Melissa Sue Anderson – 59 – $1.5 Million

While she has not been as active as in her younger days, many are still quite familiar with Melissa Sue Anderson. She began her career as a child by appearing in several commercials. She then landed a role in an episode of Bewitched in 1972, with minor roles in The Brady Brunch and Shaft. She got her big break in 1974 when she became part of the cast of Little House on the Prairie, playing as Mary Ingalls until its seventh season. During her time on the show, she won a Primetime Emmy and a TP de Oro.

Today, Anderson has mostly slowed down on her career, only taking small credits in TV shows. Now nearing 60 years of age, she has maintained her youthful look many got to know in Little House on the Prairie. In 2010, she released her autobiography, detailing her time prior, during, and after working on her iconic show.