Get Money: Hardest Working Celebrities

These stars stay on the grind.

Masters of All Trades - Making it in the entertainment business is no easy task, but the real work comes in trying to stay on top. From the Carters to Diddy, these celebs know how to diversify their portfolios and put in the hours to maintain their status.Beyoncé is arguably the queen of all things business. Aside from dominating the music scene, 'Yoncé has proven over the years that she can do it all. At 33, Bey has fronted major campaigns, had the fasting selling album in the history of iTunes, launched her own vegan meal delivery service, partially or fully fronts more than 20 charities, had the best-selling celebrity fragrance of all time, and is co-owner of the new streaming service TIDAL. Time even listed the singer as the most influential person in the world in 2014. When she's not taking over the world with her business saavy and flawlessness, Bey is busy being a mom to he...

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Masters of All Trades - Making it in the entertainment business is no easy task, but the real work comes in trying to stay on top. From the Carters to Diddy, these celebs know how to diversify their portfolios and put in the hours to maintain their status.Beyoncé is arguably the queen of all things business. Aside from dominating the music scene, 'Yoncé has proven over the years that she can do it all. At 33, Bey has fronted major campaigns, had the fasting selling album in the history of iTunes, launched her own vegan meal delivery service, partially or fully fronts more than 20 charities, had the best-selling celebrity fragrance of all time, and is co-owner of the new streaming service TIDAL. Time even listed the singer as the most influential person in the world in 2014. When she's not taking over the world with her business saavy and flawlessness, Bey is busy being a mom to he...

Kevin Hart - Kevin Hart has grown from an upstart comedian to a global brand. The funny man took his stardom to new heights by snagging movie and television roles in major blockbusters like Think Like a Man, Ride Along, Get Hard and Real Husbands of Hollywood. Over the past three years alone, Hart has starred in more than 10 films. He is currently in mid-production of two new films: Ride Along 2 and The Secret Life of Pets.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Kevin Hart - Kevin Hart has grown from an upstart comedian to a global brand. The funny man took his stardom to new heights by snagging movie and television roles in major blockbusters like Think Like a Man, Ride Along, Get Hard and Real Husbands of Hollywood. Over the past three years alone, Hart has starred in more than 10 films. He is currently in mid-production of two new films: Ride Along 2 and The Secret Life of Pets.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Audra McDonald - Audra McDonald's talents are not limited to just acting. She has appeared in several stage musicals and dramas including Ragtime, A Raisin in the Sun and Porgy and Bess. She also has a lucrative acting career, performing song cycles and operas. Her talents have earned her six Tony Awards, more than any other actor. Most recently, McDonald signed on to star in the live-action version of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. When she's not being a flawless thespian, she lends her voice frequently to promote equality for the LGBT community.(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Audra McDonald - Audra McDonald's talents are not limited to just acting. She has appeared in several stage musicals and dramas including Ragtime, A Raisin in the Sun and Porgy and Bess. She also has a lucrative acting career, performing song cycles and operas. Her talents have earned her six Tony Awards, more than any other actor. Most recently, McDonald signed on to star in the live-action version of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. When she's not being a flawless thespian, she lends her voice frequently to promote equality for the LGBT community.(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Jennifer Lopez - It's no secret that J.Lo is a bona-fide superstar in the music realm, but after dominating the music scene, the Bronx native took the entire entertainment world by storm. She tackled everything from fragrances to clothing, but her most recent successes stand in television and film with her securing a seat on the American Idol judging panel all while simultaneously scoring box-office gold with her latest animated film, Home. Jenny from the Block is also the proud mother of twins Emme and Maximilian. She's the true definition of a multi-tasker.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Lopez - It's no secret that J.Lo is a bona-fide superstar in the music realm, but after dominating the music scene, the Bronx native took the entire entertainment world by storm. She tackled everything from fragrances to clothing, but her most recent successes stand in television and film with her securing a seat on the American Idol judging panel all while simultaneously scoring box-office gold with her latest animated film, Home. Jenny from the Block is also the proud mother of twins Emme and Maximilian. She's the true definition of a multi-tasker.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Steve Harvey - Steve Harvey dons several titles: actor, comedian, television host, radio personality and author. On the acting front, his credits include The Steve Harvey Show, The Proud Family and more. Also on the television circuit, Harvey hosts the GSN game show Family Feud and his very own talk show. He also hosts The Steve Harvey Morning Show and wrote the best-selling book Straight Talk, No Chaser: How to Find and Keep a Man. His 2011 book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, however, had such a huge impact that it started the Think Like a Man movie franchise, which went on to score massive box-office success.(Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for UNICEF)

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Steve Harvey - Steve Harvey dons several titles: actor, comedian, television host, radio personality and author. On the acting front, his credits include The Steve Harvey Show, The Proud Family and more. Also on the television circuit, Harvey hosts the GSN game show Family Feud and his very own talk show. He also hosts The Steve Harvey Morning Show and wrote the best-selling book Straight Talk, No Chaser: How to Find and Keep a Man. His 2011 book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, however, had such a huge impact that it started the Think Like a Man movie franchise, which went on to score massive box-office success.(Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for UNICEF)

