June Shannon aka Mama June | Reality-TV Star | $1.5 Million

June Thompson, better known as Mama June, found stardom through the renowned reality TV shows Toddlers and Tiaras and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. The series chronicled the daily life of her adorable daughter, Alana Thompson, and the rest of the family. Given their popularity on the original show, TLC gave the mother and daughter pair their own spin-off, where they were paid a reported $50,000 for every episode. The show lasted for five seasons before it was canceled. When it comes to money management, trust Mama June to think of her kids first because, as it turned out, their show earnings were deposited in a trust fund!

In 2016, Mama June made it to every celebrity news headline for her incredible weight loss. As an adult, she has struggled with obesity, with her heaviest weight at 460 pounds. Because of health problems, the celebrity mom underwent bariatric surgery, which helped her lose more than 300 pounds. She also paired it with dieting and regular exercise, of course.