Josephine Grace Brand (64) – £8.6 Million

Josephine Grace Brand, popularly known as Jo Brand, is an English comedian and actor. She was first a psychiatric nurse before she decided to switch her career to alternative comedy. She arrived at the stand-up scene with performances on Saturday Live and later appeared on shows such as The Brain Drain and Getting On.

Brand works extensively for charities such as ActionAid. She is also an ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Society, among other philanthropic activities. Between television programs and charity work, Brand continues to remain a thoroughly busy creative professional.