Melanie Paxson – $600K

Melanie Paxson developed her love for acting at such a young age. After graduating from the University of Missouri with a degree in theatre, she moved to Second City, Chicago, to receive acting training. Then she spent some time with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company before finding fame as the face of television commercials.

Paxson has taken on multiple film roles in productions like “Ready to Rumble,” “Slackers,” and “Saving Mr. Banks.” She also had a recurring role in the “Descendants” film franchise, including the 2021 TV special “Descendants: The Royal Wedding.” So even with $600 thousand in the bank, Paxson is determined to keep going.