They're amongst the most famous people in the world - with their lives dedicated to making us chuckle.
And the leading lights of the comedy industry can earn millions of dollars from chat shows, television programmes and movies.
Add in money-spinning tours, advertising and sponsorship deals, and shrewd investments, and these funny people can become seriously wealthy.
For this list we're only including people who have made the majority of their cash from comedy, rather than those who have a looser connection with the industry - so, for example, Byron Allen ($800 million) doesn't make the list as he is primarily a television producer.
That being said, here are the top 14 richest rock stars in the world in 2024, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
Add in money-spinning tours, advertising and sponsorship deals, and shrewd investments, and these funny people can become seriously wealthy.