ELLEN DEGENERES – EST. $450 MILLION

To start in the industry as a female comedian, just like Ellen DeGeneres, would be harder compared to other artists that experience the ups and downs of this business. But she’s one of the few female comedians who got this far and become one of the most loved television hosts in America. Her humble beginnings as a comedian involved comedy stints in small clubs and coffee houses at the young age of 23. When she finally had her first TV show credit in the popular sitcom in her name, Ellen, she knew she made it and hit it hard. It was then followed by her very own talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Her current net worth stands at a whopping $450 million, with annual earnings of $87.5 million from the show.

Besides her television programs, she also accepts movie voice credits as she did in Finding Nemo. Mr. Wrong, and The Love Letter. Ellen continues to be the host of The Ellen DeGeneres Show today. She also has produced a good number of TV shows over a 10-year span. Expect this talented and funny host to make more money and cultivate her talent in being a producer over the next few years.