Think fame equals fortune?
Think again.
While most celebs deliver the star power on camera, not all of them boast bucks in the
bank.
From reality TV heavyweights to Hollywood blockbuster leading actors, these are the
stars who aren't exactly raking it in.
Stephen Amell
Actor Stephen Amell has starred on the The CW's hit show Arrow since 2012, which became
a linchpin for a universe that has grown to include The Flash, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow,
and more.
But despite the "Arrowverse" flying high with fans, Amell has a net worth of only $2.5 million.
That, after six seasons of Arrow and a supporting role in 2016's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Hopefully, Amell's agent can hit the bullseye on future salary negotiations.
Stassi Schroeder
After small appearances on The Amazing Race and Queen Bees, Stassi Schroeder began waiting
tables at Lisa Vanderpump's restaurant, SUR, while pursuing an acting and modeling career.
But Schroeder found herself back on reality TV when Bravo launched The Real Housewives
of Beverly Hills spin-off Vanderpump Rules in 2013.
While Schroeder has found steady fame on Vanderpump Rules, which is still going strong after five
seasons, the reality star is only worth $300,000, despite side jobs as a fashion blogger and
podcast host.
Just for comparison, her boss, Lisa Vanderpump, is worth a whopping $75 million.
Ezra Miller
While Justice League is shaping up to be another black eye for the DC Extended Universe, Ezra
Miller's portrayal of The Flash has been heralded as a breakout performance, according to the
Nerdist.
Fans are hoping that Miller's solo film as the heroic speedster will salvage DC's attempts
to mimic Marvel's movie success.
Miller has also landed a prominent role in the Harry Potter spin-off series Fantastic
Beasts, and with two blockbuster franchises under his belt, you'd figure the young actor
would be worth some serious coin.
Instead, Miller only has a net worth of $500,000.
The TV version of The Flash, Grant Gustin, is worth $2 million.
How did that happen?
And speaking of The Flash...
Michael Rosenbaum
While Michael Rosenbaum is best known for his role as a young Lex Luthor on Smallville,
fans also recognize him as the voice of The Flash on the Justice League animated series.
But according to a 2016 interview, he then branched out in pursuit of a comedic acting
career.
Despite landing a few sitcoms, most were short-lived, leaving him with a net worth of just $2 million.
But Rosenbaum has no regrets, noting that he wanted to just take a chance on himself.
Alicia Vikander
After a critically acclaimed performance in sci-fi thriller Ex Machina, Swedish actress
Alicia Vikander landed the coveted role of Lara Croft in the 2018 Tomb Raider reboot.
Despite succeeding Angelina Jolie as the video game heroine, Vikander is only sitting on
a net worth of $4 million.
The first trailer for Vikander's Tomb Raider lit social media on fire, according to Variety,
so there's a good chance the role could lead to larger paychecks down the road.
Honey Boo Boo
After her standout appearance on Toddlers & Tiaras, child pageant contestant Alana Thompson,
aka Honey Boo Boo, landed TLC spinoff Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.
But despite the smash hit, the show's namesake only has a net worth of $800,000.
Meanwhile, Thompson's controversial mother, "Mama June," is worth $1 million, which raises
some questions about what happened to Honey Boo Boo's potential payday.
Jared Padalecki
Supernatural has been such a hit for The CW for 13 seasons and counting, it spawned the
spin-off series, Wayward Sisters.
But star Jared Padalecki is only worth $5 million, despite co-anchoring the popular
show for more than a decade.
Supernatural is rumored to end after hitting 300 episodes in Season 14, but the show could
have a few more seasons up its sleeve.
Considering its consistent ratings, we think Padalecki should ask for a raise.
Kim Zolciak
When The Real Housewives of Atlanta launched in 2008, Kim Zolciak rocked the original lineup,
and went on to land her spin-off, Don't Be Tardy.
Despite a decade-long career in reality TV and marrying NFL linebacker Kroy Biermann,
Zolciak is only worth $1.5 million.
Zolciak was reportedly forced to sell her boat because of money problems in June 2017.
Around the same time, Zolciak's new spin-off show with NeNe Leakes was cancelled before
even one episode was filmed.
But thanks to Zolciak and Leakes' social media feud, there's still plenty of drama to be
spun into reality gold, which could turn Zolciak's fortunes around.
Kristen Schaal
In 2006, Kristen Schaal won best alternative comedian at the HBO U.S. Comedy Festival,
and she's been a fixture in comedy shows and movies ever since.
Schaal's unique voice has also landed her roles on several animated series, including
Adventure Time, BoJack Horseman, WordGirl and Gravity Falls, as well as Trixie the Triceratops
in the Toy Story franchise.
Despite star roles on Bob's Burgers and Last Man on Earth, Schaal has a net worth of only
$5 million.
She even had an eight year run on The Daily Show, but it appears it takes way more than
hustle to rake in the big bucks in Hollywood.
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