'Forbes' Names Highest-Paid Entertainers Forbes compiled its 2018 list estimating pre-tax earnings from June 2017 to June 2018. American boxer Floyd Mayweather was named the world’s highest-paid entertainer on Monday. The number two spot was taken by actor George Clooney. Reality star Kylie Jenner came in third on the annual 'Forbes' Celebrity 100 list. The is largely thanks to her booming cosmetics line that has put her on track to become the youngest self-made billionaire in the United States. Mayweather pulled in $285 million in the period, largely thanks to his August 2017 comeback fight win over Conor McGregor. Oscar-winning star Clooney earned an estimated $239 million after selling the Casamigos tequila company he co-founded.