Aishwarya Rai is a Mangalore, Karnataka-born Indian actress and model known internationally for being the winner of Miss World pageant of 1994. Also noted for being one of the most beautiful women in the world, she has been gaining popularity as a highly regarded Bollywood actress. Born on 1 November, 1973, Aishwarya has been active in the field of entertainment since 1991.

A globally recognized model and an actress who has influenced all the world with her skills, how rich is Aishwarya at the present? As of 2015, she counts her net worth at $35 million, the major source of her wealth obviously being her career in the entertainment industry. Apart from being a well-known and highly regarded actress in Bollywood, she is also a name known widely by Hollywood fans.

Aishwarya Rai Net Worth $35 Million

Born in Mangalore but raised in Delhi, Aishwarya was a bright student in her school. Before graduating intermediate, she had already been trained for classical dance and music for five years. Even though she wished to become a medical doctor in her life, she gave up this idea when modelling struck her pathway. Given her exceptional beauty and intelligence, Aishwarya managed to win many beauty contests including international supermodel contest in 1991. She was already popular worldwide and had already been featured by “Vogue” before she went on to win Miss World pageant in 1994.

After reaching the peak in her modelling career, Aishwarya initiated her acting career through a Tamil movie “Iruvar” in 1997 which was a success. However, after that, her movies like “Aur Pyar Ho Gaya”, “Aa Ab Laut Chalen” went on to be complete failures at box office. Even though her acting in another Tamil movie “Jeans” was highly praised, her breakthrough in Bollywood was from the 1999 movie “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” in which she starred opposite Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan.

To date, she has played a part in many high grossing Bollywood movies like “Taal”, “Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai”, “Devdas”, “Jodhaa Akbar”, “Dhoom 2”, “Guzaarish”, “Mohabbatein” among many more. Even though she has sometimes been criticized for her emotionless acting, her performances in the above mentioned movies have been very well praised by the critics. Apart from acting, Aishwarya has also been one of the finest dancers in Bollywood which complements her beauty to perfection.

During her career as an actress, Aishwarya has earned two Filmfare awards which are considered as the “Oscar” of Bollywood. She has earned a total of ten nominations in Filmfare awards which prove her acting excellence. Aishwarya was also rewarded with a “Padma Shri” award given by Government of India in 2009, which is the fourth-highest Indian civilian award. Also, she has earned the Order of France for her contribution to acting.

A very popular name in India and the Pacific, Aishwarya has also acted in Hollywood movies like “Pink Panther”, “Mistress of Spices”, “Pride and Prejudice” and many more.

As for her personal life, she is married to another Bollywood actor, Abhishek Bachchan and is a mother of a daughter. For now, Aishwarya lives in Mumbai with her family.

Jo Raquel Tejada is a Chicago, Illinois-born American actress and a pop culture icon, who as Raquel Welch is still perhaps best known from her most iconic role in “One Million Years BC” in 1966, in which she appeared in her purposely depleted prehistoric bikini, which captured the hearts of modern men and of course their teenage sons. It went on to be the best selling pin-up poster at that time, and to her being an international sex symbol of 1960s. Born on September 5, 1940 into a family of Bolivian and English ancestry, Raquel has been active in the field of entertainment since 1959.

So just how rich is Raquel Welch? The actress who has continued to be a relevant presence in pop culture, has an estimated net worth of $35 million. In addition to her wealth, she has achieved popularity that’s always helped her hold her place in Hollywood. Obviously, her net worth has come from her very successful acting career.

Raquel Welch Net Worth $35 Million

Raquel’s career began as a performer from the tender age of seven when she took on ballet classes. At the age of 17, she quit ballet after her teacher said her body was not the right type. She started acting in 1959, and concurrently took a job as a weather forecaster at KFMB, San Diego. She played small roles in television series like “Bewitched”, “The Virginian” and “McHale’s Navy”, but her big break came after signing a contract with 20^th Century Fox: a leading role in the sci-fi movie “Fantastic Voyage” in early 1966, and then her most iconic role in “One Million Years B.C.” which is regarded as the pillar for her success that’s still relevant today. Raquel is also among the first few who portrayed a female leading role in western movie, “Hannie Caulder”, based on revenge which inspired later revenge movies like “Kill Bill”.

She won a Golden Globe award for best actress for her role in “The Four Musketeers” (1974) – which followed “the Three Musketeers” (1973) – and was also nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance in the television drama “Right to Die” (1987). Welch was due to star in 1982 adaptation of Cannery Row, but was fired a few days into production and replaced by Debra Winger. Welch sued the production team and collected $10.8 million as settlement. Welch received a star on the Holly Wood Walk of Fame at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard. She was also rewarded for her positive promotion of Americans of Latin heritage.

Apart from acting, Welch also has her hand in different beauty related programs. With her Multi-Platinum collection of fitness and yoga videos and her books with her views on healthy living, nutrition, beauty and style, she has been adding to her wealth. As a business woman she began her line of wigs, jewelry and skin care products. In January 2007 Welch was selected as new face of MAC Cosmetics Beauty Icon series with her line featuring limited edition make up shades.

Regarding her personal live, a mother of two children, Damon Welch and Tahnee Welch, she has been married to James Welch (1959-64), Patrick Curtis (1967-72), Andre Weinfeld (1980-90) and Richard Palmer (1999 – now separated). With all the fame and a significant net worth, Welch has established herself as a relevant and a respectable figure in the pop film culture as of 2015.