Not even the world’s most successful financial advisor could have predicted just how much money these TV personalities would be banking. Throughout the years, the likes of Dick Clark, the Kardashian clan, Ellen DeGeneras, Rachael Ray, Oprah Winfrey, and so on have been gracing our screens to provide with the best entertainment possible. We’re taking a behind the scenes look at just how much moolah these TV personalities are earning for their iconic roles.
Kendall Jenner – $35 Million
At just age 22, Kendall Jenner is already a household name. Keeping Up with the Kardashians is where we first laid eyes on her, however nowadays, Jenner is making it all on her own. Jenner began her modeling career at just age 14 and isn’t slowing down anytime soon. I mean, just in 2017, Forbes added Jenner to the top of the World’s Highest-Paid Model list. With $35 million in the bank, let’s hope she has a good financial advisor to manage all that money.
Kendall Jenner – $35 Million
Khloe Kardashian – $40 Million
Surely you know that Khloe Kardashian is the older, half sister of Kendall Jenner? If you didn’t than you must have been living under a rock. As far as reality TV goes, Khloe has starred in a few of those (wink, wink) – such as, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami, Khloé & Lamar, Kocktails with Khloé, and Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashian. We’d easily say she’s no stranger to the public lifestyle, it helps she has $40 million tucked away.
Khloe Kardashian – $40 Million
Olivia Munn – $12 Million
Before becoming an actress, Olivia Munn worked as a television journalist. Munn was the co-host of Attack of the Show! from 2006 to 2010 and from 2010 to 2011, she was a correspondent on The Daily Show. Some of her acting roles were in X-Men: Apocalypse as Psylocke and The Lego Ninjago Movie as Koko.
Olivia Munn – $12 Million
Judge Judy – $45 Million
Judge Judy Sheindlin, or as we best know and love her, Judge Judy. The arbitration-based reality court show of the same name started in 1996 and is currently in its 22nd season! Her show actually became the first court show to earn an Emmy, crazy.
Judge Judy – $45 Million
Jerry Springer – $45 Million
You know the show, the one with all the mind games, the he-said-she-said, and all the drama, Jerry Springer brought all that to life in 1991. Now apart from being a tabloid talk show host, Springer is also a former lawyer, politician, and musician. A financial advisor in his case might not be necessary.
Jerry Springer – $45 Million
Katie Couric – $55 Million
ABC, CBS and NBC have all been host to Katie Couric’s journalist career. Throughout that time she’s hosted reputable shows and some of her own, and in 2004 she was honored with an induction into the Television Hall of Fame. “America’s Sweetheart” is doing just fine with $55 million, but a financial advisor handles all the details.
Katie Couric – $55 Million
Wendy Williams – $60 Million
Since 2008, Wendy Williams has been the host of the nationally syndicated TV talk show The Wendy Williams Show. Although most of us know, and love her for, Williams as “hot-tempered” as she often gets into disputes with celebrities.
Wendy Williams – $60 Million
Rachael Ray – $75 Million
As far as food channels are concerned, Rachael Ray is at the head of the table. With her lifestyle program Rachael Ray and three Food Network series, Ray has also earned three Daytime Emmy Awards. All that work has brought her a cool $75 million as well!
Rachael Ray – $75 Million
Sean Hannity – $80 Million
Whether you’re a fan of Sean Hannity or not, he’s still pretty darn impressive. Via his shows, Hannity has earned various awards and honors, and has also penned three books. The 56 year old New Yorker is living it up with $80 million in the bank.
Sean Hannity – $80 Million
Vanna White – $80 Million
Since 1982, the world has known Vanna White’s name. Why? Because she’s the pretty hostess of Wheel of Fortune, but don’t pretend like you didn’t already know that. At 60, White is doing more than well with $80 million dollars rolling in annually.
Vanna White – $80 Million
Jon Stewart – $80 Million
Could Jon Stewart pretty please come back and host The Daily Show again? It’s just not the same! His outspoken, humorous critic is richly missed.
