Dua Lipa Leads Youngest Brits onRich List at 29
British pop singer Dua Lipa among the wealthiest individuals in the United Kingdom.
Get the lowdown on the wealthiest Brits under 40, with pop sensation Dua Lipa taking the crown at just 29. The "Sunday Times" Rich List has her reigning supreme over football stars and royals.
In the 2023 Rich List, Lipa outshines Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, bagging the 34th spot with a whopping £115 million fortune, approximately €137 million.
Big Money Makers: The Top 3
Business tycoon Dmitry Bukhman, a 39-year-old gaming entrepreneur, heads the list with a staggering £12.54 billion fortune. Sharing second place, we have Hugh Grosvenor (34) and Olivia Henson (32), the Duke and Duchess of Westminster, whose combined net worth clocks in at £9.88 billion. Coming in third is Lady Charlotte Wellesley (34), a relative of the first Duke of Wellington, with £2.66 billion under her belts.
All three spots on the podium are filled by heirs to inherited or family-linked wealth, the "Sunday Times" notes.
Entertainment Elite
Joining Dua Lipa on the list are international stars from music, film, and sports. Ed Sheeran (31) clinches the 13th spot with £370 million, thanks to his global hits and shrewd property investments. Harry Styles (31) follows closely behind in 22nd, amassing £225 million from his solo music career and acting ventures since his days with One Direction.
Adele (34) comes in at 26th, boosted by her successful music career and ongoing royalties. Dua Lipa also secures a spot among the most successful musicians of her generation at an impressively young age.
In sports, tennis ace Andy Murray (35) scores the 35th spot, while FC Bayern striker Harry Kane (31) shares the 38th with "Harry Potter" actor Daniel Radcliffe.
Sources: ntv.de, mau/spot
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Note: The enrichment data provides a 2025 update on the wealthiest Brits under 40, which includes Dua Lipa at £115 million, Adele at around £170 million, and Anthony Joshua on the list as well, though his exact position and wealth weren't disclosed. The 2025 list's entry threshold nearly doubled to £100 million, hinting at significant wealth among all listed individuals.
The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers in the entertainment industry, considering the financial success and influence of celebrities like Dua Lipa. This could potentially address the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, such as those from long flights and excessive use of mobile devices in the fast-paced world of pop-culture.
Considering this year's Rich List, it is noteworthy that even in the business sector, individuals like Dmitry Bukhman have amassed vast fortunes, ultimately dwarfing the wealth of Pop music stars like Dua Lipa, who still make it to this exclusive list.
Given the continuous growth in wealth among the younger generation, including celebrities and entrepreneurs, it remains to be seen how the Rich List will evolve in the coming years, and whether more individuals from the entertainment sector will join the top ranks alongside heirs to inherited or family-linked wealth.
