Gillian Anderson – $40 Million

The X-Files actress became famous for her role as Special Agent Dana. Before her Hollywood success, however, she earned her degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts in The Theatre School at DePaul University in Chicago. She struggled with finances, but managed to support herself through school. She lived in a Midwestern city for a while, but fit in quite easily with her bidialectal skills. Her English accent is great, and until now, she can easily shift between American and English accents.

When she later moved to New York, her showbiz career started, and she landed a role in Absent Friends. Her exceptional portrayal won her a Theatre World Award for Best Newcomer. Both Reid and Anderson are thriving in their respective careers. When it comes to net worth, though, our winner is evidently Anderson, who has $40 million compared to Reid, who has $12 million.