Jon Stewart – $80 Million
Bill O’Reilly – $85 Million
A controversial choice for this list but come on guys, he is worth $85 million. Which is about what he needs for a really good lawyer, and not a financial advisor. From 1996 to 2017, he hosted The O’Reilly Factor and was considered “the biggest star in the 20 year history at Fox News”. Well, safe to say that’s no longer true.
Bill O’Reilly – $85 Million
Heidi Klum – $90 Million
German-American Heidi Klum has a long list of careers, let’s see: model, TV personality, businesswoman, fashion designer, singer, TV producer, author, and actress. Phew, that’s a lot of work! But most of us know that in 1999, Klum actually became the first ever German model to become a Victoria’s Secret Angel. And with her reality show Project Runway and serving as a judge on America’s Got Talent, Klum has certainly earned her $90 million.
Heidi Klum – $90 Million
Tyra Banks – $90 Million
At just the age of 15, Tyra Banks began her modeling career. From that moment on, Banks has made quite the name for herself and rightly so. Apart from a successful modeling and acting career, Banks also created and began to present the long-running reality TV series America’s Next Top Model in 2003 (for which she was the executive producer and was the presenter of for 22 seasons). And how could we forget her talk show The Tyra Banks Show?
Tyra Banks – $90 Million
Jesse James – $100 Million
Yes, we do mean the former husband of the incredible Sandra Bullock. With a string of reality shows over the shows, Jesse James Is a Dead Man and Monster Garage, Jesse James has made quite the dough. To the tune of $100 million, more or less.
Jesse James – $100 Million
Caitlyn Jenner – $100 Million
Of course the Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete makes the list. From Keeping Up with the Kardashians to I Am Cait, Caitlyn Jenner is front page news. Long before she became THE most famous openly transgender woman, Caityln was no stranger to the public limelight.
Caitlyn Jenner – $100 Million
Christina Aguilera – $130 Million
The “Pop Princess” has sold over 42 million albums and has earned five Grammy Awards. From 2011 to 2012, Aguilera also appeared as a coach on The Voice.
Christina Aguilera – $130 Million
Kim Kardashian – $150 Million
There isn’t much we could tell you about Kim Kardashian that you don’t already know. At just 37 years of age, just about everyone everywhere has uttered the words ‘Kim Kardashian’. Her photos are plastered across various news sites or we can just tune into Keeping Up with the Kardashians to see what she’s up to. And hey, she is worth $150 million so we’re sure that keeps the financial advisors happy.
Kim Kardashian – $150 Million
Joan Rivers – $150 Million
If you looked up “controversial comedic persona”, you’d find a photo of Joan Rivers next to the term. 1986 is when Rivers became the first ever woman to host a late night TV talk show, The Late Show with Joan Rivers. From there, she starred in The Joan Rivers Show, Fashion Police, and Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best?. Plus, who could forget her red carpet interviews? When she sadly passed away in 2014 at age 81, her net worth was at $150 million.
Joan Rivers – $150 Million
Barbara Walters – $150 Million
Just about everyone is familiar with Barbara Walters – she has been the host of many TV programs, such as Today, The View, 20/20, and ABC Evening News. Moreover Walters is a champion for women in the world of broadcast, on her own she has opened doors and paved the way for so many. She is a true inspiration. One who has also earned $150 million along the way.
Barbara Walters – $150 Million
Dick Clark – $200 Million
From one legend to another. Dick Clark will always be remembered as the host of American Bandstand, Pyramid, and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. “America’s oldest teenager” sadly passed away at age 82 in 2012. Many of us will always remember his signature line, “For now, Dick Clark — so long!”
Dick Clark – $200 Million
Tony Little – $200 Million
“America’s Personal Trainer” is best recognized for his fitness infomercial products – ones that allowed his booming voice to reach through the screen and straight to the viewers. Over 47 million people have bought and used his exercise programs. So much so that he’s worth $200 million!
Tony Little – $200 Million
Daymond John – $250 Million
Businessman. TV personality. Author. Motivational speaker. Daymond John is the founder, president, and CEO of FUBU (yes, the hip hop apparel company). Although most of us him best as one of the investors on Shark Tank.
