Rachael Ray| $100 Million | Writer

Rachael Ray became a household name when 30 Minute Meals came out. Her show aired on Food Network from 2001 to 2012 and she even wrote a book with the same name that became a best-seller. She went on to host her own TV program after guesting several times in The Oprah Winfrey Show. Her show, Rachael Ray, spawned a few spinoffs, such as Rachael’s Vacation and Rachael vs Guy: Celebrity Cook-off.

Although she would constantly remind others that she is not a professional chef but rather a cook, many have consider her a chef because of her incredible talents in the kitchen. She switches from being a cook, a TV show host, and a writer as often as is needed, which helped her amass a $100 million net worth. Of course, she also received endorsement deals and was able to put some of her investment money into real estate, too.