Celebrity Net Worth: Shilpa Shetty makes 674% profit on cosmetics IPO
In our fortnightly celebrity investment and wealth round-up, Julia Roberts flips her San Francisco home for $11.25 million and Kate Hudson joins a microbiome health start-up
Shetty sold about 1.39 million shares for 393 million Indian rupees ($4.7 million) at the upper price limit last month.
She first bought shares in the start-up in 2018, according to its red herring prospectus, paying 41.86 rupees a share. That is a profit of about 674 per cent.
Shetty still owns 230,000 shares in the company, valued at around 74.6 million rupees, according to The Economic Times newspaper.
Last Tuesday, she posted a note of congratulations to founders Varun Alagh and Ghazal Alagh on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Honasa is the company behind digital-first beauty brand Mamaearth, one of India’s largest in terms of revenue.
Shetty, 48, had a net worth of about $18 million before the sale, according to The Times of India.
Shetty has been a Bollywood actor for 30 years since her acting debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the 1993 thriller Baazigar. She has since appeared in nearly 50 Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Tamil films.
She shot to international fame in 2008 after winning the UK’s Celebrity Big Brotherreality series.
She returned to acting in 2021 after a hiatus with the Hindi film Hungama 2. She has also appeared and judged on several television competitions.
However, it is income earned outside entertainment that accounts for a significant portion of her net worth. She is a serial angel investor in the direct-to-consumer space.
In May, she put 22.5 million rupees into 100Percent Nourishment. The start-up retails a line of what it calls healthy but indulgent food products under the brand name WickedGud.
Previous investments include undisclosed amounts in other Indian direct-to-consumer start-ups.
As part of a $22 million series C funding round last year, she invested an undisclosed amount in Fullife Healthcare, which sells hydration drinks and energy gels, as well as wellness and nutrition supplements under the brands Fast&Up and Chicnutrix, respectively.
With her husband, businessman Raj Kundra, she was an investor in Indian Premier League cricket team Rajasthan Royals between 2009 and 2015. They held an 11.7 per cent stake.
The couple also own properties in Mumbai and the UK. Their home in Surrey, in the UK, cost £5 million ($6.1 million) when they bought it in 2009, according to India Today magazine.
Julia Roberts, 56, has a net worth of about $250 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. AP
Julia Roberts
Being world famous can help sell property quickly. At least, that seems to be the case for actor Julia Roberts, whose San Francisco home sold for $11.25 million last month, after only two weeks on the market.
The 1912 property went for about $500,000 less than the asking price, according to real estate publication Mansion Global.
Nevertheless, the Oscar winner made a 36 per cent profit, or about $3 million on the sale. She bought the Presidio Heights residence in February 2020 for $8.3 million.
Roberts, 56, has a net worth of about $250 million, according to wealth tracking website Celebrity Net Worth.
She is one of the highest-paid stars in Hollywood. For her early roles, in 1988’s Mystic Pizza and 1990’s Pretty Woman, she earned $50,000 and $300,000, respectively.
That ballooned to $20 million for Erin Brockovich (2000) and $25 million for Mona Lisa Smile (2003).
In 2016, she earned $3 million for just three days’ work on Mother’s Day, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Julia Roberts's style evolution - in pictures
Julia Roberts, in a black dress and satin wrap, attends the 24th annual People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 1998. Getty Images
Rupert Everett and Julia Roberts, in a chocolate suit, attend the 4th annual Blockbuster Awards in Hollywood, California, on March 10, 1998. Getty Images
Julia Roberts, in a pink strapless dress, and Benjamin Bratt attend the premiere of 'Stepmom' in New York, US, on December 15, 1998. Getty Images
Julia Roberts, in a classic LBD, and Benjamin Bratt attend the 'Notting Hill' premiere at the Zeigfeld Theatre in New York, US, on May 13, 1999. Getty Images
Julia Roberts, in a pink and black dress with matching wrap, and Benjamin Bratt arrive at the premiere of 'Runaway Bride' in Westwood, California, on July 25, 1999. Getty Images
Julia Roberts, in sequinned trousers, and Benjamin Bratt attend the premiere of 'Erin Brockovich' in Westwood, California, on March 14, 2000. Getty Images
Julia Roberts, in a printed midi dress, and Benjamin Bratt attend the premiere of 'Red Planet' at the Village Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on November 6, 2000. Getty Images
Julia Roberts, in a pink leather shirt, arrives at the Los Angeles Film Critics 26th annual Achievement Awards on January 17, 2001 in West Hollywood, California. Getty Images
Julia Roberts, in croc-embossed leather trousers, attends the premiere of 'The Mexican' on February 23, 2001 in Westwood, California. Getty Images
Julia Roberts, in brown suede, and Benjamin Bratt, attend the 7th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on March 11, 2001 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images