Daymond John – $250 Million
Kathy Hilton – $300 Million
Yup, Kathy is more than just Paris and Nicky Hilton’s mom, she’s an actress, fashion designer, and philanthropist. Who could forget her 2005 reality TV show I Want To Be a Hilton? We’re sure financial advisors love the Hilton name.
Kathy Hilton – $300 Million
Ryan Seacrest – $375 Million
43 year old Ryan Seacrest is recognized for hosting American Idol and American Top 40. He is also known for his radio show, On Air with Ryan Seacrest. Recently he became the co-cost of Live with Kelly and Ryan. It’s safe to say that Seacrest’s achievements have more than earned him $375 million.
Ryan Seacrest – $375 Million
Dr. Phil – $400 Million
After appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show in the late 90’s, Dr. Phil quickly earned his celebrity status. Ever since 2002, he’s been the host of the talk show Dr. Phil. Back in 2015, Forbes listed Dr. PHil as the 15th richest person in America – seeing as how he has $400 million, we’re not surprised.
Dr. Phil – $400 Million
Jamie Oliver – $400 Million
British celebrity chef and restaurateur Jamie Oliver made his debut in 1999 with the TV show, The Naked Chef. A few years and a few achievements later, Oliver was honored as a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 2003.
Jamie Oliver – $400 Million
Ellen DeGeneres – $430 Million
For five years, Ellen DeGeneres starred on the TV show Ellen and since 2003, she has been the host of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Let’s hope that you knew all of that already! With 30 Emmys, 20 People’s Choice Awards, many awards for her charitable efforts, and a Presidential Medal of Freedom, DeGeneres is doing more than fine.
Ellen DeGeneres – $430 Million
David Letterman – $430 Million
33 years. That’s how long David Letterman was the host of Late Night with David Letterman on NBC and CBS (Late Show). In total, Letterman hosted 6,028 episodes of Late Night and Late Show, yeah that’s insanity! Now Letterman is back, and with a bang but also a busy beard, his new Netflix show My Next Guest Needs No Introduction aired on January 12, 2018. His first guest? President Barack Obama.
David Letterman – $430 Million
Simon Cowell – $550 Million
When it comes to talent competition television shows, Simon Cowell has done a few. Both in American and in England, of course. Cowell is known for his blunt, controversial comments which makes viewers cringe and laugh all at the same time. I guess it all paid off as Cowell is worth $550 million, guess who’s laughing now?
Simon Cowell – $550 Million
Silvio Santos – $1.3 Billion
You’ve probably never heard of Silvio Santos. Am I right? Okay, so I could be wrong. But in any case, just in case you didn’t know. Santos is a Brazilian entrepreneur and TV host who is also the owner of Grupo Silvio Santos, which is the second largest TV network in Brazil. To put it lightly, Santos is the second richest TV personality on this list. And he’s worth $1.3 million….
Silvio Santos – $1.3 Billion
Oprah Winfrey – $2.8 Billion
Of course, just of course Oprah Winfrey makes the #1 slot! The “Queen of All Media” is a media proprietor, talk show host, producer, actress, and philanthropist. And we’ll go out on a limb and say you knew all of that already. We won’t list them all but name the award and accolade, Winfrey has most likely earned it. Winfrey-Obama 2020, anyone?
Oprah Winfrey – $2.8 Billion
Maria Menounos – $7 Million
39 year old Maria Menounos has appeared as a TV correspondent for various organizations like Today, Access Hollywood, and Extra. Moreover she was the co-host of the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest in Athens, Greece.
Maria Menounos – $7 Million
Nicole Scherzinger – $8 Million
A member of one of the world’s best-selling girl groups, the Pussycat Dolls, Nicole Scherzinger is much more than just a recording artist, actress, and TV personality. After winning season 10 of Dancing with the Stars, Scherzinger became a judge on The Sing-Off and both US and UK versions of The X Factor.
