Cameo app that lets fans buy personalized recordings now worth more than $1 billion


1: Brian Baumgartner, aka Kevin from The Office

Baumgartner made over $1 million in bookings in 2020, becoming the unlikely breakout star of Cameo. Baumgartner became a fan favorite on The Office over nine seasons and 201 episodes by playing the bumbling account Kevin Malone. He charges $350 for a 10-minute shoutout 

Brian Baumgartner, playing Kevin Malone, right, and co-star Leslie David Baker as Stanley Hudson in The Office

Brian Baumgartner, playing Kevin Malone, right, and co-star Leslie David Baker as Stanley Hudson in The Office

2. Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre

Favre, a Hall of Fame quarterback, spent most of his career at the Green Bay Packers where he was known for being one of the league’s toughest players. On Cameo, he shows a softer side by offering personalized pep talks for $449.

Former Green Bay Packer Brett Favre, seen here playing golf with President Donald Trump, before he became one of the hottest properties on Cameo

Former Green Bay Packer Brett Favre, seen here playing golf with President Donald Trump, before he became one of the hottest properties on Cameo

 3. Snoop Dogg 

The LA-based rapper has branched out into all manner of entrepreneurial activities, from cooking shows with Martha Stewart to cannabis dispensaries.  He was an early investor in Cameo. At $900, Snoop was one of the pricier Cameo orders, but his services were temporarily unavailable on Tuesday.

Snoop Dogg, aka Calvin Broadus, is often down for wishing his homies well on Cameo

Snoop Dogg, aka Calvin Broadus, is often down for wishing his homies well on Cameo

 4. Gilbert Gottfried 

 The New York comedian shrill voice has proven popular on Cameo, where he will give you and your friends a shout out for $280.

Gilbert Gottfried has appeared in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Disney's Aladdin, and has also carved out a good income on Cameo

Gilbert Gottfried has appeared in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Disney’s Aladdin, and has also carved out a good income on Cameo

 5. Chris Harrison

 The Bachelor host offers personalized greetings and well-wishes for $399, and responds within 24 hours.

Harrison stepped down from this year's season of The Bachelorette after a controversy over racially insensitive comments.

Harrison stepped down from this year’s season of The Bachelorette after a controversy over racially insensitive comments.

 6. Carole Baskin

The big cat lover who found fame courtesy of the Netflix documentary Tiger King sings for her supper on Cameo, charging $500 for a request delivered within nine hours.

Carole Baskin's unusual antics in the Tiger King documentary earned her a legion of fans

Carole Baskin’s unusual antics in the Tiger King documentary earned her a legion of fans

7. Sonja Morgan

Best known for the Real Housewives of New York, the TV personality  wishes fans a happy birthday on pre-recorded video for $99, or a 10-minute Zoom call for $500.

Sonja Morgan delivers her personalized messages from her Manhattan townhouse

Sonja Morgan delivers her personalized messages from her Manhattan townhouse

8. Big Ed

The reality TV star treats Cameo users to dancing, dress-ups and gives relationship advice to fans who purchase a 10-minute video call for $199 or $69 video request

Big Ed, of 90 Day Fiancé fame, will dress-up and dance around for anyone prepared to pay him $199

Big Ed, of 90 Day Fiancé fame, will dress-up and dance around for anyone prepared to pay him $199

 9. James Buckley

The English stand-up comedian and actor, best known for playing Jay Cartwright in Th Inbetweeners, will wish fans Happy Birthday for the bargain price of $55, and responds within 5 days

James Buckley was the ninth highest earner on Cameo in 2020

James Buckley was the ninth highest earner on Cameo in 2020

 10.  Chuck Norris 

Norris, who starred in dozens of action films, will wish fans a ‘Happy Birthday’ through Cameo, or read them a short motivational message. He charges $450 for a video request and $2.99 for a chat.

Norris, appearing above in the 1988 film Hero and the Terror, will wish Cameo users well for $450

Norris, appearing above in the 1988 film Hero and the Terror, will wish Cameo users well for $450

 

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