Celebrities Net Worth: Today’s Richest Sports and Entertainment Stars And How They Spend Their Millions!

Leslie Brandt – Net Worth: $2 Million

South African actress Lesley Brandt lived and worked in New Zealand during her early career. She first captured headlines in 2010 and 2011 after her role in Spartacus: Blood and Sand, playing the slave girl Naevia.

Her breakout performance led to an opportunity in 2016 to star as Mazikeen in Lucifer. She has since been a regular cast member on the show, which is currently airing its fifth season on Netflix. With $2 million in the bank and a successful career to boot, Brandt has spent a portion of her wealth on a home and an Audi R8 V10.

Kat Timpf — Net Worth: $6 million

Kat Timpf, a familiar face from her appearances on Fox News programs like “Gutfeld!” and “Fox News Specialists,” is a diligent writer, journalist, and humorist. She dwells in an opulent abode in Manhattan, revealing limited details about the residence, yet it boasts a contemporary design and an awe-inspiring panorama of the city.
Timpf gained prominence by advocating libertarian perspectives. As a staunch libertarian herself, she envisions a better world where reverence for personal freedom prevails and governmental intrusion remains minimal. Timpf’s role expands as she hosts “Sincerely, Kat,” a TV show on Fox Nation, further solidifying her presence in the media landscape.

Laura Ingraham – Net Worth: $70 Million

For almost 18 years, Laura Ingraham had been the host of The Laura Ingraham Show. The conservative television presenter is currently working for Fox News and serves as a host for their news segment, The Laura Ingraham Angle.

For the past few decades, millions of viewers have tuned in to watch Ingraham present a perfectly delivered news snippet. Her ratings and success over the years, combined with an annual salary of $15 million, have resulted in a commendable $70 million fortune. She currently lives in her 2.1-acre two-story home in Mclean, Virginia. The five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom residence is valued at $3.3 million.

Clint Eastwood – Net Worth: $375 Million

Although actor Clint Eastwood is a massive name in showbiz today, did you know the San Francisco native signed his first contract in 1954 with a modest weekly pay of just $100? After several appearances on stage, the Gran Torino actor made his film debut in 1955 with Revenge of the Creature.

According to director Arthur Lubin who first auditioned Eastwood, the actor was amateurish and had no idea how to do anything! Well, that same amateurish actor went on to star in some of the biggest hits of modern cinema, including American Sniper, Gran Torino, Dirty Harry, and Million Dollar Baby. His new movie Cry Macho will premiere on September 17.

Monica Lewinsky – Net Worth: $1.5 Million

With the rise of the internet and access to information, it is almost impossible today for someone not to be familiar with Monica Lewinsky. Her affair with the then-sitting United States President Bill Clinton in the late ’90s took the whole world by storm and sent the global media into overdrive.

Today, Lewinsky is a TV personality, author, speaker, and activist. She used her newfound fame to carve out a niche for herself and has made $1.5 million through various business, speaking, and writing ventures. Lewinsky recently signed a first-look production deal with 20th Television regarding her upcoming series about Bill Clinton’s impeachment.

Kelly Ripa — Net Worth: $120 million

As one of America’s favorite TV personalities, Kelly Ripa has made an absolute killing as the co-host of Live with Kelly and Ryan. After first joining the morning talk show alongside co-host Ryan Seacrest, she was making up to $18 million at one point.

The New Jersey native is a fan-favorite due to her bubbly personality and quirky sense of humor. While we have been marveling at her parenting tips and chiseled beach body, Ripa has been busy raking in some serious dough and has amassed a fortune of $120 million. She recently joined Nestle’s supplement company persona Nutrition, as a spokesperson.

Megyn Kelly – Net Worth: $45 Million

Megyn Kelly is the former host of NBC’s popular news segment Megyn Kelly Today. In 2014, she was named one of Time’s 100 most influential people in the world and has a powerful voice in news networks. Kelly recently launched her independent media production company Devil May Care Media and also her podcast, ‎The Megyn Kelly Show, on Apple Podcasts.

Despite signing a three-year $69 million contract with the network, Kelly was ousted from NBC in 2017 following controversial, racially charged remarks. Despite her departure, Kelly still wound up settling with NBC for a $30 million payout. Today her net worth is estimated to be $45 million.

Jaleel White – Net Worth: $10 Million

American actor and screenwriter Jaleel White has enjoyed a longstanding career in the entertainment industry since he was 13. He is best known for his role as Steve Urkel in Family Matters. Fun fact: White was originally cast on the sitcom for a guest appearance but managed to make a significant impression on show producers and subsequently became a regular on the ABC/CBS series.