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Jay Z - Hov is arguably considered the ultimate businessman in music. Aside from being one of the most accomplished emcees in history, Jigga has dominated several other fields. He launched his RocaWear clothing brand, which took off in the late '90s, released his own cologne, Jay Z Gold, published his memoir, Decoded, and spearheaded several business ventures including being co-brand director for Budweiser Select and also launched Roc Nation Sports, the sports management division of his entertainment company Roc Nation. His clients under the fairly new venture include Victor Cruz, Skylar Diggins and Kevin Durant. Hov's most recent jaw-dropping business move, however, is the launch of his own music streaming service TIDAL.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS)

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Jay Z - Hov is arguably considered the ultimate businessman in music. Aside from being one of the most accomplished emcees in history, Jigga has dominated several other fields. He launched his RocaWear clothing brand, which took off in the late '90s, released his own cologne, Jay Z Gold, published his memoir, Decoded, and spearheaded several business ventures including being co-brand director for Budweiser Select and also launched Roc Nation Sports, the sports management division of his entertainment company Roc Nation. His clients under the fairly new venture include Victor Cruz, Skylar Diggins and Kevin Durant. Hov's most recent jaw-dropping business move, however, is the launch of his own music streaming service TIDAL.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS)

Keke Palmer - KeKe Palmer has recently come into her own as an entertainment powerhouse, tackling ventures outside of her film roots. In the TV and movie circuit, Palmer has starred in her own Nickelodeon sitcom True Jackson, VP, 2004's Barbershop 2: Back in Business and various other projects. Since then, she has branched out into music and has also landed a historical stint on Broadway playing the first-ever Black Cinderella in the live production in 2014. Also lending her hand at hosting, Palmer made history for a second time that year, becoming the youngest person ever to host her own show, Just Keke, on BET.(Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

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Keke Palmer - KeKe Palmer has recently come into her own as an entertainment powerhouse, tackling ventures outside of her film roots. In the TV and movie circuit, Palmer has starred in her own Nickelodeon sitcom True Jackson, VP, 2004's Barbershop 2: Back in Business and various other projects. Since then, she has branched out into music and has also landed a historical stint on Broadway playing the first-ever Black Cinderella in the live production in 2014. Also lending her hand at hosting, Palmer made history for a second time that year, becoming the youngest person ever to host her own show, Just Keke, on BET.(Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Tyler Perry - The machine that is Tyler Perry started off as an actor in community theater plays. After gaining traction and following his dreams, Perry funded his first big-budget film Diary of a Mad Black Woman, which began a trend that would take his career to new heights. He created the role of Madea, which gave him the reigns to act, produce and direct in most of his films. He is now the owner of his own company aptly dubbed Tyler Perry Studios, where he acts, produces and directs multiple projects simultaneously.(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for A&E Network)

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Tyler Perry - The machine that is Tyler Perry started off as an actor in community theater plays. After gaining traction and following his dreams, Perry funded his first big-budget film Diary of a Mad Black Woman, which began a trend that would take his career to new heights. He created the role of Madea, which gave him the reigns to act, produce and direct in most of his films. He is now the owner of his own company aptly dubbed Tyler Perry Studios, where he acts, produces and directs multiple projects simultaneously.(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for A&E Network)

Michael Strahan - Michael Strahan defied the odds when he became an even bigger star following his retirement from the NFL. The Pro Football Hall of Famer went on to dominate daytime television when he signed on to host the then Live With Regis and Kelly morning show in 2012. The show, now billed Live With Kelly and Michael, sees the former NFLer-turned-television personality take his stardom to new heights. Everyone seems to love them some Michael as he is also a full-time face on ABC's Good Morning America. He also occasionally serves as an analyst on Fox NFL Sunday, sharing his expertise on his first love: football.(Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

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Michael Strahan - Michael Strahan defied the odds when he became an even bigger star following his retirement from the NFL. The Pro Football Hall of Famer went on to dominate daytime television when he signed on to host the then Live With Regis and Kelly morning show in 2012. The show, now billed Live With Kelly and Michael, sees the former NFLer-turned-television personality take his stardom to new heights. Everyone seems to love them some Michael as he is also a full-time face on ABC's Good Morning America. He also occasionally serves as an analyst on Fox NFL Sunday, sharing his expertise on his first love: football.(Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

NeNe Leakes - The Real Housewives of Atlanta breakout star constantly says that she's a "rich b***h" and it looks like she's right. The television personality has gone on to star in her own spin-off wedding special titled I Dream of NeNe: The Wedding, and snagged acting roles in The New Normal and Glee. She also participated in other reality TV shows Celebrity Apprentice and Dancing With the Stars, and has, most recently, played the wicked stepmother in Cinderella on Broadway.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for NBCUniversal)