Julia Roberts, in Valentino, attends the 73rd annual Academy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on March 25, 2001. Getty Images
Julia Roberts, in a split-front LBD, attends the 74th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, on March 24, 2002. Reuters
Julia Roberts, in a black textured coat, arrives at the premiere of 'Mona Lisa Smile' at the Ziegfeld Theatre on December 10, 2003 in New York, US. Getty Images
Julia Roberts, in Armani, arrives at the 76th annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California, on February 29, 2004. Reuters
Julia Roberts, in a baby-blue cardigan, attends a benefit event for the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps at Avery Fisher Hall Lincoln Centre on April 21, 2005 in New York, US. Getty Images
Julia Roberts, in a buttoned coat and shades, arrives at the premiere of 'Charlotte's Web' at the ArcLight Theatre on December 10, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images
Julia Roberts, in Diane von Furstenberg, arrives at the 22nd annual American Cinematheque Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 12, 2007 in Beverly Hills, California. Getty Images
Julia Roberts, in Armani, and Giorgio Armani attend the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala in New York, US, on May 5, 2008. Reuters
Julia Roberts, in a timeless suit, and Clive Owen arrive for the premiere of 'Duplicity' at the Empire Cinema on March 10, 2009 in London, England. Getty Images
Clive Owen and Julia Roberts, in Lanvin, attend the 'Duplicity' premiere on March 12, 2009 in Paris, France. Getty Images
Julia Roberts, in Dries Van Noten, attends an 'Eat, Pray, Love' press conference at The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo on August 18, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
Javier Bardem and Julia Roberts, in Dolce & Gabbana, attend the 'Eat, Pray, Love' premiere at The Space Moderno Cinema on September 16, 2010 in Rome, Italy. Getty Images
Julia Roberts, in Lanvin, attends the premiere for 'Eat, Pray, Love' on September 19, 2010 in Paris, France. Getty Images
Julia Roberts, in Stella McCartney, arrives for the premiere of 'Eat, Pray, Love' at the Empire Leicester Square in London, England, on September 22, 2010. EPA
Julia Roberts, in a classic trench coat, and her sister, Lisa Gillan, attend the premiere of 'Jesus Henry Christ' during the Tribeca Film Festival in New York, US, on April 23, 2011. EPA
Julia Roberts, in Gucci, arrives for the premiere of 'Larry Crown' at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on June 27, 2011. EPA
Julia Roberts, in a three-piece suit and contrasting shirt, and Tarsem Singh arrive for the premiere of 'Mirror Mirror' at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, on March 17, 2012. AFP
Julia Roberts, in Dolce & Gabbana, arrives for the screening of 'August: Osage County' during the 38th annual Toronto Film Festival in Toronto, Canada, on September 9, 2013. EPA
Julia Roberts, in Gucci, arrives for the 25th Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala in Palm Springs, California, on January 4, 2014. EPA
Julia Roberts, in Dolce & Gabbana, arrives for the 71st annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, on January 12, 2014. EPA
Julia Roberts, in Juan Carlos Obando, arrives for the 19th annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on January 16, 2014. EPA
Julia Roberts, in Valentino, arrives for the 20th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 18, 2014. EPA
Julia Roberts, in Givenchy, arrives for the 86th annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on March 2, 2014. EPA
Julia Roberts, in Elie Saab, arrives for the 66th annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on August 25, 2014. EPA
Julia Roberts, in Givenchy, arrives at the 21st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on January 25, 2015. EPA
George Clooney and Julia Roberts, in Givenchy, attend the 'Money Monster' photocall during the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 12, 2016 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
Julia Roberts, in Armani, attends the 'Money Monster' premiere during the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 12, 2016 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
Julia Roberts, in Givenchy, attends the amfAR Gala at Ron Burkle's Green Acres Estate on October 13, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. AFP
Julia Roberts, in Givenchy, arrives for the screening of 'Homecoming' during the 43rd annual Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada, on September 7, 2018. EPA
Julia Roberts, in Stella McCartney, arrives for the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 6, 2019. EPA
Rita Wilson and Julia Roberts, in Salvatore Ferragamo, pose on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California, on March 29, 2019. EPA
Julia Roberts, in Armani, and Giorgio Armani arrive for The Fashion Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England, on December 2, 2019. EPA
Julia Roberts, in Dior, and Daniel Moder attend the Core Gala at Wiltern Theatre on January 15, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images
Her movies have brought in more than $4 billion at the worldwide box-office, according to movie website The Numbers.