White made his $10 million fortune appearing in Family Matters, Big Fat Liar, and Dreamgirls. Along with his appearances in popular productions, the California native also appeared in commercials for Pepsi and McDonald’s. He recently entered the cannabis industry with ItsPurpl, in collaboration with 710 Labs.

Anderson Cooper – Net Worth: $200 Million

Famed CNN anchor Anderson Cooper has recently become a father. The TV pundit announced the birth of his son, Wyatt Morgan Cooper, earlier this year in April. In addition to his $1.5 million inheritance following his mother’s death last year, Cooper’s work as a journalist and presenter since his 1989 graduation means that he is worth $200 million today.

In 2010, Cooper reportedly shelled out $4.2 million for his Manhattan home and owns, or has previously owned, residences in Brazil, Connecticut, and the Hamptons. Apart from his duties as a presenter on CNN, Cooper is also currently working for CBS News as a correspondent for 60 Minutes.

Leslie Brandt – Net Worth: $2 Million

South African actress Lesley Brandt lived and worked in New Zealand during her early career. She first captured headlines in 2010 and 2011 after her role in Spartacus: Blood and Sand, playing the slave girl Naevia.

Her breakout performance led to an opportunity in 2016 to star as Mazikeen in Lucifer. She has since been a regular cast member on the show, which is currently airing its fifth season on Netflix. With $2 million in the bank and a successful career to boot, Brandt has spent a portion of her wealth on a home and an Audi R8 V10.

George Clooney – Net Worth: $500 Million

Famous for his love for cars (and women), George Clooney is an American actor, screenwriter, and director. Clooney is revered for his extremely good looks in the film industry. Even at the age of 60, the Ocean’s Eleven actor has aged like fine wine and looks as handsome as ever.

Clooney started making the big bucks during his stint on the series Sisters, earning $40k per episode. His pay went up massively in the following years, culminating in a career-high in 2001 when he raked in $15 million as Danny Ocean in Ocean’s Eleven. Clooney recently opened The Roybal School of Film and Television Production alongside actress Kerry Washington.

Alex Trebek – Recently Passed – Net Worth: $75 Million

In November 2020, game show host Alex Trebek lost the battle against pancreatic cancer and died at the age of 80. He was best known as the legendary host of Jeopardy! Although his lengthy, 37-year stint on the show contributed massively to his $75 million wealth, the Ontario native also had other revenue streams.

In addition to his $18 million annual paycheck from Jeopardy!, Trebek was also a producer of several documentaries and had the occasional acting gig in series like Hot in Cleveland and Orange is The New Black. At the time of his death, Trebek owned a massive 10,000 square-foot residence in Studio City.

Keanu Reeves – Net Worth: $360 Million

Humble and down-to-earth Hollywood hunk Keanu Reeves is also well known for his philanthropic activities and generosity. From buying Harley Davidson motorcycles for his stuntmen to donating millions to the unappreciated crew members of the Matrix franchise, the Hawaii native definitely has a heart of gold.

It’s no secret that Reeves is a bit of a gearhead when it comes to motors and likes to spend his millions on expensive motorbikes and supercars. The much-anticipated production of John Wick: Chapter 4 has reportedly begun wherein Reeves resurrects the iconic underworld hitman’s character.

John Kani – Net Worth: $6 Million

In his native continent of Africa, John Kani is revered for changing the face of South African theater through plays by legendary playwright Athol Fugard. Kani has been acting since the ’60s and has been a part of projects like Captain America: Civil War, Black Panther, and Sarafina!

International audiences know Kani best as King T’Chaka, the father of Prince T’Challa, aka Black Panther. As a playwright, his written works have been showcased on Broadway in London’s West End and New York. He recently co-starred alongside Whoopie Goldberg in Sarafina!, a short film commemorating Youth Day.

Milana Vayntrub – Net Worth: $3 Million

Milana Vayntrub, originally hailing from Russia, is a renowned American actress, television host, and activist. Her claim to fame came between 2013 and 2016 when she portrayed Lily Adams, the AT&T saleswoman, in a series of television commercials.
Apart from her commercial success, Vayntrub had recurring roles in the sci-fi comedy series “Other Space” on Yahoo! Screen and also made appearances in the NBC drama “This Is Us.” Additionally, her YouTube channel, Live Pride Girls, has garnered significant popularity and earned a spot on the list of the top 100 channels on the platform. Her estimated net worth is around $3 million, primarily accumulated through her YouTube channel and various acting projects.

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