These are the Richest TV Personalities Today!

TrendingOctober 5, 2021

Oprah Winfrey-$2.6 Billion

Rising from a difficult childhood and financial struggles, Oprah is a business mogul, actress, and philanthropist. She is a self-made woman who started her career with radio being the first black female news anchor in Nashville. Oprah gained with the subsequent success of The Oprah Winfrey Show, which became a powerful symbol and inspiration for many.

Her acting career started with The Color Purple in 1985, earning her an Academy nomination. She also launched her production company Harpo along with The Oprah Magazine and The Oprah Winfrey Network contributing to her billions of worth. She resides in The Promise Land, her $52 million estate, in Montecito.

Wendy Williams – $40 Million

Wendy Williams is a famous media personality and television host. Her talk-show The Wendy Williams Show has been acclaimed and loved by her fans since 2008. Before hitting the television, Wendy was known as “shock jockette” due to her stints as a radio Dj and host in New York City.

Now, mother of two, Wendy is still prominently working on her talk shows and various other projects. As of 2019, her net worth stands at 40 Million dollars due to the massive $10 million annual checks from her talks shows and advertisements.

Kathie Lee Gifford-$60 Million

One of the biggest personalities on the television, Kathie Lee Gifford, has been in the business since the 1980s. With a staggering net worth of $60 million, Gifford is also an actress, singer, and writer.

Her television career began in 1985 when she replaced Anne Abernathy in The Morning Show. In 1988, the name of the show was changed to Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee. Gifford left Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee in 2000 and joined NBC’s Today show in 2008. Within a year, Gifford helped raise the show’s rating by 13%. She won an Emmy Award in 2019, the same year she left the show.