Celebrities enjoy a lot of benefits from their careers, like wealth that most of us can only dream of, special treatment, and larger than life experiences. However, it does come with the cost of personal freedom. That’s why so many celebrities have to invest in serious security. Life in the spotlight comes with the real fact that they can’t go anywhere without bodyguards. Here are some celebrities with the most expensive and exclusive bodyguards.
Adele
Adele is one of the greatest voices of this generation, and fans absolutely love her down to earth personality. Her net worth is at about $190 million, so it makes sense that she has hired security that follows her day and night. She hired Lady Gaga’s former body guard Pete Van Der Been in 2017, who charges $70,000 per year for his services
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston shot to worldwide fame when she starred as Rachel Green on the beloved series Friends. Since she became so well known, she hired the infamous celebrity bodyguard Sheldon back in 2013. He has worked with many stars in the past, so Aniston knew that he was the one to hire.
David and Victoria Beckham
David and Victoria Beckham are two of the most famous people in the world. He is a former star soccer player and she was a member of the Spice Girls and now a fashion mogul. That’s why they spent $1 million on tightened security in 2014 and they also have guardhouses installed in their home in 2020. They also always travel with security close by.
Halle Berry
Academy Award winner Halle Berry has been in the industry for over 30 years, so she is no stranger to paparazzi attention. has had many different bodyguards over the years. She goes everywhere with them, even while on hikes.
Katy Perry
Katy Perry is often seen out and about along with her bodyguard, who fans believe looks like a young Hugh Jackman. It is believed that Perry increased her security detail after she had her first baby in 2020, which makes a lot of sense.
Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand is a bona fide star, and she frequently attends public events and award shows, always with bodyguards by her side. She even took them while on a trip to Walmart. She knows that the reality of her fame means that she can’t take any chances.
Amy Adams
Amy Adams has a full security team that accompanies her on red carpet events. She doesn’t necessarily have 24/7 security, and it seems like she is able to keep her private life under wraps. She has employed security guards that other celebrities have hired, so eagle-eyed fans may even recognize them.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift’s incredible level of fame means that she has a whole army of fans, who call themselves “Swifties.” While that is incredible, it also means that Swift has to be careful, which is why she has two bodyguards that go with her everywhere she goes
Rihanna
Rihanna is a mega star who has to rely on serious security around her at all times. It is estimated that she spends about half a million dollars on security per year. She has bodyguards around, even if she’s only going on a quick Target run.
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez has had a long and successful career as a dancer, singer, and actress. She has an estimated net worth of $290 million, so it makes sense that she spends a ton of money on security. She is rarely seen without bodyguards by her side.
Kesha
Kesha has been in the spotlight since a young age, but since her career has not been at its peak like it was in the past, she can afford to hire bodyguards and security only when she feels like it is necessary. She is often seen with bodyguards, and she always seems to be very down to earth and friendly with them.
Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle was first known for her acting, especially for her roles on TV show Suits. Her fame then skyrocketed when she became linked to Prince Harry, and things went over the top when she married him. The two require a lot of security, and it is estimated that they spend about $20 million each year on security.
Daniel Radcliffe
Daniel Radcliffe has been a well known figure ever since he was a child and he was cast as Harry Potter in the film franchise. He doesn’t have security around the clock, but he does hire guards when he feels that it is necessary. This is especially the case when he is traveling.
Britney Spears
Ever since she was a teen sensation, Britney Spears has been a paparazzi fixture. She has been plagued by it for years, so it really makes a lot of sense that she dedicates a lot of resources to having tight security. In 2009, it was estimated that she spent $400,000 per year. It’s estimated that that figure has grown to about $600,000.
Beyonce
Being one of the most famous people in the world means that the public is always going to be excited to see you. Add to that the fact that she is married to Jay-Z, another one of the most famous people on earth, so the two really need hefty security at all times. It is believed that they pay millions of dollars for security each year.
Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather might be a professional fighter, but that doesn’t mean that he doesn’t have to have security. He’s also known for carrying around large sums of cash. This is why he makes sure to have a lot of security around him at all times, he even named his entourage “The Money Team.” He pays them $150,000 a year and gives them perks like Rolex watches and Mercedes Benz cars.
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Madonna
Madonna is an iconic singer who revolutionized pop music and music videos. She doesn’t mess around when it comes to her security. She doesn’t go anywhere without her bodyguards and she clearly spends a lot of money on the top security possible.
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Angelina Jolie
When Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were married, they had a shared bodyguard named Billy Billingham, who said that the couple were very dedicated to their children’s safety. He said that Jolie’s time management skills were out of this world and that it was amazing that she was able to do everything. She now has a different security team since the divorce.
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber always travels everywhere with security, since he is one of the most famous people in the world. The head of his security team is Michael Arana is also his personal bodyguard. Arana became well known since he’s been working for Bieber, gaining 194,000 Instagram followers after starting to work with the star.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga has had many body guards throughout the years. She has worked with Pete Van Der Veen, who worked with Adele as well. He is quite an experienced bodyguard has experience as a bodybuilder too. He is so large that he’ll certainly intimidate anyone that tried to mess with Gaga.
Kim Kardashian
Speaking of Kim Kardashian, she also takes her security very seriously, especially in the wake of her Paris robbery incident in 2018. She spends about $7 million per year on very heavy security around the clock. This covers her security as well as the security of her four kids.
Drake
Drake is a very successful rapper and so naturally he has a security entourage that he keeps close by. His team looks seriously intimidating, which is the point. As he says in his song “Popstar:” “bodyguards don’t look like Kevin Costner.”
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