If you’ve ever seen one of those articles that focus on the looks of gorgeous female golfers, you’ve likely run into photos of Paige Spiranac. She was named “Sexiest Woman Alive” by Maxim in 2022, so those photos have been hard to avoid lately. The sporty blonde is one of the most photogenic golfers ever to hit the links, and it’s not exactly surprising that she’s a popular golfer on social media, even though it’s been a while since she played a round professionally. As of 2023, Paige Spiranac has a net worth of $3 million. Background The Colorado native…
Author: Bob McCullough
Bob McCullough
Bob McCullough is an experienced author, journalist and freelance writer. As a journalist he's worked for the Boston Globe, the Boston Phoenix, the LA Times, and Publishers Weekly.
20-year-old Gaten Matarazzo plays the lovable Dustin Henderson in the hit series Stranger Things. Fans of the show may have noticed that Dustin appears to be missing his front teeth. In the first episode of the show, bullies insult Justin’s toothless grin but he quickly snapbacks stating “his teeth are still coming in”. It turns out in real life, Gaten suffers from cleidocranial dysplasia, a genetic disorder that affects the growth of bones, mainly his teeth and collarbones. CCD is very rare and only impacts 1 in 1,000,000. The average person has a set of baby teeth that fall out…
It’s one of the ultimate physique memes on the Internet, so much so that people have questioned the existence of the person who’s behind it. Ernest Khalimov is the supposed originator behind the GigaChad meme, which is listed on Instagram as berlin.1969, and the account has around 1 million followers. As best anyone can tell, Khalimov is 54 and lists himself as a Russian fitness trainer and model. The earliest images of him first surfaced in 2017, but a Russian photographer named Krista Sudmalis has traced his online origins back to 2015. Sudmalis appears to have an intriguing ulterior motive…
Muff Waders are the first bib overalls that can hold cans or bottles of your favorite drink, so you can work and play. It’s a fun clothing idea that was pitched on Shark Tank by founders Garret Lamp and Taylor Nees. Sadly, they didn’t get a deal but the company was later acquired. As of 2023, Muff Waders is worth an estimated $500,000. About the Founders Taylor “Earl” Nees and Garret “Buddy” Lamp are childhood friends and grew up in Holstein, Iowa. They grew up in a small town and had similar dreams. Buddy studied advertising at Iowa State University,…
Have Turkish celebrity chefs become a new foodie cult? If you’ve followed their antics lately, you might be inclined to say yes, especially if you follow the antics of Burak Ozdemir, aka CZN, who’s definitely one of the contenders for the throne. Flamboyance is the key to success in their world, and Ozdemir has some great tricks that have helped him become wealthy. As of 2023, Burak Ozdemir has an estimated net worth of $11 million. Before we get to the good stuff, though, let’s take a look at his background and see how he got here. Background Ozdemir was…
Gross-out humor has always had a reputation as a niche market, but don’t tell that to Sandra Lee. The dermatologist who’s become known as “Dr. Pimple Popper” has parlayed her strong hands and even stronger stomach into a small fortune. Sandra Lee’s estimated net worth is 8 million as of 2023. That’s a lot of money for popping zits, cysts and blackheads, so let’s take a look at how we got here, pimple-wise. Background Lee has had an interesting journey that combines medical skills, stunning good looks and savvy market knowledge. She’s been able to take advantage of the breaks…
One of the most unique ways to get rich and famous is to invent a scientific product that’s indispensable, and that’s definitely the case for Andy Hildebrand, the inventor of Auto-Tune, the pitch-correction software that’s been used for just about every chart-topping album that’s been made in the past 20 years. As reviled and loathed as Auto-Tune is by many, it’s made Hildebrand a rich man. As of 2023, Andy Hildebrand has a net worth of $20 million. So let’s explore his history as well as that of his unique creation. Early Days Hildebrand is the first to admit he…
When it comes to rich guys who happen to be smart, they generally run a dime a dozen. Few are as smart in the unique way that Jimmy Wales is smart – he is the founder of Wikipedia, after all, and he certainly qualifies. As of 2023, Jimmy Wales has a net worth of $15 million. As you might expect, Wales has a unique tale to tell, and it goes beyond the sanitized version you could probably look up on Wikipedia. As rich as Wales is, he takes an annual salary of exactly $0 a year, and that alone makes…
If you’re gonna be a travel icon these days, you gotta have a great gimmick. And if you’re gonna have a gimmick that’s a nickname, it better be way over the top to get you noticed. Welcome to the world of Bald and Bankrupt, otherwise known as Benjamin Rich, appropriately enough. He may be big and bald, but he definitely ain’t bankrupt. It’s a complicated situation, but Rich’s riches-seeking venture has definitely paid off. Bald and Bankrupt’s estimated net worth is $3 million, and shockingly, he’s about to bail on his lucrative YouTube channel. His show started on a whim, mostly.…
Making a mark in the world of appearances is hard. It goes beyond looks and into a combination of luck and hard work. The result is that she’s been able to establish herself as a genuine star, with so many premiere gigs that it’s hard to guess where she’ll turn up next beyond her own show. Her journey has definitely been a process, so let’s trace her path. In some ways, it’s a blueprint rags-to-riches story of how to make it in the entertainment world, and it has allowed her to build a tidy fortune. As of 2023, Jeannie Mai…