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Taylor Swift is the world's highest-paid musician and celebrity.
- 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.