There is no question that celebrities make a lot of money. But have you ever wondered just how much some of your favorite stars are making for their work? From singing on reality TV to performing at private events, the richest celebs sometimes earn eye-popping salaries that most of us can only dream about.

In this post, we will take a look at some of the most ridiculous celebrity paychecks ever, from Mariah Carey to Floyd Mayweather.

BBC / Celebrities are not unfamiliar with eye-popping paychecks.

Katy Perry

Next up: Another celebrity with a crazy paycheck is none other than the beauty mogul Katy Perry. In 2017, the star landed her judging role at the "American Idol" series. Back then, she banked a cool $25 million to appear on the singing competition show. Thus, her salary was the highest in reality TV history.

However, it is worth noting that Perry is no stranger to big paydays: in 2015, she was one of the highest-paid musicians in the world, earning over $135 million from album sales, touring, and endorsements.

Mariah Carey

Back in 2012, the Fox TV series "American Idol" was looking for a replacement for Jennifer Lopez. Mariah Carey stepped in and filled the seat. But it came with a hefty paycheck--Carey filled the seat for a whopping $18 million. At the time, it was the biggest paycheck any singer had ever earned on reality TV.

Elle / In 2012, Mariah Carey signed a contract with "American Idol" for a whopping $18 million.

According to Spin, that salary broke down to $450,000 per episode or a whopping $144,000 per day of filming. However, this is not the only multi-million dollar check Carey has cashed in recent years. According to the New York Post, a Russian billionaire paid Carey and legendary singer Elton John more than $4 million to perform at his granddaughter's wedding in 2017.

Dr. Dre

Singing idol Dr. Dre is best known for his career as a rapper and music producer. But he is also a savvy businessman. In 2014, he sold his Beats Electronics company to Apple for $3 billion. Thanks to his ownership stake in the company, Dre earned over $600 million from the sale. According to Forbes, that was enough to make him the highest-paid celebrity of the year.

Sofia Vergara

By the time she became famous for her role in "Modern Family," Sofia Vergara was one of the highest-paid actresses on television. According to Forbes, Vergara earned $41.5 million in 2019 alone, and her earnings from "Modern Family" were around $500,000 per episode. Additionally, she also earns millions from endorsement deals with companies like Pepsi and Head & Shoulders.

GTN / In 2019, Sofia Vergara made a whopping $41.5 million for her role in “Modern Family.”

Floyd Mayweather

Finally, Floyd Mayweather is one of the most successful boxers of all time, with an undefeated record and multiple world championships to his name. Unsurprisingly, he is also one of the richest athletes on the planet--in 2017, Mayweather earned a jaw-dropping $285 million from his boxing match against Conor McGregor.

He also earned millions from endorsement deals with companies like Hublot and Burger King. According to Forbes, Mayweather earned $275 million in 2018, making him the highest-paid athlete of the year.