Nicole Scherzinger – $8 Million
Brooke Burke Charvet – $9 Million
46 year old Brooke Burke is known as a Playboy model, for hosting Wild On!, Rock Star from 2005 to 2006, for winning season seven of Dancing with the Stars, and also for co-hosting Dancing With the Stars from 2010 to 2013.
Brooke Burke Charvet – $9 Million
Cheryl Cole – $30 Million
English singer and TV personality Cheryl Cole has racked up a cool $30 million over the years. Since 2008, Cole has been a judge on the UK version of The X Factor. And yes, before you ask, she is dating the One Direction singer Liam Payne, with whom she has a son.
Cheryl Cole – $30 Million
Rob Mariano – $1.3 Million
Boston Rob has appeared in various reality TV shows, such as Survivor, The Amazing Race, Survivor: Redemption Island (where he was winner of 1 million dollars), Survivor: Marquesas, and Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains.
Rob Mariano – $1.3 Million
Heidi Montag – $100,000
2006 is when the world got to know Heidi Montag’s name. How? She starred in the MTV reality TV series The Hills, which followed the story of both the personal and professional lives of Lauren Conrad, Montag, and friends Audrina Patridge and Whitney Port. She also appeared on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, Famous Food, Celebrity Big Brother, and Celebrity Big Brother 19.
Heidi Montag – $100,000
Lauren Conrad – $25 Million
Speaking of Lauren Conrad. At just age 18, her life came to be known once she was cast in the reality series Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, which followed her life and friends’ lives. As we mentioned, she appeared in The Hills but she left after five seasons to focus on her fashion career. Conrad would launch her fashion lines LC Lauren Conrad in 2009 and Paper Crown in 2011. She also wrote two books.
Lauren Conrad – $25 Million
Howard Stern – $95 Million
The self-proclaimed “King of All Media” got his start on radio in 1975 and hasn’t slowed down since. Stern’s radio show The Howard Stern Show was incredibly popular from 1986 to 2005. Since 2006, he has been broadcast on Sirius XM Radio. Moreover from 2012 to 2015, Stern was a judge on America’s Got Talent.
Howard Stern – $95 Million
Rosie O’Donnell – $100 Million
55 year old Rosie O’Donnell really needs no introduction. We watched her on Star Search, The Rosie O’Donnell Show, The View , and The Rosie Show. From being a comedian to an actress to an author, and also a television personality, O’Donnell has accomplished tons since starting out in 1979.
Rosie O’Donnell – $100 Million
Jay Leno – $350 Million
Afters years of stand up, Jay Leno became the host of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno from 1992 to 2009. Since 2009, he’s been the host of The Jay Leno Show and was also inducted to the Television Hall of Fame.
Jay Leno – $350 Million
Kristin Cavallari – $1.5 Million
31 year old Kristin Cavallari was first recognized while on Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, alongside Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag. Shortly after, she appeared on The Hills and from 2006, she has been slightly focused on acting.
Kristin Cavallari – $1.5 Million
Paula Abdul – $30 Million
The 55 year old has accomplished a lot – Paula Abdul is a singer, songwriter, voice actress and actress, choreographer, dancer, and TV personality. In the 80’s, she was a highly sought after choreographer and during the 80’s and 90’s, she had a string of hits on the radio. Abdul was a judge on American Idol, Live to Dance, The X Factor, and So You Think You Can Dance.
Paula Abdul – $30 Million
Kelly Osbourne – $15 Million
British singer-songwriter, actress, TV presenter, and fashion designer Kelly Osbourne is best known as the daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne; with whom she appeared on the TV show The Osbournes. Osbourne was a judge on Fashion Police, Australia’s Got Talent, and Project Runway Junior. We’d say the 33 year old is doing well for herself!
Kelly Osbourne – $15 Million
Brooke Hogan – $6 Million
Hulk Hogan’s daughter makes the list! From 2005 to 2007 Brooke appeared on the reality TV series Hogan Knows Best and also Brooke Knows Best from 2008 to 2009.
Brooke Hogan – $6 Million