Kathie Lee Gifford – $2 Million Per Year

In 1985, Kathie Lee Gifford got her first big break with ‘The Morning Show,’ where she was a replacement for Ann Abernathy. Soon, she became the face of the revamped program – ‘Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee.’ With ratings surging to an all-time high, it was no surprise that she got a sweet $2-million deal.

Despite getting a dream job with more than handsome pay, she just doesn’t want to settle with whatever she has. Gifford keeps challenging herself from time to time and has also tried her hand at films and singing. Now, that’s one spirited woman!