Hollywood stars' wedding performance fees

Justin Bieber received 10 million USD for singing at the wedding of an Indian billionaire's son, while Rihanna and J.Lo earned millions of USD performing at private events.

Jennifer Lopez (J.Lo) sang "Play" and "On the Floor" at the wedding of a pharmaceutical entrepreneur's daughter in India. Video: X/ @t2telegraph

Hollywood's biggest stars are commanding exorbitant fees for private performances at exclusive events, especially weddings hosted by the world's wealthiest families. These appearances often fetch millions of USD, turning private celebrations into star-studded spectacles.

Justin Bieber currently holds the record for the highest wedding performance fee, reportedly around 10 million USD. This sum was earned for his performance at the pre-wedding party of Anant Ambani, the youngest son of India's richest billionaire, Mukesh Ambani. The event, held in Mumbai, India, in early 7/2024, saw Bieber perform hits such as: "Baby", "Peaches", "Love Yourself", and "Where Are U Now". While Anant and Radhika Merchant's wedding is scheduled for 12/7/2024, the Ambani family began their celebrations four months prior.

Justin Bieber photographed with Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. Photo: Instagram/ Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber sings his hit "Baby" at the wedding party. He also performed many other popular songs, including "Peaches", "Love Yourself", and "Where Are U Now". Video: X/ @sjbbmidia

Rihanna also made headlines for her performance at an Ambani family event in Jamnagar, India, in 3/2024. According to Independent, she received nearly 7 million USD for a 40-minute set. The singer performed barefoot on stage, delivering songs like: "Consideration", "Birthday Cake", and "Pose", and danced with the bride and groom's family. From left: Mukesh Ambani's wife Nita, Rihanna, and Anant Ambani. Photo: ANI

Rihanna sings her hit "Diamonds" at Anant Ambani's wedding before more than 1,200 guests. Video: X/ @historyinmemes

Katy Perry was another Hollywood voice featured on the Ambani family stage. In late 5/2024, international media reported she received 5.4 million USD for her performances in Cannes, France.

Katy Perry sings "I Kissed a Girl" at a wedding celebration. Video: X/ @kpshoeseller

Last weekend, the 56-year-old singer Jennifer Lopez (J.Lo) performed at a wedding in Udaipur, India. The bride, Netra, is the daughter of Rama Raju Mantena, chairman of the multinational pharmaceutical company Ingenus Pharmaceuticals. Page Six reported that Jennifer Lopez received two million USD for her appearance at the Mantena family's celebration. She energized the party with a string of hits, including: "Waiting for Tonight", "Save Me Tonight", "Get Right", and "Ain't Your Mama", accompanied by captivating dance routines. Lopez changed into three different bodysuits and actively engaged with the audience. At the end of the show, she invited the bride and groom to the stage to congratulate both families.

The singer wore a traditional saree before the party. Photo: X/@goLoko77

According to Prestige, Jennifer Lopez is among the highest-paid artists for wedding performances globally. In 2011, she drew attention for her performance at the wedding of Uzbek entrepreneur Azam Aslanov's son, reportedly earning over one million USD. Elle and Prestige also reported she collected five million USD for a performance at the wedding of Russian oil billionaire Mikhail Gutseriyev's son in 2016.

The Ambani family has a tradition of inviting A-list stars to major events. In 2018, reports suggested they paid 4.7 million USD for Beyonce to perform at the pre-wedding party of their eldest daughter, Isha. One year later, they spent one to 1.5 million USD for performances by Maroon 5, according to India Times. The band performed at the pre-wedding event of Akash, Isha's twin brother. Other artists who appeared included: Coldplay, The Chainsmokers, and John Legend.

Beyonce at Isha Ambani's pre-wedding party. Photo: Instagram/ Beyonce

American singer Christina Aguilera is another artist known for high fees. In 2005, she garnered attention with a 3.6 million USD fee for three songs at the wedding of Russian billionaire Andrei Melnichenko. According to Fox News, Motorola Solutions CEO Greg Brown invited Bruno Mars to sing at his son's wedding in 2021. Four years prior, Mars reportedly earned over two million USD for performing at the wedding of UAE businessman Sunil Vaswani's daughter.

American singer Christina Aguilera is one of the high-earning voices. Photo: Instagram/ Christina Aguilera

Motorola Solutions CEO Greg Brown invited Bruno Mars to sing at his son's wedding in 2021. Photo: Instagram/ Bruno Mars

Mariah Carey is also a high-earning name. In 2017, she received three million USD for a performance at the wedding of Russian billionaire Valery Kogan's granddaughter. British singer Elton John also participated in this event, though his fee was not disclosed. According to Prestige, Elton John was known for charging one million British pounds per hour of performance. In 2023, several news outlets reported this amount increased to 4.8 million USD per stage appearance. Beyond these names, The Rolling Stones once shocked with revenue of 8 million USD for a single performance in 2009, marking the world's most expensive wedding act at that time.