Today, celebrities don’t rely solely on music, movies or sports careers to make their money. Famous faces are launching everything from beauty brands to fashion lines – and making a fortune in the process. In fact, some incredibly savvy stars are making more money from their business ventures than from their day jobs.

We've ranked the 16 most successful celebrity side hustles of all time, based on pre-tax earnings from either the sale of their company or the current value of their stake in the business. Read on to discover which celebs have turned their passion projects into money-spinning empires.

All dollar amounts in US dollars.