Ellen DeGeneres (1958), Louisiana | $50M
Is there anyone who doesn’t know Ellen? Well, she is a top-rated American TV host, comedian, writer, and actress. Many people know her from “Ellen” and “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” which ranks as the most-watched daytime show in the US. The show has, so far, earned her 25 Emmy Award wins, together with other awards like 20 People’s Choice Awards and the Carol Burnett Award.
Ellen is one of the highest-paid TV stars in the United States, with an annual salary of around $50 million. In August 2021, DeGeneres and her wife, de Rossi, celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary.
