Richest Under 30

#music - R&B singer Beyonce Knowles has been named as the richest star under 30 - with an estimated $80 million (GBP55 million) in the bank.

The 27 year old star, topped the list of wealthy young celebrities compiled by Forbes magazine, just weeks after Knowles and her husband Jay-Z were named Hollywood's richest couple by the publication.

Pop superstar Justin Timberlake, 27, came second with earnings of $43 million (GBP30 million), followed closely by U.S. basketball player Kobe Bryant with $39 million (GBP26.8 million).

The top ten richest stars under 30 is as follows:

1. Beyonce Knowles - $80 million (GBP55 million)
2. Justin Timberlake - $43 million (GBP30 million)
3. Kobe Bryant - $39 million (GBP26.8 million)
4. LeBron James - $38 million (GBP26.1 million)
5. Roger Federer - $35.2 million (GBP24.1 million)
6. Keira Knightley - $32.2 million (GBP22.03 million)
7. Maria Sharapova - $26.1 million (GBP17.9 million)
8. Daniel Radcliffe - $25.1 million (GBP17.2 million)
9. Miley Cyrus - $25.1 million (GBP17.2 million)
10. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen - $15 million (GBP10.3 million).

Source: Contact Music