Introduction

Tyra Banks is an American television personality, producer, businesswoman, and model with an estimated net worth of $90 Million. 

Despite earning millions annually as a Victoria’s Secret model between 1996 and 2005, Banks built the majority of her net worth later on when she transitioned to television. Both The Tyra Banks Show and America’s Next Top Model have contributed significantly to Tyra’s wealth, helping her earn as much as $30 million in a single year.

Earnings History

In the early to mid-2000s, during the peak of her modeling career, Tyra Banks typically earned between $4 million and $6 million annually. She was featured on the Forbes Highest-Paid Models list thrice (2000, 2004, 2005). She earned an estimated $5.5 million in 2000, $4 million in 2004, and $6 million in 2005.

However, these would not be the highest-earning years of her career. She began earning significantly higher paydays after transitioning to television with shows such as America’s Next Top Model and The Tyra Banks Show. 

In 2006, Forbes reported that Tyra Banks earned an estimated $18 million in the previous twelve months. This was primarily due to her salary from both America’s Next Top Model and The Tyra Banks Show. The exact split was unknown, but it was reported that she was earning roughly $3.5 million annually from her talk show at the time.

By 2009, her earnings had increased to an estimated $30 million. During this time, Banks was heavily criticized, as contestants on America’s Next Top Model claimed they were paid just $38 per day while filming the show. 

Based on the figures above, Tyra Banks’ estimated earnings for just five years (2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2009) total $63.5 million.

Endorsement Income

In the late 1990s, as her modeling career was in full swing, Tyra Banks began signing numerous endorsement contracts with global fashion brands, including CoverGirl, COSME, and Victoria’s Secret. Based on the figures we’ve already mentioned above, it should be clear that Banks’ earnings during this period and up until the mid-2000s were primarily generated through her modeling contracts and brand deals. 

Victoria’s Secret Partnership

Perhaps the most notable of these was her partnership with Victoria’s Secret, which she initially signed in 1996 and maintained until 2005. Here’s an interesting fact for you: When Banks first appeared on the cover of the Victoria’s Secret catalog in 1996, she was the first black woman in history to do so. Tyra continued modeling for Victoria’s Secret, appearing in both catalogs and runway shows. Some sources suggest she was paid approximately $3 million per year at the time, which would make the partnership responsible for roughly 60% of her total income. 

Mainstream Endorsements

Before Banks made her transition to television, the bulk of her endorsement deals were within the realm of fashion. However, in the late 2000s, she also added more mainstream brands to her portfolio, such as Pepsi and Nike. Additionally, she secured various fashion endorsements from prominent brands, including Dolce & Gabbana, H&M, and Yves Saint Laurent.

Highlights

Here are some of the best highlights of Tyra Banks’ career:

• Victoria’s Secret Model (1997-2005) 
• The Tyra Banks Show (2005-2010) 
• America’s Next Top Model (TV-Show, 2003-2015, 2017-Present)

Introduction

Joel Glazer is an American businessman and part of the Glazer family with an estimated net worth of $1 Billion. 

The family controls First Allied Corporation and the Zapata Corporation, as well as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL and England’s Manchester United Football Club. Glazer was born in Rochester, New York.

Quick Facts

• Estimated 16.7% stake in Tampa Bay Buccaneers valued at $900 million
• Acquired 68% of Manchester United for £800 million in 2005
• Remaining 47% stake in the club is valued at over $1 billion

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Acquisition

In January 1995, Joel’s father, Malcolm, secured an agreement to purchase the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the former owner, Hugh Culverhouse, had passed away in August of the prior year. As it turns out, Malcolm had been desperate to own an NFL team, and in 1993, had put in a bid to bring an NFL team to Baltimore. Back then, the Ravens didn’t exist, but unfortunately, Malcolm’s bid was rejected.

Finally, he was able to acquire the Buccaneers for approximately $192 million and placed both of his sons, Joel and Edward, in leadership positions. Joel was 28 years old at the time. 

Thirty years later, and here we are; the franchise remains in the hands of the Glazer family, with ownership split among the six siblings. The exact split has never been confirmed, but just assuming it’s an even split, Joel would own roughly 16.7%. In August 2024, Forbes valued the team at $5.4 billion, which is a whopping $5.2 billion more than their father paid. Assuming Joel has always held a 16.7% stake, in 1995, it would have been worth roughly $32.06 million, and by 2024, it had grown to $901.8 million. 

