Amanda Gorman – $2 million

Amanda Gorman became the talk of the town at just 22. In early 2021, she became the youngest poet to ever write and recite a poem at a presidential inauguration when she performed at President Joe Biden’s ceremony. The opportunity opened even more doors for the Harvard graduate.

Already the author of bestselling books, Gorman scored a modeling contract with the agency IMG. There’s no doubt that the future looks bright for The Hill We Climb writer, who’s already joined the likes of Robert Frost and Maya Angelou in terms of achievements.