Roseanne Barr: 69, $80 Million

After being in the limelight as an actress for nearly half a century, Roseanne Barr stepped away from the profession in 2018. Since then, she’s enjoyed her retirement in Hawaii with her partner Johnny Argent, posting videos online that document her everyday life. During her heyday as a comedian, she won multiple prestigious awards for her notable work in the hit ‘ABC’ sitcom ‘Roseanne.’

Her performance in the show brought her fame and recognition beyond measure. Besides acting, Roseanne was actively involved in politics, announcing her candidacy for the 2012 Presidential elections. Unfortunately, her political ideologies were the reason for her withdrawal from the profession six years later.

Sharon Stone: 64, $60 Million

When we hear Sharon Stone’s name, the first thing that comes to mind is her utter brilliance in the movie ‘Basic Instinct.’ Unfortunately for her, the film’s runaway success only hampered her chances at taking on more challenging roles. She fought hard to be recognized as a multi-faceted actress, and the characters she played later went on to establish her worth as a talented artist.

Sharon has won both an ‘Emmy’ and a ‘Golden Globe’ in her over four decades in the industry. Apart from delivering incredible performances to date, Sharon is also a passionate activist working to promote peace across the world. In 2013, the ‘Casino’ star received the ‘Peace Summit Award’ for her healthcare advocacy.

Piper Laurie: 90, $12 Million

Imagine working in the acting industry for as long as Piper Laurie has and still going strong. Her illustrious career has spanned over 70 years; it’s dotted with notable performances that have even won her a ‘Golden Globe’ in 1991 for her stunning portrayal of Catherine Martell in the hit television series ‘Twin Peaks.’

Piper has been acting since she turned 18 and has continued to entertain us with her magnetic screen presence both in movies and television shows. She chronicled her long journey in Hollywood in her book, ‘Learning to Live Out Loud: A Memoir’ published in 2011, sharing priceless anecdotes of her brush with other celebrities.