Simon Cowell Beats Trump as Top Earning Man on U.S. TV

Us Magazine - November 10, 2009 10:21 PM PST
Story photo: Simon Cowell Beats Trump as Top Earning Man on U.S. TVR Mickshaw/American Idol 2009/Getty ImagesUs Magazine

Ka-ching!

Forbes has named American Idol judge Simon Cowell, 50, the top earning man on prime-time U.S. Television, earning an $75 million last year.

He beat out The Apprentice host Donald Trump ($50 million) and Idol presenter Ryan Seacrest ($38 million), based on estimated pre-tax earnings from June 1, 2008 to June 1, 2009.

Rounding out the top five: Two and a Half Men star Charlie Sheen, who netted $21 million, and Office star Steve Carell, with an estimated $21 million.

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The remainder of the Top 10:

6. Howie Mandel ($15 million)

7. Kiefer Sutherland ($13 million)

8. Jeff Foxworthy ($11 million)

9. Hugh Laurie ($10 million)

10. David Caruso ($9 million)

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  • pine nut
    all that $$ n all he ever wears is a cheap white t-shirt what does he do with his millions..wouldnt it be swell to see him in an armani suit n nice shirt n slacks n leather shoes come on simon shock the world god knows u have the bucks u tightwad
    report abuseposted January 7, 2010 11:28 AM PST
  • pine nut
    i guess the uglier u treat ppl the more $$$ they pay u same 4 charlie sheen omg our world is so corrupt.....we reward them 4 their bad behavior who in the hells idea was this
    report abuseposted January 7, 2010 11:26 AM PST
  • no lie
    i cant believe he earns that much telling people you suck and cant sing!!!!!!!!!!
    report abuseposted December 27, 2009 11:44 PM PST
  • Rich
    This fairy should be dating Elton John.
    report abuseposted November 11, 2009 12:02 PM PST
  • ßèè†lèjµî¢è
    The trumpster was trumpt. Back to the drawing board...more Miss Universe to buy.
    report abuseposted November 11, 2009 4:04 AM PST
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    report abuseposted November 11, 2009 12:18 AM PST
  • Lindsay
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    report abuseposted November 10, 2009 10:35 PM PST
  • Lindsay
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    report abuseposted November 10, 2009 10:35 PM PST
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