Kenny Rogers, following his mammoth musical success in the 70s and 80s as a country pop star, Kenny turned to photography and published two books. He also opened a chain of restaurants and has an estimated fortune worth around $250 million.

While doing the television show 'Hee Haw', he met small-time actress Marianne Gordon. This was his fourth marriage and he willingly gave her $60 million, claiming she deserved every penny when they split.