Manchester United Acquisition

In May 2005, Joel Glazer and his family negotiated a deal to acquire 68% of the English Premier League soccer club, Manchester United. The acquisition, made through their company Red Football Ltd, was worth a reported £800 million (approximately $1.46 billion at the time). This would have placed the club’s valuation at roughly £1.18 billion ($2.15 billion).

The purchase initially put Manchester United under a heavy financial burden, as much of the £800 million was secured by borrowing against the club’s assets. It has been reported that this led to the club holding significant debts, owing £60 million per year in interest payments alone.

Although Manchester United is no longer a dominant force in the English Premier League, they were the league’s strongest club for seven years following the investment. In five of those years, they won the league, finishing second in the other two. As a result, the club’s value has increased significantly over the past two decades.

In December 2023, INEOS, led by billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, acquired 25%  of the club’s A and B class shares at $33 per share. Since then, he’s increased his overall stake to roughly 28.9%.

As of May 2025, Joel Glazer holds a remaining stake of 43%, and the club’s market valuation is approximately $2.4 billion. This would equate to Glazer’s stake being worth an estimated $1.03 billion.

Philanthropy

Glazer supports various charities. His family founded the Glazer Family Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting children in the Tampa Bay area through various charitable initiatives.

Introduction

Erin Burnett is an American professional news anchor with an estimated net worth of $20 Million. 

Burnett currently works as the anchor of Erin Burnett Outfront on CNN. She has also appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press, Today, Morning Joe, and NBC Nightly News. Burnett has hosted Erin Burnett OutFront live from the borders of Israel, Rwanda, the United Arab Emirates, and Mali.

She was hired to host the series ‘Street Signs’ and ‘Squawk on the Street’. Both shows were improved when she was the host. She has also appeared on NBC’s Apprentice as an advisor to host Donald Trump.

Quick Facts

• Earns an annual salary of $6 million at CNN
• Previously faced a $50 million defamation lawsuit in 2019
• Estimated CNN earnings of between $60 million and $70 million

Income Sources

While Burnett’s position at CNN has been responsible for building the majority of her wealth, it’s worth noting that before her media career, she was also a successful analyst at the investment banking firm, Goldman Sachs. Her exact salary was never publicly disclosed; however, the average annual wage for an analyst at the company is $120,000, with an average bonus of $50,000 per year. These are also current figures, not figures for the period during which she worked there (1996-1998).

Additionally, Erin earns money through her guest appearances on television, speaking engagements, and media appearances. To make live event appearances, she charges anywhere between $50,000 and $100,000 per event, according to the AAE Speakers website.

CNN Salary

According to various sources, when Erin Burnett signed her initial contract with CNN, the deal was worth approximately $2.5 million per year. Recent reports suggest she currently earns an annual salary of $6 million and, thus, received a significant pay rise at some point during the last fourteen years. We believe this could possibly have been in 2016 when she began taking on more responsibilities at the network, but we can’t say for sure.

However, if this is indeed the case, Burnett potentially earned $12.5 million from 2011 to 2015, followed by an estimated $54 million from 2016 to 2024, totaling $66.5 million. These are only our best estimates, given the information publicly available.

Defamation Lawsuit

Burnett faced a significant defamation lawsuit in 2019 when Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui, a vocal critic of China’s government and a member of Mar-a-Lago, claimed that Burnett had falsely portrayed him as a spy during a segment on her show. The lawsuit accused the broadcast of presenting misleading statements about Wengui’s legal status and his alleged connections to espionage activities, which he denied.

Wengui, who fled China in 2014 citing persecution, argued that the claims damaged his reputation and demanded a public retraction and $50 million in damages. In 2020, a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit, ruling that Wengui failed to prove CNN acted with “actual malice,” a critical defamation standard for public figures. Without evidence that CNN knowingly published false information or recklessly disregarded the truth, the court determined that the claims made by Wengui’s team lacked sufficient legal merit to proceed.

Since the dismissal, no further legal actions or appeals have been reported, and the case appears to have concluded.

Real Estate

Burnett owns a fantastic home in New York City. The building is situated near Lincoln Center, just a block from Central Park. Her home comes with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The apartment features a marble bath, a breakfast bar, and a spacious master bedroom. 

Highlights

Here are some of the best highlights of Erin Burnett’s career:

• The anchor of Erin Burnett OutFront on CNN
• Street Signs (Host, 2005 – 2011)
• City of Money & Mystery (Documentary, 2008)
• On Assignment: Iraq (Documentary, 2010)