While many might things that late-night television is where the big money is — no one should underestimate the power of daytime television shows. After all, plenty of people spend their days with names like Ellen DeGeneres, Oprah Winfrey, and Dr. Phil.
Today, we're taking a closer look at just how rich some of the most famous daytime talk show hosts are. Keep on scrolling to see just who ended up being at spot number one (with a net worth of a couple of billions)!
13 Wendy Williams Has A Net Worth Of $20 Million
Kicking the list off is television host and writer Wendy Williams who hosted The Wendy Williams Show from 2008 until 2021. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Wendy Williams is currently estimated to have a net worth of $20 million.
12 Jennifer Hudson Has A Net Worth Of $30 Million
Next on the list is American Idol participant Jennifer Hudson. While Hudson has been a successful musician and actress, she also decided to give hosting a chance. Since 2022, Jennifer Husdon has been hosting the daytime talk show The Jennifer Hudson Show. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jennifer Hudson is currently estimated to have a net worth of $30 million.
11 Kelly Clarkson Has A Net Worth Of $45 Million
Speaking of American Idol participants, next on the list is musician Kelly Clarkson who released nine successful studio albums.
Apart from music, Clarkson has also enjoyed the world of television as she has been the host of The Kelly Clarkson Show since 2019. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kelly Clarkson is currently estimated to have a net worth of $45 million.
10 Queen Latifah Has A Net Worth Of $70 Million
Rapper and actress Queen Latifah is next on today's list. From 1999 until 2001, she hosted the daytime talk show The Queen Latifah Show, and between 2013 and 2015 she hosted a revamp of the show. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Queen Latifah is currently estimated to have a net worth of $70 million.
9 Tyra Banks Has A Net Worth Of $90 Million
Let's move on to supermodel Tyra Banks. Between 2005 and 2010, Banks hosted her own television talk show, The Tyra Banks Show. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Tyra Banks is currently estimated to have a net worth of $90 million.
8 Rachael Ray Has A Net Worth Of $100 Million
Next on the list is television personality Rachael Ray. Since 2006, Ray has been hosting The Rachael Ray Show. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Rachael Ray is currently estimated to have a net worth of $100 million.
7 Rosie O'Donnell Has A Net Worth Of $120 Million
Let's move on to comedian, actress, and television personality Rosie O'Donnell. From 1996 until 2002, O'Donnell hosted the daytime talk show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show. Between 2006 and 2007 she was a moderator on The View, and from 2014 until 2015 she was the show's co-host. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Rosie O'Donnell is currently estimated to have a net worth of $120 million.
6 Kelly Ripa Has A Net Worth Of $120 Million
Actress and talks show host Kelly Ripa is next on today's list. Ripa has been the co-host of the morning talk show Live! with Kelly and Ryan (previously known as Live! with Regis and Kelly) since 2001.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kelly Ripa is currently estimated to have a net worth of $120 million — meaning that she shares her spot with Rosie O'Donnell.
5 Drew Barrymore Has A Net Worth Of $125 Million
Opening up the top five on today's show is Hollywood star Drew Barrymore. Since 2020, the actress has been hosting The Drew Barrymore Show. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Drew Barrymore is currently estimated to have a net worth of $125 million.
4 Ryan Seacrest Has A Net Worth Of $450 Million
Television personality Ryan Seacrest has had success in the industry for decades. Since 2017, he has been co-hosting Live with Kelly and Ryan. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Ryan Seacrest is currently estimated to have a net worth of $450 million.
3 Phil McGraw Has A Net Worth Of $460 Million
Opening up the top three on today's list is Phil McGraw, better known as Dr. Phil. McGraw has been hosting the talk show Dr. Phil (which was created by him and Oprah Winfrey) since 2022. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Phil McGraw is currently estimated to have a net worth of $460 million.
2 Ellen DeGeneres Has A Net Worth Of $500 Million
The runner-up on today's list is comedian and host Ellen DeGeneres. DeGeneres has been hosting the television talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show from 2003 until 2022. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Ellen DeGeneres is currently estimated to have a net worth of $500 million.
1 Oprah Winfrey Has A Net Worth Of $3.5 Billion
And finally, wrapping the list up at spot number one is Oprah Winfrey who hosted The Oprah Winfrey Show from 1986 until 2011. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Oprah Winfrey is currently estimated to have a net worth of $3.5 billion which makes her the richest daytime television host.