Whitney Cummings is without a doubt one of the most successful comics in the industry, and while her comedy candidness might affect her dating life, it's certainly paid off! The star first began her work in the entertainment business as a model, using her paychecks from bookings to pay for her tuition. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, Whitney developed a love for comedy and began her career in standup at many clubs across the Los Angeles area.
During this time, Cummings was discovered by MTV producers who cast the star in her breakout role on the hit show, 'Punk'd', which is one of many fun facts about Whitney. In 2011, Cummings co-created and produced her very own NBC show, 'Whitney', which aired for over 2 years. While she managed to do quite well for herself, it was Whitney's role as the creator of' '2 Broke Girls', starring close friends Beth Behrs and Kat Dennings, that really earned her millions. So, with a long-lasting career in television and comedy, here's how much the star is worth today!
How Much Is Whitney Cummings Worth?
Whitney Cummings has been doing her thing for well over 15 years, and doing it well! Whitney is worth a whopping $30 million, sparking us all to wonder just how she earned so much. Well, it's all thanks to her work on the hit show, '2 Broke Girls'. As the co-creator of the hit series, starring none other than Beth Berhs and Kat Dennings, Cummings was able to earn her millions due to the program's success. The show ran from 2011 to 2017, producing over 138 episodes and after its syndication, it is estimated the Whitney will walk away with over $50 million in royalties alone.
During the show's run, Cummings earned a salary on par with that of Behrs and Dennings, earning herself a whopping $20 million over the course of the entire series run. In addition to her impressive salary, as the show's producer, Whitney also collected a number of fees due to her status as a creator. While it's clear that the show makes up most of the star's net worth, this was by no means her first go working in television. Whitney was also the co-creator of her own show, 'Whitney', which ran for 2 seasons, earning herself $60,000 per episode at the time.
Prior to her on-screen success, Whitney Cummings had a similar start to many comedians out there. While she's secured herself a successful Netflix special, Cummings got her start in the entertainment industry as a cast member on the hit show, 'Punk'd. Whitney assisted in pranking countless celebs, including Chris Klein, Julia Stiles, Dwayne Johnson, and Vivica A. Fox, to name a few.
While she set her sights on more behind the scenes jobs within the industry, considering she graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Communications, Whitney definitely surpassed her own expectations, becoming the creator of not one, but two television shows!