TV’s Biggest Earners: Net Worth of Top TV Personalities

Whether we’re feeling down, want to smile, are making dinner, or just want to relax, there are some TV personalities that are always there for us. In this guide, we want to celebrate the world’s greatest TV personalities in terms of net worth. Since we’ve covered them extensively in the past, we’re ignoring the Kardashians, Jenners, and other reality stars here.

Oprah Winfrey Net Worth ($4 billion)

Can you imagine having a net worth of $4 billion? Well, Oprah doesn’t have to as a result of her TV work. As a well-respected figure in the industry, Oprah has enjoyed a successful show, worked with lots of charities (including The Oprah Winfrey Foundation), and is a role model for many women around the world.

Silvio Santos Net Worth ($1.3 billion)

Not only is Silvio Santos a TV personality, he actually owns the second-largest TV network in Brazil, Grupo Silvio Santos. As perhaps the largest celebrity in the country, he is hugely popular and dominates this corner of the globe.

Simon Cowell Net Worth ($550 million)

For a small island, it’s surprising just how influential the UK is in producing musical and sporting talent. Though not quite a singer, Simon Cowell is used to judging them on both sides of the pond and is now worth around $550 million. As well as the X Factor series, Cowell is responsible for the ‘Got Talent’ franchise, which now operates in many countries around the globe. Many artists have Cowell to thank for their success, including;

• One Direction
• Westlife
• Little Mix
• Olly Murs
• Leona Lewis
• Fifth Harmony
• Alex & Sierra

David Letterman Net Worth ($425 million)

On our screens for a number of decades, Letterman is a hosting and comedic legend (and is also the inspiration for many aspiring entertainers!). He has talked with some of the world’s most famous faces on the Late Show with David Letterman, a show that has seen 23 seasons and over 4,250 episodes.

Ellen DeGeneres Net Worth ($400 million)

Is there anything Ellen can’t do? As well as a successful TV show where she hosts and seems to have a great relationship with celebrities, she contributes to many charities, and plays an active role in supporting the LGBT community. Let’s not forget, she also acts and voiced Dory in the Finding Nemo franchise.

Jamie Oliver Net Worth ($400 million)

Finally, we return to the UK for our next TV personality and it comes in the form of a chef. With a net worth of $400 million, Jamie Oliver was born in Essex, near London, and has risen to fame through a series of TV shows, books, and campaigns. He is widely regarded as the catalyst for improving school meals in the UK and has attempted similar movements in the US.

After these six names, the list continues with;

• Dr Phil McGraw ($400 million)
• Ryan Seacrest ($375 million)
• Kathy Hilton ($300 million)
• Daymond John ($250 million)
• Sharon Osbourne ($220 million)
• Tony Little ($200 million)