Ellen DeGeneres, Age 66, The Ellen Show – $50 Million

The name Ellen is popularly known in pretty much any country. Ellen DeGeneres is a comedian, TV show host, actress, writer, and producer who started her career in the 1980s as a standup comedian. She advanced in her career and became a judge on American Idol during its ninth season and has been hosting the successful The Ellen DeGeneres Show since 2003.

The award-winning show generates an annual income of $77 million for Ellen. However, in 2018, her income hit $87.5 million when she signed a contract for a Netflix original. She became the 15th highest-paid entertainer that year as a result.