Shannon Tweed: 67, Playboy Playmate, $50 Million
The rise to prominence of Shannon Tweed did not happen immediately. She began a prosperous career in 1982 when she won Playboy’s Playmate of the Year. She cleverly used her Playboy notoriety into a career in acting. She got parts in shows like “Baywatch” and even got cameos on classic shows like “The Tonight Show” during the 1980s and 1990s. She also starred in a few movies with her now-husband, the renowned rock singer Gene Simmons! She and Gene made their foray into reality television in 2006 with their seven-season program, “Gene Simmons Family Jewels,” which offered viewers an unvarnished and humorous glimpse into their family’s existence.
Shannon Tweed
Catherine Bach: 70, The Dukes of Hazzard, $10 Million
Daisy Duke’s famous denim cut-offs were a pop culture sensation, catapulting Catherine Bach into the spotlight for her iconic role in the popular television series “The Dukes of Hazzard.” Catherine wasn’t a total newbie, even though “The Dukes” made her famous. She developed her acting skills in the 1970s by making cameos on shows like “Starsky and Hutch” and even landing a part in the ridiculous comedy “Cannonball Run.” She kept acting in the 1980s and 1990s, making appearances in a lot of television series and films. Her career in Hollywood was successful, but none of them could surpass the mega-stardom of “The Dukes.”
Catherine Bach
