In the commercial world, every brand needs a popular face who represents it and helps it connect with customers. While many brands today select a famous star to promote or raise awareness of the product, some celebrities sign million-dollar deals. So without any delay, let’s look into the list of the richest and highest-paid brand ambassadors who have earned a reputation globally.
- Cristiano Ronaldo
Pay: $1 Billion
Brand: NikeWe all are fans of the famous and legendary football player Cristiano Ronaldo. In 2003, the partnership between giant sportswear brands Nike and Ronaldo began; later, in 2016, he signed a lifetime deal with that brand and became Nike’s third athlete brand ambassador with approximately $1 billion. Other than Nike, he has also endorsed various well-known brands, which have boosted his profile.
- David Beckham
Deal: $160 Million
Brand: AdidasDavid Beckham is a famous sportsman who signed a lifetime endorsem*nt with the most well-reputed brand Adidas in 2003 with a vast sum of $160 million. However, David is also a face icon for many other famous brands like Calvin Klein, H&M, Burger King, Armani, and Samsung, which keeps him in the news.
- George Foreman
Deal: $137.5 Million
Brand: Foreman GrillsA recognized former boxer, George Foreman, is one of the wealthiest brand ambassadors in the industry. He signed an endorsem*nt contract with Foreman Grills, which is still one of the second-best endorsem*nt deals of all time.
- Tiger Woods
Deal: $100 Million
Brand: NikeTiger Woods is the wealthiest professional golfer who became the brand ambassador for Nike. Tiger agreed to the endorsem*nt contract with the brand at a whopping sum of $100 million, which kept him in the news for a long time.
- Usain Bolt
Deal: $83 Million
Brand: PumaUsain Bolt is an Olympic sprinter widely regarded as the greatest sportsman of all time. He agreed to his first endorsem*nt contract in 2003 with a famous sportswear brand ‘Puma.’ Later, he signed another endorsem*nt deal with the same brand and received 10 million dollars annually, increasing his income.
- Charlize Theron
Deal: $55 Million
Brand: DiorCharlize Theron is one of the sought-after South African-American actresses in Hollywood. Besides having a glorious film career, Charlize gets a vast sum via brand endorsem*nt. According to the reports, she agreed on an 11-year contract with the well-reputed brand Dior for its signature perfume, J’adore, at 55 million dollars.
- Beyoncé
Deal: $50 Million
Brand: PepsiBeyoncé, another talented singer from Hollywood, is also regarded as one of the highest-paid brand ambassadors. She endorses various well-known brands and has signed a multi-year endorsem*nt worth $50 million with Pepsi.
- Julia Roberts
Deal: $50 Million
Brand: LancômeJulia Robert is one of the most marketable American actresses of her time. In 2010, she agreed to an endorsem*nt deal with the well-reputed French Luxury brand Lancome and became a spokesperson for the same. The deal was sealed at $50 million, resulting in one of the biggest brand endorsem*nts.
- George Clooney
Deal: $40 Million
Brand: NespressoNespresso is a luxury coffee brand that chose the famous Hollywood star George Clooney to represent the brand in 2006. Later, he signed an endorsem*nt with Nespresso, became the brand ambassador, and earned about 40 million dollars with the contract.
- Taylor Swift
Deal: $26 Million
Brand: Coca-ColaTaylor Swift is considered the most accomplished singer in today’s times. Within a short time, various brands have made endorsem*nt deals with her, but the most recognized one was with Coca-Cola. In 2014, he agreed on a massive deal with the soft drink company at 26 million, which increased her fame.
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