8 WAGs who are richer than their athlete partners: From Taylor Swift to Simone Biles
8 WAGs with a higher net worth than their athlete partners
In the realm of professional athletics, their wives and girlfriends (WAGs) often take center stage. According to reports, several famous WAGs make significantly more money than their partners and spouses, surpassing them in terms of influencer status, brand partnerships, and career progression. For instance, pop icon Taylor Swift's army of Swifties became enormous football fans when she began dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Similar to Swift, take a look at 8 WAGs who earn (or have earned) more money than their pro-athlete partners.
1. Taylor Swift and NFL star boyfriend Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift is ranked number one on the list of wealthiest WAGs. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the singer has an astounding projected net worth of over $1 billion, much above that of her boyfriend Travis Kelce, who has a fortune of $70 million. Swift's place in music history has been solidified by two diamond albums, multiple Grammy wins, and countless No. 1 hits, and she has no intention of slowing down anytime soon. In contrast, Kelce signed a two-year contract worth over $34 million with the Chiefs in 2024 to become the highest-paid tight end in the NFL, per Nicki Swift's website.
2. Vanessa Hudgens and MLB husband Cole Tucker
In 2020, Hollywood actress Vanessa Hudgens fell in love with MLB free agent Cole Tucker. Even though Tucker has made a good living over his ten-year professional baseball career, it pales in comparison to the wealth of his spouse. The Squander estimates the Los Angeles Angels player's net worth at $5 million, while Celebrity Net Worth reports Hudgens' impressive $18 million. The 'Beastly' actress has also made money through house flipping, having made millions of dollars on two previous Los Angeles properties she owned. Tucker, as a free agent, has agreed to a one-year contract of $740,000 per year to play for the Los Angeles Angels in 2024.
3. Simone Biles and NFL husband Jonathan Owens
Despite being married to a multimillionaire and fellow professional athlete, gymnast Simone Biles still has more fortune than her spouse. The Olympian is worth $20 million, whereas her partner Jonathan Owens, a player for the Chicago Bears, is merely worth $2 million, per Celebrity Net Worth. According to Forbes, Biles became the eighth-highest-paid female athlete in 2023 and is reportedly the richest gymnast in the world. However, Owens agreed to a two-year, roughly $5 million deal with the Bears in 2024, which included a $1,500,000 guarantee and a $750,000 signing bonus.
4. Kerry Washington and former NFL star husband Nnamdi Asomugha
Kerry Washington's career speaks for itself—from her iconic role as a fixer in the popular program 'Scandal' to her memorable parts in movies like 'Ray' and the limited series 'Little Fires Everywhere'. While her husband, Nnamdi Asomugha, a former NFL player-turned-film producer, has had a successful professional sports career, it is trivial compared to the enormous wealth Washington has accumulated via her work in films. Celebrity Net Worth reports that the former NFL player has amassed an excellent net worth of $30 million, while Washington still has a higher net worth of $50 million.
5. Brie Bella and former WWE wrestler husband Bryan Danielson
Although Brie Bella and Bryan Danielson met in the WWE ring, she has outperformed him in terms of wealth. The two began dating while Bella, whose real name is Brie Garcia, was a professional wrestler in the league. Bella's wealth is assessed to be $12 million by Celebrity Net Worth, while her husband's net worth is estimated at $2 million by The Richest. In 2021, Danielson resigned from the WWE and joined All Elite Wrestling, while the mother of two declared her retirement from the organization in 2023.
6. Carrie Underwood and former professional hockey player husband Mike Fisher
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Carrie Underwood has almost three times the net worth of her husband Mike Fisher, making her the wealthiest person in the family. The former professional hockey player and 'American Idol' winner got hitched in 2010, but Underwood's thriving music career, which keeps her busy, outweighs the money he made playing hockey. Fisher's wife has a net worth of an astounding $120 million, while his own is reported to be only $30 million.
7. Elisabeth Hasselbeck and retired NFL player husband Tim Hasselbeck
Elisabeth Hasselbeck is no stranger to the big screen with her success as a co-host on 'The View' from 2003 to 2013. Rumor has it that she is far wealthier than her spouse, Tim, a former NFL player who is now a sports analyst. Although Celebrity Net Worth reports that both Elisabeth and Tim possess a $16 million net worth, it could be due to their shared finances. Tim has a far more low-key profession, but Elisabeth has made her fortune voicing conservative viewpoints on 'The View'.
8. Brooklyn Decker and former professional tennis player husband Andy Roddick
With nine Grand Slam victories under his belt, Andy Roddick is certainly regarded as a decent tennis player, but he has another award. Even though his career was filled with accolades and wealth, he is wed to the stunning Brooklyn Decker. While Roddick has earned slightly more than $20 million in total from his tennis career, Decker has made significantly more money in her career from modeling to acting. According to Celebrity Net Worth, both spouses possess a net worth of $40 million at the time of writing.
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