TREVOR NOAH- $40 MILLION

Trevor Noah is a stand-up comedian who worked his way to the top. He was born in South Africa but got his big break when he replaced Jon Stewart as the host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. In 2002, when he was still new to the entertainment industry, Noah had a small role in the popular South African TV soap opera Insidingo. Around the same time, he was also hosting his own youth-oriented radio show titled Noah’s Ark. From humble beginnings, he was able to perform on stage with Paul Rodriguez, Gabriel Iglesias, and Russell Peters.

Outside of his work as a TV host and stand-up comedian, Trevor Noah has also taken the chance to write his own books. So far, he has released two, one of which is his best-selling autobiography Born a Crime. He has also made investments in real estate with the purchase of his mansion worth $20 million.