The 10 Most Shockingly Rich Celebrities & Their Net Worth
April 1, 2017
J. K. Rowling - Estimated Net Worth: $1 Billion
J.K. Rowling is a British author, screenwriter, and producer most well known for creating the Harry Potter fantasy series. Selling over 400 million copies worldwide, Harry Potter has become the best-selling book series in history. A series of films based on the books have also garnered international success. Rowling maintains creative control and final approval on all movie scripts.
Rowling conceived the idea for Harry Potter while on a delayed train ride in 1990. In the seven years it took her to finish the first novel, Rowling lost her mother, had her daughter and left an abusive marriage. She lived in poverty subsiding off government assistance until the success of Harry Potter. Currently, she is the 197th richest person in the UK.