Don Lemon – CNN, Don Lemon Tonight – $12 Million

Don Lemon’s journey at CNN ended in 2023 after a notable 17-year tenure, during which he hosted a variety of shows. His prominence rose in 2014 with shows like “The Eleventh Hour” and “The Don Lemon Show.” In the same year, he was recognized by The Advocate as one of the 50 Most Influential LGBTQ People in Media.

His career further ascended with “CNN Tonight with Don Lemon.” A 2023 Yahoo! article reported that he was earning nearly $4 million annually from CNN, accumulating a personal fortune of approximately $12 million.