Loretta Devine

Speaking of Dreamgirls, the original Dreamgirl is also on the list. Loretta Devine has earned a net worth of $10 million, thanks to her years as an award-winning actress for film, television, and the stage. Devine is also a voice actress for the animated show The PJ’s. She grew up in Texas, where she regularly performed in talent shows while attending George Washington Carver High School. She pursued her love for acting as she earned her degree in Speech and Drama back in 1971. She then proceeded to get an MFA in Speech and Drama a few years after.

Devine became a regular cast member in stage plays before scoring a significant role in the 1981 musical Dreamgirls, which was loosely based on the Supremes. The musical became an instant hit and ran for 1,500 performances. She also appeared in the musical’s movie adaptation in 2006. After the iconic role, she was offered numerous projects, which made her a seasoned actress since then.