To make it onto the New York Times Best Sellers List is a big deal, even for an established celebrity such as a sitcom star. Yet, it's common for former television comedy icons to write a memoir or autobiography. Not only does it shed light on their lives in and around the shows that made them famous, but it can make them a ton of money.

But not every former sitcom star makes it onto The New York Times Best Sellers List with a memoir. Some are also into writing fiction, which, in a way, is even more impressive. Here are some of the most notable sitcom stars who've made a fortune from making it onto the New York Times Best Sellers List...

8 How Much Did Jennette McCurdy Make From Her Book "I'm Glade My Mom Died"?

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In 2022, iCarly alumnus Jennette McCurdy published her memoir "I'm Glad My Mom Died". Details of McCurdy's difficulties as a former child actress are included in the book. The most startling revelation in her memoir was the relationship with her mother. Although McCurdy's deeply revealing book is heartbreaking, it does include humorous parts. Since iCarly had ended, it seemed as if McCurdy had disappeared from the acting world.

The book resonated with readers who opened up on book sites sharing supportive comments. "I hoped it would connect with people," she said. "I never expected to connect with this many people and as deeply. The deepness of the connection is especially meaningful," she continued.

According to Nylon, McCurdy landed a seven-figure deal. Just two days following the book's debut, all copies in stores were gone. At least 400,000 books were sold as audiobooks and e-books.

7 How Much Did Mindy Kaling Make From "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?" And "Why Not Me"?

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The Mindy project creator and star Mindy Kaling, has put out two popular memoirs: "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without me? (and Other Concerns)" (2011) and "Why Not Me" (2016). The memoirs are heartfelt, hilarious, and truthful. In her first memoir, she wrote about growing up as the child of Indian immigrants and her journey to becoming an accomplished writer. As a side note, Kaling would eventually end up working as a writer for the adored TV show, The Office.

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Her second memoir went on to share her ongoing journey to build her own empire and navigate through adult life. It is unknown how many copies were sold of Kaling's first book. But, According to Purewow, she stayed on the New York Times best sellers list for five weeks.

When her second memoir was released in 2016, she posted on Instagram to express her excitement about the 250,000 copies sold. "Why Not Me" remained on the NY Times Bestsellers list for 16 weeks.

6 "Modern Romance: An Investigation" Made Aziz Ansari A Ton of Money

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Aziz Ansari was well known for his role as Tom Haverford in Parks and Recreation (2009-2015). He later went on to produce and star in his own show Master of None (2015-2021) which he won some prestigious awards. In 2015, Ansari published his first book, "Modern Romance: An Investigation".

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The book explores the issue of modern dating in the digital world we live in today. According to Business Insider, Ansari was given a book advance for $3.5 million. At the time of his book release, 282,000 copies were sold from June 2015 through September 2015.

5 How Much Did Tina Fey Make From Her Book, "Bossypants"?

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Tina Fey is an actress, writer, and producer. She is behind a lot of big production hits such as Mean Girls (2003), 30 rock (2006-2013), and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015-2020). She was a regular cast member on NBC's Saturday Night Live! from (1997-2006) at one point. According to Reuters, Fey signed a book deal that was worth more than $5 million.

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In 2013, she released an autobiography comedy book "Bossypants" which sold one million copies. Fey wrote about her childhood experience, adulthood, and journey into show business. Sales of the book continue to rise today, demonstrating its success in Fey's career.

4 How Many Copies Of "Yes Please" By Amy Poehler Were Sold?

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Amy Poehler is a Parks and Recreation alumnus just like her co-star Aziz Ansari. She is a successful actress, comedian, writer, producer, and director. Poehler is also close friends with Tina Fey. In 2014, Poehler released her book, "Yes Please".

It wouldn't feel like an Amy Poehler project if she didn't add comedy and humor to her book. But, she does share personal stories about her life and gives out real-life advice. The amount for Poehler's book deal is unknown. But 37,000 units were sold during the first week of her book release, according to Nielsen BookScan.

3 How Much Did "The Book With No Pictures" By B.J Novak Make?

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B.J Novak, an alumnus of The Office like his co-star and ex-girlfriend Mindy Kaling, has a New York Times best-selling book for young children. He produced a series of children's books with a creative twist. One of his most popular books is, "The Book With No Pictures". According to Yahoo, he scored a seven-figure two-book deal contract.

The book doesn't have any illustrations but each page has huge, vibrant, and colorful words that children definitely seem to enjoy. Based on a couple of YouTube videos, Novak can be found reading books to kids in the classroom and at bookshops. The book sold 69,000 copies upon its release, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

2 How Much Did Matthew Perry's Memoir "Friends, Lover, And The Big Terrible Thing" Make?

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Friends alumnus Matthew Perry got candid in his 2022 memoir "Friends, Lover, and the Big Terrible Thing". He opened up about his personal struggles, public life, love life, and friends. According to Vanity Fair, Perry secured a seven-figure book deal.

Fans could not wait to get their hands on the highly anticipated book. It was a hit in bookstores. There isn't much information about the number of books that were sold. But with heavy promotion including his sit down with Diana Sawyer, Perry's book was indeed a fast seller.

1 How Much Did "Will" By Will Smith Make?

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Since he started off as a rapper and then made the switch to acting in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990-1996), Will Smith has become a household figure. He has already earned millions primarily through acting and music sales.

Will Smith's work ethic speaks for itself. In 2022, Smith released his memoir "Will" which became an instant hit and a New York Times best seller.

In his memoir, Smith wrote about his childhood in Pennsylvania, shares stories from his personal life and his rise as a popular entertainer in Hollywood. He was very open and honest in his book. He revealed details that his fans were shocked to learn. According to Black Enterprise, he set a new mark for himself when his memoir surpassed a million in sales.