5. Tyler Perry
In 2011, Tyler Perry was named the highest paid man in entertainment, earning $130 million from May 2010 to 2011. But before “Madea,” Tyler started out as a struggling playwright in Atlanta, and his bedroom was the backseat of his car for almost 6 years. Today, Tyler is recognized as one of the most successful and profitable film makers in Hollywood.
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