Giada de Laurentiis – Minimum $3 Million
Giada de Laurentiis became popular after her first show debuted in 2002 on the Food Network. “Everyday Italian” launched Giada’s career, propelling her to stardom. She added a few more TV shows to her resume, a few restaurants and several cookbooks. All of this solidified her empire in the culinary world.
Ann Curry – $5 Million
Ann Curry began her professional journey at the University of Oregon where she studied journalism. After she graduated in 1978, she became an intern at KTVL, becoming the first female news reporter the station ever had. From Medford, Oregon to Portland, Oregon, to L.A. she went, advancing her career one city at a time. While in L.A., Ann received 2 Emmy awards. Currently, she is the head of the production and reporting unit for the “NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams”.