Monica Lewinsky, 45 – $15 Million

Monica Lewinsky became popular as an American activist, TV personality, and as a fashion designer who worked for the White House as an intern. She was involved in a scandal with then-President Bill Clinton when it was reported that they had an inappropriate relationship.

After the scandal, she ventured out into designing handbags under her name and became the spokesperson of Jenny Craig Inc. which she thanked for her battle with weight loss. She stepped outside of fame and pursued her master’s degree in psychology in London only to resurface as a social activist against cyberbullying.

This next celebrity is well-known not just as an actress but also as a singer and author of children’s books.