A lot of people, us included, dreamed of becoming a celebrity. What’s not to like, right? You have enormous bank accounts and fabulous houses bordering on ostentatious, while never having to worry about money or the lack thereof. What an amazing life it would be, when you get to travel the world, eat the best food, meet the movers and shakers of the world and have a massive fan base all over the planet. Here’s a list of wealthy 40 celebrities and what they did to be able to become this rich and live the good life.

Toby Keith – ~$400 million

Toby Keith is one of the biggest hitmakers in the country music scene, no doubt about it. However, a good chunk of his $365-million fortune can also be attributed to his many business investments, such as his mezcal brand, Wild Shot, and his very lucrative deal with automotive stalwart, Ford.