10. Howard Stern: Payed College Loans for his Interns
If you have followed radio at all over the past 30 years, then you know that Howard Stern
has a reputation of being one of the most raucous “shock jocks” on the
airwaves. Between his stock incentives in Sirius and his personal
holdings, he has an estimated net worth of about $500 million. He used
some of that to pay for his radio intern’s college loans in 2008, so if
you are willing to go to work for him, he might reward you far beyond
your contracted amount.
9. Birdman: Gives Cars To Friends
Bryan Williams, or better know as Birdman,
is the co-founder of Cash Money Records, and he has a multi-platinum
record as a producer and an artist. His label’s put together albums for Juvenile, Lil Wayne,
and other artists. His song “#1 Stunna” earned him two Grammy
nominations in 2000. With 50 million albums sold, his label is the most
successful in all of hip hop music history. Williams says that he buys
100 new cars every six months and just gives the “old” cars away to
friends. If you are hanging out with him at the right time, you could
walk away with a sweet car.
8. J.K. Rowling: Willing to Help Make Dreams Come True
When she was finishing up the first Harry Potter book, J. K. Rowling
was living out of her car. However, now the series has sold over 400
million copies and inspired a series of films. With a net worth in
excess of $1 billion, she received the title of Most Influential Woman
in Britain in 2010. With her legacy intact, it is still likely that she
remembers what it is like to have a dream, so if you become her friend,
she is likely to help you accomplish it. After all, she donated a pair
of boots to fund educational programs at a school and has donated freely
to art councils as well as to individual writers. If you have a novel
growing inside you, she could be a generous friend to have.
7. John Grisham: He’s Got Connections
If you enjoy perusing legal thrillers, then the name John Grisham is one that likely appears on your bookshelf. Beginning with A Time to Kill,
Grisham has written a series of best-sellers that have left him with a
net worth in excess of $200 million. With his training as a lawyer and
his time spent as the editor of the Oxford American, Grisham has
acquainted himself with people of every stripe. Spending some time in
his circle could at least bring you some first editions, if nothing
else.
6. Matt Groening: Generous with Budding Filmakers
Matt Groening is the creator of the most successful cartoon of all time The Simpsons.
With a net worth of over $500 million, Groening started out working a
lot of awful day jobs when he moved to Los Angeles to make it into show
business. His frustration found expression in his animated book Life in Hell, which he published himself. The comic strip spread to catch the eye of Hollywood producer James L. Brooks, who asked Groening to bring his characters to television as a short feature on the Tracey Ullman Show.
A great career was about to take off. Since he remembers the old days
performing scut work, Groening would likely be a good friend to make,
particularly because of his generosity with budding filmmakers. He
donated $500,000 to UCLA’s film programs, and he has also supported
independent filmmaking ventures.
5. Jennifer Lawrence: Keeping it Real
If all of the people on this list seem older or of the male gender, then the star of The Hunger Games and Silver Linings Playbook might be perfect for you to hang out with. With a net worth of $22 million, Jennifer Lawrence
still lives at home, which means that she has plenty of disposable
income to share. Her colorful personality as it appears on the
late-night talk shows means that you are likely to have a laugh a minute
when you hang out.
4. Bill Watterson: Donates To Art Projects
If you think Peanuts is the only comic strip that has built a massive following, then you need to learn about Calvin and Hobbes. Bill Watterson
amassed a net worth of more than $450 million with one of the most
popular cartoons in the history of the funnies. His wealth would be
exponentially higher if he had been willing to license any of his
characters for merchandise or to promote his work in any way after
quitting the strip. Instead, he has just pursued his own art further. He
has contributed a great deal of money to individual artists and art
schools, so if you see drawing in your future, the two of you could be
fast friends.
3. Jami Gertz: Likes To Hang Out With Strangers
One of the great American philanthropists, Jami Gertz
has an overall net worth of about $2 billion. Most of her money comes
from her union with billionaire Tony Ressler, who used to own the
Milwaukee Brewers and created Ares Management, in charge of more than
$40 million. One of Gertz’s best friends is Bill Murray,
who is well-known for wandering into parties and bars where he doesn’t
know anyone and hanging out. When Gertz goes along with him, if you
happen to be out, you can end up partying the night away with them.
2. Bruce Willis: Pancreatic Cancer Activist
Bruce Willis
is a lightweight in comparison to many of the names on this list, with
“only” $150 million in net worth. However, he has built a huge following
by acting in more than 60 films since his big break in the television
comedy Moonlighting. When Willis is at his best on the screen,
he is an engaging action hero who seems like he would be a lot of fun to
have a few beers with. He lost his brother to pancreatic cancer and is
still an activist in the cause. If you share an interest in cancer
activism, he is likely to be generous to your cause as well.
1. Adam Sandler: Casts Friends in Movies
Did you know that Adam Sandler
invites his friends to keep starring in films with him? And that when
the films do well, he has the habit of buying them all cars to
celebrate? It would be hard to find a cooler rich friend than that. You
could end up in The Water-Boy 3 and end up with an awesome ride to boot.
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