Tom Cruise vs Ellen DeGeneres: who is richer?
Tom Cruise is richer, with a net worth of $600 million versus Ellen DeGeneres' $500 million — a gap of $100 million, or 1.20 times as much (as of November 7, 2026).

Tom Cruise
Actor and producer
$600M
Made since you opened this page: $0.00

Ellen DeGeneres
Comedian and former talk-show host
$500M
Made since you opened this page: $0.00
Side-by-side
| Tom Cruise | Ellen DeGeneres | |
|---|---|---|
| Net worth | $600M | $500M |
| World rank | — | — |
| Makes per second | $1.46 | $0.32 |
| Makes per day | $125,941 | $27,379 |
| Today | — | — |
| Source of wealth | Film salaries, Backend profit participation | The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003-2022), Real estate flipping |
| Age | 64 | 68 |
| Country | United States | United States |
Frequently asked questions
Who is richer, Tom Cruise or Ellen DeGeneres?
Tom Cruise is richer, worth $600 million compared with Ellen DeGeneres' $500 million. The difference is $100 million.
Who makes more per second, Tom Cruise or Ellen DeGeneres?
Tom Cruise makes more: about $1.46 per second versus $0.32. Per day that's $125,941 vs $27,379.
How many times richer is Tom Cruise than Ellen DeGeneres?
Tom Cruise has about 1.20 times Ellen DeGeneres' net worth.