There’s rich, and it is rich-rich. At the same time, we know that many actors and actresses from our favorite television shows are some of the wealthiest people. Just how rich they often go unnoticed. We imagine it’s the Brad Pitt and the George Clooneys of the world making the most money. It makes sense; they’re in the most significant movies, of course, and movie stars are often paid more than television stars. But what if we told you some of your favorite television stars are shockingly rich? As in, more prosperous than some of your favorite movie stars. Who are we talking about? Read on to find out which of your favorite television stars have a net worth higher than you thought possible.
5. Julia Louis-Dreyfus – $250 million
The star of Seinfeld and Veep has been working for years. Her career is impressive. Her roles are always memorable, but did you know she’s worth so much? She’s considered one of the highest-paid television actresses around. Her salary increased to approximately $600k per episode by the time Seinfeld ended. Veep paid her a quarter-million dollars per episode. However, despite her considerable earnings, the majority of her net worth is from her father. He founded the Louis-Dreyfus Corporation and left much of his fortune to his daughter upon his death in 2016. She’s not in the tabloids or all over social media. She’s rarely photographed. She’s not opulent or over-the-top, so her fans are often shocked to find out how much she is worth.
4. Reese Witherspoon – $300 million
Most consider her a movie star, but she’s had some significant roles on the small screen. She stars in both Little Fires Everywhere and The Morning Show, earning upwards of $1 million per episode on both. Her movie work is a big deal, but her television career and business ventures have taken her to a new level of earning potential. She also has a fashion line called Draper James and a media company. She’s also making movies – but not starring in them – including the 2022 release of Where the Crawdads Sing.
3. Victoria Principal – $400 million
If you ask, ‘Who?’ you are not alone. She’s one of the stars of the hit show Dallas. She’s in her early 70s now, but there was a time she was one of the most famous television actresses around. Right now, she’s not acting. But she has almost half a billion dollars, saying she doesn’t have to. Surprisingly, the vast majority of her net worth stems from her time working as an author and a skincare brand creator. Her skincare brand is Principal Secret, which has earned her a lot of money. Because she is not the most famous actress in the world and many people don’t know her name, it shocks people to find out she’s worth more than many of today’s most prominent television stars, musicians, and movie stars.
2. Larry David – $400 million
No one is saying Larry David is not one of the hilarious men on the planet. However, the Curb Your Enthusiasm star is the one doing all the laughing – to the bank. He may come across as a down-to-earth guy who likes the simpler things in life, but he has the means to pay for anything. What you might not realize, however, is that the bulk of his impressive net worth stems from his behind-the-scenes work. He’s one of the writers and creators of Seinfeld. A rumor is floating around that the syndication deal for the show is worth $3.1 billion alone. Money isn’t something he considers the end all and be all of life, but that’s because he’s got so much of it.
1. Judge Judy – $440 million
Judges are paid handsomely regardless. A law degree and a future in the judge’s chambers guarantee a healthy salary. However, Judge Judy brings home the big bucks, and she is the most fun to watch. Not only does she have the snappiest comebacks to those standing in her courtroom, but she also earns a hefty income. Her reality show aired for 25 years until its end in 2021. What you did not know about her, though, is that she earned $47 million per year. She’s rich-rich. She might not be a traditional celebrity, so it always shocks fans to find out she’s worth more than most people who have been in the business their entire lives.the George Clooneysthe George Clooneys
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