Comedians – they make us laugh after a tough day, bring people together, and just add a little more joy to the world. Some of them make the big bucks (ahem, Jon Stewart and Kathy Griffin, anyone?), and seeing all the happiness they contribute to our lives – and all the money they donate to charity through comedy fundraisers – they’ve certainly earned it.
Jon Stewart – $80 Million
Who hasn’t watched The Daily Show with Jon Stewart? After all, there are 17 seasons in total – that’s a lot of TV and a lot of $$ in Stewart’s pocket. Although the comedian has moved on from The Daily Show (in 2015, he signed a deal with HBO), he didn’t miss the chance to do some good with all that moola – before he left the show, Stewart auctioned off some suits he wore on TV for charity. In total, Jon Stewart is worth a total of $80 million, and he’s earned every bit of it.
Jon Stewart – 80 Million
Tracy Morgan – $50 Million
Tracy Morgan got his start on Saturday Night Live, but it was really 30 Rock that made him his fortune. In both shows, his outrageous characters and crazy behavior paid off in a huge way – he is currently worth $50 million. He is also Emmy-nominated, proving that he’s not just rich, but talented too.
Tracy Morgan – 50 Million