With her sister, Lisa Roberts Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill, Roberts owns production company Red Om Films.
A separate income stream has been endorsements. Notable deals include a $6 million payment to appear in advertisements for Gianfranco Ferre, and a five-year, $50 million contract as the global brand ambassador for cosmetics brand Lancome Paris. That contract has been renewed several times.
Roberts has an extensive property portfolio, with homes in Malibu, Manhattan, Los Angeles and Taco, New Mexico. She has also bought and sold houses in California and Hawaii, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Kate Hudson 44, has a net worth of $80 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Getty Images
Kate Hudson
There is money in microbes and it is not fool's gold. Actor and entrepreneur Kate Hudson will promote the benefits of the microbiome in human health in her new role as creative adviser for wellness brand Symbiome.
Hudson has spoken of the brand’s benefits before. Now, she joins the company as it develops microbiome products in consumer units ranging from skincare to gut and oral health.
“I am proud and excited to join the brilliant and dedicated Symbiome team on their mission to improve health from the outside in,” Hudson said.
“I look forward to a future where the products that we love also nourish our microbiome, enhancing our beauty and our health.”
Symbiome is owned by Weiss Bioscience, a San Francisco-based biotechnology company.
Hudson, 44, has a net worth of $80 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
She has acted in a string of top-grossing movies since her 2001 breakthrough, Almost Famous. Among them are You, Me and Dupree, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Bride Wars, which she co-produced.
Hudson has fronted the subscription athleisure company Fabletics, which she co-founded with Adam Goldenberg and Don Ressler, creators of the membership fashion retailer TechStyle.
Started as an e-commerce label to address a gap in the market for stylish activewear at accessible prices, the brand crossed $500 million in sales in 2020.
Hudson stepped down as the brand’s principal face the following year, transitioning to an advisory role.
The actor’s stake in Fabletics has previously been reported at 20 per cent, according to Forbes magazine.
She has also launched other companies, including a line of plant-based holistic nutritional supplements, InBloom, a beverage brand, King St, and a line of partly recycled clothing, Happy x Nature.
German-Russian DJ Anton Zaslavski, better known as Zedd, has a net worth of $50 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Instagram / Zuhair Murad Official
Anton Zaslavski
German-Russian DJ Zedd has invested in refined carbohydrate company BetterBrand shortly after the company closed a series A funding round at a pre-money valuation of $170 million.
Zedd, whose real name is Anton Zaslavski, invested an undisclosed amount.
“Health & Wellness is an ever-evolving passion of mine and through that journey I discovered ‘The Better Bagel’,” the Grammy winner said.
“It’s a product I stand by and has been a game-changer as part of my high protein, low-calorie diet.”
The consumer food tech company aims to turn traditional carbs into healthier baked goods.
Its main product, the Better Bagel, claims to deliver the net carb equivalent of two banana slices with 250 per cent more protein, 90 per cent fewer carbs and no added sugar.
Zaslavski, 34, has a net worth of $50 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
As a DJ and producer, Zaslavski has repeatedly clocked more than a billion streams for his work.
He has invested in or collaborated with brands, including HyperX, the HP gaming brand, and Swedish ice cream company N!ck’s.
He has also invested in homes in California, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
British aristocrat Lord Carnarvon, who funded the expedition to find the Tutankhamun tomb, died in a Cairo hotel four months after the crypt was opened. He had been in poor health for many years after a car crash, and a mosquito bite made worse by a shaving cut led to blood poisoning and pneumonia. Reports at the time said Lord Carnarvon suffered from “pain as the inflammation affected the nasal passages and eyes”. Decades later, scientists contended he had died of aspergillosis after inhaling spores of the fungus aspergillus in the tomb, which can lie dormant for months. The fact several others who entered were also found dead withiin a short time led to the myth of the curse.
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In the UAE your credit score is a number generated by the Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB), which represents your credit worthiness – in other words, your risk of defaulting on any debt repayments. In this country, the number is between 300 and 900. A low score indicates a higher risk of default, while a high score indicates you are a lower risk.
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A 2019 United Nations special analysis on Aids reveals 37 per cent of new HIV infections in the Mena region are from people injecting drugs.
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Egypt has shown the highest increase in recorded cases of HIV since 2010, up by 196 per cent.
Access to HIV testing, treatment and care in the region is well below the global average.
Few statistics have been published on the number of cases in the UAE, although a UNAIDS report said 1.5 per cent of the prison population has the virus.
