Adele named richest British singer under 30

12 April 2012

Adele has been given the prestigious title of the wealthiest singer in the UK under the age of 30.

The 23-year-old superstar has amassed a £20 million fortune and seen an increase of £14 million in the past 12 months alone.

The Sunday Times Rich List highlights the fact that the London-born performer's record-breaking album 21 has propelled her fortune at such a tender age.

Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole, X Factor winner Leona Lewis and Katie Melua came in joint second place with £12 million. Joss Stone came in fifth place with her £10 million earnings.

Meanwhile, Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, 22, has been named the richest young British actor. He has raked in £54 million in total which is up £6 million from a year ago.

Twilight star Robert Pattinson is now sitting on a £40 million empire while Keira Knightley came in third place with £30 million. Charlie Chaplin's granddaughter Kiera Chaplin came in fourth with £28 million while Emma Watson rounded out the top five with £26 million.

Full details will be published this Sunday in the annual list.

The Sunday Times Rich List - Wealthiest Musicians Under 30

1. Adele - £20m (£6m- 2011)

2=. Cheryl Cole (Girls Aloud) - £12m (£12m- 2011)

2=. Leona Lewis - £12m (£12m- 2011)

2=. Katie Melua - £12m (£12m- 2011)

5. Joss Stone - £10m (£9m- 2011)

6=. Charlotte Church - £8m (£8m- 2011)

6=. Craig David - £8m (£8m- 2011)

6=. Paolo Nutini - £8m (£7m- 2011)

9. Florence Welch- £7m (£5m- 2011)

10=. Lily Allen - £6m (£6m- 2011)

10=. Natasha Bedingfield - £6m (£6m- 2011)

10=. Duffy - £6m (£6m- 2011)

10=. James Morrison - £6m (£5m- 2011)

The Sunday Times Rich List - Wealthiest Actors Under 30

1. Daniel Radcliffe - £54m (£48m - 2011)

2. Robert Pattinson - £40m (£32m - 2011)

3. Keira Knightley - £30m (£30m - 2011)

4. Kiera Chaplin - £28m (£28m - 2011)

5. Emma Watson - £26m (£24m - 2011)

6. Rupert Grint - £24m (£24m - 2011)

7. Lily Cole - £8m (£5m - 2011)

8=. Sarah Harding - £6m (£5m - 2011)

8=. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley - £5m (New)

8=. Kimberley Walsh - £5m (£5m - 2011)

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