Roseanne Barr – $80 Million
Barr began working as a stand-up comedian until her was launched into stardom thanks to her 80’s show, Roseanne. That same show won an Emmy, a Golden Globe, a Kids Choice Award, and many American Comedy Awards. Oh, it’s set for a mini-series in 2018 so don’t worry, Roseanne and the gang are coming back soon. Aside from stand-up comedy and acting, Barr is also a writer, producer, director, and talkshow host.
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Trevor Noah – $13 Million
Meet the 33 year old South African TV and radio host and comedian, Trevor Noah. Yes, you do recognize his face – he took over for Jon Stewart as the host of The Daily Show in 2015. September 2017 Comedy Central extended Noah’s contract with them until 2022.