Cassandra Peterson: 72, Elvira, $3 Million
Cassandra Peterson is best known for her outrageous on-screen persona, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Created in the 1980s, Elvira became a cult icon with her teased black hair, plunging neckline, and wicked wit. She hosted horror movie marathons, injecting dark humor and campy fun into cheesy classics.
Elvira even landed her own movie in 1988, “Elvira, Mistress of the Dark,” solidifying her place in pop culture. Beyond Elvira, Cassandra has had a long career as an actress, appearing in everything from soap operas to Italian westerns. But it’s the creepy, kooky Elvira who truly captured audiences’ imaginations, making her a horror legend.