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Top 10 richest comedians and Colorado knows 2 of them

May 12, 2026, 8:20 PM

How much is comedy worth? Try a billion dollars.

Following Kevin Hart’s Netflix roast, Just Jared ranked the wealthiest comedians of 2026 — and the numbers are no joke!

Did your favorite comedian make the list?

So proud to see our Colorado kids, Matt Stone and Trey Parker at the top of the list! Way. To. Go. Slow clap.

Here’s the full list:

  1. Jerry Seinfeld — $1.1 billion
  2. Trey Parker — $1 billion (tie)
  3. Matt Stone — $1 billion (tie)
  4. Byron Allen — $1 billion (tie)
  5. Matt Groening — $600 million
  6. Ellen DeGeneres — $500 million
  7. Jay Leno — $450 million
  8. Adam Sandler — $440 million
  9. David Letterman — $400 million
  10. Kevin Hart— $400 million

From late-night legends to animated empire builders, comedy clearly pays!

Read more about it here

Richest Comedians Ranked by Net Worth in 2026

 

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