The Richest TV Actresses of All Time, Ranked

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Some TV actresses made millions starring on hit shows. Others turned long-running sitcoms, syndication checks, producing deals, and huge per-episode salaries into fortunes worth hundreds of millions. From Friends and Seinfeld to Sex and the City, Charlie’s Angels, and The Big Bang Theory, these women became some of television’s richest stars. But the actress sitting at the very top built a fortune far bigger than most viewers might expect.

#1: Joan Collins
Est. Net Worth: $20 Million

Joan Collins became a television legend as the glamorous and ruthless Alexis Carrington on Dynasty. Joining the hit series in 1981, she quickly became one of its biggest attractions and remained a central part of the show through most of its run.

Her long TV career continued well beyond Dynasty, with appearances on shows such as The Royals, American Horror Story, and Happily Divorced. Decades of television work helped Collins build an estimated net worth of $20 million.

#2: Linda Evans
Est. Net Worth: $20 Million

Linda Evans became one of the biggest faces on television during the 1980s thanks to Dynasty. As Krystle Carrington, she spent eight seasons at the center of the show’s feuds, romances, and extravagant storylines, earning a Golden Globe along the way.

Before Dynasty, Evans had already built a strong TV career with The Big Valley and The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. Decades of television work, including later appearances and reunions, helped her build an estimated fortune of $20 million.

#3: Christina Applegate
Est. Net Worth: $20 Million

For many viewers, Christina Applegate will always be Kelly Bundy from Married… with Children. She played the role for 11 seasons, growing from a teenage sitcom star into one of the most recognizable comedic actresses on television.

Applegate later found success with series including Samantha Who?, Up All Night, and Dead to Me. Her ability to move between broad comedy and darker television roles kept her working steadily for decades and contributed to her estimated $20 million net worth.

#4: Mayim Bialik
Est. Net Worth: $20 Million

Long before joining one of television’s highest-paid ensembles, Mayim Bialik was already a sitcom star. She played the title role on Blossom from 1991 to 1995, making her a familiar face to a generation of viewers.

Her biggest financial television success came years later with The Big Bang Theory. As Amy Farrah Fowler, Bialik eventually earned hundreds of thousands of dollars per episode. She later starred in Call Me Kat and became a host of Jeopardy!, helping her fortune reach an estimated $20 million.