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Malcolm Gladwell

Is Malcolm Gladwell A-List?

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YesMalcolm Gladwell is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.

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Reached A-list in 2000

The Tipping Point Published

Ranking Timeline

1996C$0.5M

Joins The New Yorker

Gladwell becomes a staff writer at The New Yorker, gaining a wider platform.

2000A▲▲$3M+$2.5M

The Tipping Point Published

Publishes The Tipping Point, achieving bestseller status and significant income.

2005A$8M+$5M

Blink Bestseller

Blink becomes another bestseller, further establishing Gladwell's reputation and increasing his net worth.

2008A$15M+$7M

Outliers Success

Outliers becomes a bestseller, leading to increased speaking engagements and further financial success.

2016A$22M+$7M

Revisionist History Podcast

Launches the Revisionist History podcast, expanding his reach and income.

2019A$27M+$5M

Talking to Strangers Published

Releases 'Talking to Strangers,' another bestseller, continuing his success.

2026A$30M+$3M

Influential Author and Speaker

Continues to write, speak, and host his podcast, remaining a highly influential figure.

Last updated: February 25, 2026