Courtney Thorne-Smith – 54 – $8 Million

While her mother worked as a therapist and her father a computer market researcher, Courtney Thorne-Smith found her passion in acting. One of the most famous characters she played is Lyndsey from Two and a Half Men, which has ever left deep impression on the viewers. Thorne-Smith began working on her acting chops during high school when she joined a theater group and performed in several stage productions. Suffice to say, these earlier stints have ultimately become an investment in her eventual career under the spotlight.

By the time she was in her teens, Thorne-Smith had made her debut on the big screens with a role in the 1986 movie Lucas, allowing her to work alongside the likes of Charlie Sheen and Winona Ryder. Although she has starred in other films, the actress garnered even more fame for her performance on several TV shows, notably Ally McBeal, According to Jim, and Melrose Place. Besides acting, Thorne-Smith has dabbled in other endeavors, including her work as an author for the 2007 novel Outside In.