RACHAEL RAY | $100 MILLION

If you’re the type of person who likes to cook, then your recipe book will never be complete without Rachael Ray in it. The 52-year-old TV personality has been a staple in every home with her syndicated lifestyle program Rachael Ray and the cooking show 30 Minute Meals, which have been on-air since the 2000s.

That only means that viewers have welcomed her into their homes for almost 20 years, making her a household name. The kitchen star has reiterated that “she’s not a chef,” but we can’t deny that she’s one of the most financially successful figures in the culinary industry. Rachael can earn as much as $25 million a year from her endeavors, shows, and book sales. She has written many cookbooks and even launched a magazine called Every Day with Rachael Ray. The time and money investment Rachael has made in this business are now yielding her a huge profit and a $100-million net worth.