Published on 06/05/2022 at 16:00 by Ali Postma

Greta Thunberg may be richer than you think

We all know that Elon Musk is the richest man in the world. But there are some celebrities who we wouldn't expect to be as wealthy as they are.

We all know that Elon Musk is the richest man in the world. But did you know who the richest woman in the world is? Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, the granddaughter of the founder of cosmetics giant L'Oréal. Here are some other celebrities you might not expect to be that wealthy:

Pippa Middleton

The sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, Pippa Middleton has worked in public relations and event management before she began working for her family’s party supply business. She is married to hedge fund manager James Matthews, with whom she has two children, and is reportedly worth $50 million today.

Jamie Oliver

Popular British chef Jamie Oliver has numerous cooking television shows and restaurants to his name. He also campaigns to improve the diets of British schoolchildren. As of 2022, Oliver’s net worth is roughly $300 million.

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Greta Thunberg

Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg was TIME's 2019 Person of the Year and has received multiple awards. However, she does not keep the prize money for herself but rather donates it to climate change organisations and other social causes. Because of this, it's unclear how much Thunberg is worth, but according to Wealth Magnet, her net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.

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Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson is an English actor, screenwriter, and comedian, famous for playing the beloved character Mr. Bean. Atkinson has also starred in several movies, including Johnny English, Love Actually, Rat Race, and Four Weddings & A Funeral. As of 2022, Atkinson’s net worth is estimated to be $150 million.

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Monica Lewinsky

Monica Lewinsky is infamous for the affair she had with former US President Bill Clinton while working as an intern at the White House. Now an American television personality and fashion designer, as of 2022, Lewinsky’s net worth is $1.5 million.