8 of the richest comedians in 2024 – net worths, ranked: from creators of The Simpsons and South Park, Matt Groening, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, to talk show hosts Ellen DeGeneres and Jay Leno

• Kevin Hart made between US$25 million to US$30 million from Jumanji: The Next Level, while Matt Groening earned big from his work with Futurama and The Simpsons
• Jerry Seinfeld's 90s sitcom is still bringing in big bucks today with its Netflix streaming contract, while Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi have an impressive property portfolio 

They're might be used to entertaining a crowd, but when it comes to money they aren't joking around.

From impressive property portfolios to car collections, these comedians have made big bucks through streaming deals and other TV work. But who is among the richest of them all? We take a look at some of the wealthiest comedians on the planet, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

7 and 8. Kevin Hart and Jay Leno

Estimated net worths: US$450 million

Kevin Hart made between US$25 million to US$30 million just for Jumanji: The Next Level, and takes sixth place on the list of richest comedians. Photo: @kevinhart4real/Instagram© Provided by South China Morning Post


Kevin Hart, 44, has appeared in over 50 films, winning the hearts of fans globally with his funnyman antics. Some of his career highlights include Central Intelligence, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and The Upside, plus a host of stand-up comedy tours - all of which have added to his wealth.

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In an interview with James Corden, he revealed that his contract negotiations for Jumanji: The Next Level made him between US$25 million to US$30 million. Per Forbes, lucrative partnerships also add cash to Hart's bank account, with the publication reporting Fable-tics and Chase endorsements back in 2020.

TV host Jay Leno, one of the richest comedians in the world, has an impressive collection of cars. Photo: AP© Provided by South China Morning Post

Tied with Hart on our list at No 7 is stand-up comedian Jay Leno. The former host of NBC's The Tonight Show is known for his well-documented love affair with cars. Per reports on DuPont Registry, his collection consists of over 181 cars and more than 160 motorcycles. The value of his cars alone is estimated to be around US$52 million, reports the publication.

Talking about money, Leno told CNBC that he has always been "conservative" financially: "Even today, I barely use credit cards. I don't carry any debt. I don't write checks at the end of the month for anything."