Tyra Banks Named Highest-Earning Primetime Woman

Tyra Banks Named Highest-Earning Primetime Woman
Tyra Banks is something fierce!

The model-turned-talk show-host-turned-television mogul has been named prime time’s top earning woman in a new poll by Forbes.

America’s Next Top Model mama bear reportedly earned $23 million between June 2007 and June 2008. That includes earnings from ANTM, her daytime talk show, and a new multi-year gig as producer of the upcoming CW reality show “Stylista,” based in the magazine world.

Last year, Grey's Anatomy's Katherine Heigl had the top spot for the primetime ladies, but she's fallen to No. 3 (even though she's still the top earning actress). So, who's second to Tyra?

Fellow model Heidi Klum!  Her Project Runway success had her bringing in $14 million.

Who said models are just a bunch of pretty faces?

FYI -- Here's the full list of the top 10:

1. Tyra Banks, $23 million

2. Heidi Klum, $14 million

3. Katherine Heigl, $13 million

4. Eva Longoria Parker, $9 million

5. Maura Tierney, $7.5 million

6. Mariska Hargaitay, $7 million

7. Marg Helgenberger, $6 million

8. Jennifer Love Hewitt, $

9. Vanessa Williams, $4.5 million

10. Tina Fey, $4 million

Published 9/4/08 by

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  • They try as women, we must get an example and pull forward like they are doing!!
    leephacy 11/12/09 Reply
  • I love Tyra. She definitely has worked very hard to get where she is today. Not only has she worked hard but has kept on a level head. I love her show... cos its not only for entertainment value but educates.
    tsunamigurl 9/4/08 Reply
  • Her Modest Beautiful LOOKs make her look more precious than the money, probably she may be earning ... !
    ... can not reach there ... sure, can praise her, atleast ...
    ... Best Wishes to you, Tyra Banks !
    ambrishtyagi 9/4/08 Reply
  • Her Modest Beautiful LOOKs make her look more precious than the money, probably she may be earning ... !
    ... can not reach there ... sure, can praise her, atleast ...
    ... Beat Wishes to you, Tyra Banks !
    ambrishtyagi 9/4/08 Reply
  • Tyra has worked so hard. She deserves it!
    adijan 9/4/08 Reply