Betty White – $12.5 Million Per Year
American Actress Betty White is the epitome of longevity and class. Born January 17, 1922, in Oak Park, IL, Betty began her television career in the late 1930s and became famous as a “Girl Friday.” Besides her young soul, White is best known for her comedic work on numerous TV sitcoms and films but is best known for her appearances in The Mary Tyler Show and The Golden Girls.
Because of her career which spans almost eight decades, Betty has eight Emmy Awards under her belt. At the age of 96, the “First Lady of Television” received her 8th Emmy Awards, making her the oldest celebrity to receive it. White was also awarded Guinness’s Longest TV Career for an entertainer. Outside the limelight, she was given an honorary degree and white doctor’s coat for her advocacy of animals. Betty is a living legend worth $75 million the majority of which comes from her Hollywood contributions.