift was the youngest songwriter to ever sign with Sony . She now has 10 Grammys on her shelf, several tours under her belt, and an endless list of chart-topping songs and albums. The pop singer has earned a record-winning 29 AMAs throughout her 15-year career, making her the artist with the most AMA wins ever.
She consistently ranks as one of the highest-paid celebrities in the world. Swift, who has an estimated net worth of $360 million , brought in nearly $200 million in 2019 thanks to a new record deal and the end of a record-breaking tour. That made her the highest-paid celebrity of the year .
She likes to spend her earnings by building a sprawling real-estate portfolio and donating to causes she supports and people in need.
Here are nine facts that show just how much more money Swift makes than other celebrities.
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