Kevin costner net worth

Record Numbers, Record Wealth: new billionaires made their debut this year, while dropped out of the ranks. The net result is a record 1, billionaires, including the creators of Spanx, Under Armour and 5-Hour Energy. Innovation, strong consumer brands and a rebounding U. Overall, billionaires got richer, got poorer and another held steady.

Waterworld budget and box office

There are now billionaires from 58 countries. The U. Mainland China and Russia were both clobbered. They have 95 and 96, respectively, down from and last year. The BRIC nations, which were such a force of wealth creation a year ago, have 26 fewer ten-figure fortunes, with only Brazil adding to its bounty.

Waterworld box office

He was one of 7 in the top 20 whose fortunes slipped, including Warren Buffett and Larry Ellison. Amancio Ortega, the man behind fast fashion chain Zara, moved into the top 5 for the first time, despite having stepped down as chairman the previous year. He is ranked No. In a sign that great fortunes can come from almost anywhere, only 3 of the top 10 richest hail from the U.

There are lots of ingenious ways to make fortunes, not the least of which is using a popular brand to cater to a world full of consumers. Notable newcomers with stellar brands include Kevin Plank, founder of trendy sportswear maker Under Armour, and Sara Blakely, with her Spanx line of newfangled girdles.