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NeNe Leakes - The Real Housewives of Atlanta breakout star constantly says that she's a "rich b***h" and it looks like she's right. The television personality has gone on to star in her own spin-off wedding special titled I Dream of NeNe: The Wedding, and snagged acting roles in The New Normal and Glee. She also participated in other reality TV shows Celebrity Apprentice and Dancing With the Stars, and has, most recently, played the wicked stepmother in Cinderella on Broadway.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for NBCUniversal)

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Diddy - Diddy, like Jay Z, is one of hip hop's most business-savvy forces, boasting titles beyond "musician." The Harlem native founded Bad Boy Records in the early '90s and led the careers of several high profile acts like Danity Kane, Day 26, Faith Evans, 112 and Total. In 1998, he launched the Sean John clothing brand, which is still lucrative to this day, and nine years later he developed the Ciroc vodka brand, which has become hugely popular over the years.(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for REVOLT TV)

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Diddy - Diddy, like Jay Z, is one of hip hop's most business-savvy forces, boasting titles beyond "musician." The Harlem native founded Bad Boy Records in the early '90s and led the careers of several high profile acts like Danity Kane, Day 26, Faith Evans, 112 and Total. In 1998, he launched the Sean John clothing brand, which is still lucrative to this day, and nine years later he developed the Ciroc vodka brand, which has become hugely popular over the years.(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for REVOLT TV)

Laverne Cox - After bursting onto the scene as Sophia Burset on Netflix's Orange Is the New Black, Laverne Cox went on to become a huge star on all fronts. The actress showcased her hosting chops on the VH1 makeover series TRANSform Me and went on to act in several other major network television series including Law and Order: SVU, Girlfriends Guide to Divorce and The Mindy Project. She also was involved in two major docs: Laverne Cox Presents: The T Word, which she executive produced, and FREE CEE. These both add to Cox's constant activism in the transgender movement which she has vocally spearheaded for years. Her most notable achievement, however, came in 2014 when she became the first transgender person to appear on the cover of Time magazine.(Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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Laverne Cox - After bursting onto the scene as Sophia Burset on Netflix's Orange Is the New Black, Laverne Cox went on to become a huge star on all fronts. The actress showcased her hosting chops on the VH1 makeover series TRANSform Me and went on to act in several other major network television series including Law and Order: SVU, Girlfriends Guide to Divorce and The Mindy Project. She also was involved in two major docs: Laverne Cox Presents: The T Word, which she executive produced, and FREE CEE. These both add to Cox's constant activism in the transgender movement which she has vocally spearheaded for years. Her most notable achievement, however, came in 2014 when she became the first transgender person to appear on the cover of Time magazine.(Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Nick Cannon - Nick Cannon started his career as a comedian at age 11, eventually venturing into music by his teenage years. As the years went by, the young star released five albums before focusing on other business ventures that catapulted him to entrepreneurial status. Cannon went on to produce and host his own MTV improv comedy series Wild 'N Out and secured several hosting duties including the Kids Choice Awards and America's Got Talent. Taking his "boss" title even further, he became chairman of TeenNick and launched Ncredible Entertainment where he manages acts like Soulja Boy and Amber Rose. These business ventures all come second to his first role as a father to his twins with Mariah Carey.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Nick Cannon - Nick Cannon started his career as a comedian at age 11, eventually venturing into music by his teenage years. As the years went by, the young star released five albums before focusing on other business ventures that catapulted him to entrepreneurial status. Cannon went on to produce and host his own MTV improv comedy series Wild 'N Out and secured several hosting duties including the Kids Choice Awards and America's Got Talent. Taking his "boss" title even further, he became chairman of TeenNick and launched Ncredible Entertainment where he manages acts like Soulja Boy and Amber Rose. These business ventures all come second to his first role as a father to his twins with Mariah Carey.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

50 Cent - 50 Cent is known today as one of the most accomplished rappers in the game, but his status as a businessman is just as lucrative. Aside from releasing six successful LPs, the Queens rapper made some huge career moves on the business front. He founded G-Unit Records in 2003 and launched the G-Unit Clothing Company that same year. He then went on to create his own enhanced water drink called Formula 50, joined Right Guard to introduce his own body spray called Pure 50 RGX, and even endorsed Magic Stick condoms, raising awareness for HIV. In 2012, the rapper became a licensed boxing promoter for his company The Money Team. His most recent accomplishment, however, is his blockbuster Starz series, Power, in which he both produces and stars.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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50 Cent - 50 Cent is known today as one of the most accomplished rappers in the game, but his status as a businessman is just as lucrative. Aside from releasing six successful LPs, the Queens rapper made some huge career moves on the business front. He founded G-Unit Records in 2003 and launched the G-Unit Clothing Company that same year. He then went on to create his own enhanced water drink called Formula 50, joined Right Guard to introduce his own body spray called Pure 50 RGX, and even endorsed Magic Stick condoms, raising awareness for HIV. In 2012, the rapper became a licensed boxing promoter for his company The Money Team. His most recent accomplishment, however, is his blockbuster Starz series, Power, in which he both produces and stars.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)