Pop singer Taylor Swift has officially become a billionaire, with a current net worth of $1.1 billion. This achievement follows the success of her Eras world tour and its accompanying film. The tour was a massive event that set records and generated high demand for tickets, contributing significantly to Swift’s net worth. She is now one of the few entertainers who have reached billionaire status primarily through their music and performances. This places her in the company of performers like Rihanna, Jay-Z, and Beyonce, who are also billionaires.
Taylor Swift’s concert film, “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” had a successful run in movie theaters, earning an estimated $126 million-plus globally over its opening weekend. Moviegoers attended screenings dressed in concert T-shirts and sequins, creating a lively atmosphere in theaters. The film’s global sales have now exceeded $173 million.
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The success of the concert film gave a boost to cinemas, which were facing a lackluster autumn slate due to a strike by Hollywood actors delaying the release of some major titles. The film is set to be shown in theaters in more countries in the coming months, further extending its impact.
Audiences and critics have responded positively to the film, with CinemaScore audiences giving it an A+ rating, and film critics on Rotten Tomatoes giving it a 100% positive rating.
Beyonce is set to follow in Taylor Swift’s footsteps by bringing her Renaissance Tour to theaters in December, offering another opportunity for theaters to attract audiences during the ongoing strike by Hollywood actors.