Parenthood is one of life’s greatest responsibilities, and most parents work hard to make sure that their children have the best. While parenting is much easier when it is done as a team, circumstances sometimes leave people to raise children on their own. In many cases, women end up being the primary caretakers for the children, and in many cases – this takes an extreme toll both emotionally and financially. However, for these celebrity moms, single parenthood is definitely more affordable than it is for most. With these bank accounts, they definitely don’t have any worries in the money department. Here are the 10 richest single mothers in Hollywood.
Taraji P. Henson $6 million net worth
Taraji gave birth to her first and only son when she was just a junior in college. Sadly, her son’s father – who was her high school sweetheart – passed away unexpectedly. According to Taraji, she had just $900 at the time of his death and she had no idea how she was going to make it. Fortunately, she found success in her acting career and has been able to take care of herself and her son. With the popularity of her new series, Empire, her pockets will also probably be growing, and her $6 million net worth could eventually increase.
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Michelle Williams $16 million net worth
Similar to Taraji, Michelle Williams also lost her child’s father, Heath Ledger, unexpectedly when the actor was found dead in a hotel room in 2008. Since becoming a single mother, Williams, who was always private, has often been thrust into the spotlight. However, she worked even harder to keep her personal life out of the spotlight. Although being a single mother still comes with its struggles, her $16 million net worth provides her with financial security.
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Diane Keaton $32 million net worth
Although Diana Keaton has never been married, she is the proud mother of two children: Dexter and Duke Keaton, both of whom she adopted. Unlike most women, Keaton chose to be a single mother, adopting her first child at 55. According to Keaton, “motherhood has completely changed me. It’s just about the most completely humbling experience that I’ve ever had.”
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Kate Hudson $38 million net worth
Kate Hudson has two baby daddies, and unfortunately, neither relationship worked out. In fact, last year, her father expressed some concern that his daughter was unable to maintain a long-term relationship with one man. However, Hudson, whose parents were also divorced, seems to be a great parent who enjoys spending time with her kids. Although her work as an actress means that she doesn’t have a ton of free time, she still manages to stay involved in her children’s lives.
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Sofia Vergara $85 million net worth
After years of small roles, Sofia Vergara is currently the highest paid actress on TV. With that being said, you already know her pockets aren’t hurting when it comes to providing for herself and her son. Although her son is now 22 years-old, she raised him by herself after her divorce in 1993. However, thanks to her relationship with Hollywood hunk, Joe Manganiello, Vergara won’t be a single mother for much longer.
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Christina Aguilera $130 million net worth
Christina Aguilera is a single mother on a technicality. Although she is one of the biggest pop stars of her generation, but she still finds time to be a great mother to her two children. In 2012, before she began dating her current boyfriend and gave birth to her second child, Aguilera stated, “It’s a struggle. But I can’t single out my ex-husband [as the problem] because he’s a devoted father and great with my son. We always make sure that we put Max first. I have help from family and good people around me in support of my career. I couldn’t do what I do without a strong team behind me.” However, with a wedding in the works, Aguilera won’t be a single mother for much longer.
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Sandra Bullock $200 million net worth
Sandra Bullock definitely isn’t hurting for cash. Her net worth is more than a lot people will ever make in a lifetime, so it’s clear that her son are well taken care of financially. However, Bullock’s road to motherhood wasn’t as smooth as other’s. She and her ex husband Jesse James initially planned to adopt a child together, but when the couple began going through a divorce, Bullock chose to continue the adoption as a single parent.
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Jennifer Lopez $300 million net worth
Most people were shocked when Jennifer Lopez and her ex-husband, Marc Anthony, decided to call it quits after what seemed like a happy marriage. The split also left Lopez the single mother of two young twins, and she’s stated that adjusting to life as a single mother has definitely had its ups and downs. However, Lopez also acknowledges how her celebrity status makes her job as a single mother much easier than the average woman.
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Mariah Carey $510 million net worth
Mariah Carey recently became a mother after her and her ex-husband, Nick Cannon decided to call it quits. Like Lopez, Carey is also now a single mother of twins, but some sources have reported that Carey is overwhelmed by her new solo responsibilities. Hopefully that isn’t the case, because she seems to be trying to make some new career moves that could definitely make her schedule even more hectic.
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