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 endorsement 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 endorsement contract with Foreman Grills, which is still one of the second-best endorsement 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 endorsement 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 endorsement contract in 2003 with a famous sportswear brand ‘Puma.’ Later, he signed another endorsement 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 endorsement. 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 endorsement 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 endorsement 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 endorsements.
- 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 endorsement 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 endorsement 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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