KIRSTEN VANGSNESS | $3 MILLION

Kirsten Vangsness transitioned to acting after getting her degree from California State University – Fullerton. She made a successful career on stage in Los Angeles where she received numerous awards for her performance. It was in the mid-2000s when Vangsness transitioned from theater to TV appearing in shows like Phil of the Future and LAX. But that’s not all, the actress also accepted roles on films like A List, In My Sleep, and Chicago 8. It seems that her career in Hollywood is on a roll as she took on other projects on TV.

For Vangsness, it was her recurring role in Criminal Minds as Forensic Analyst Penelope Garcia that became the highlight of her career. She has certainly impressed her viewers with her quirky character combined with mad computer skills that help the BAU nab the most dangerous criminals out there.