The Essex lot have all made a fortune from photo shoots and personal appearances since finding fame…

1. Amy Childs, 21

£400k

She’s quit TOWIE but with a rumoured spot on Celebrity BB and a Vogue photo shoot, she’s got enough money to keep getting vajazzles for life.

2. Mark Wright, 24

£380k

The playboy also has a share in Deuces Bar.

3. Sam Faiers, 20

£280k

She owns her own clothing boutique Minnie‘s with her sister Billie Faiers.

4. Lauren Goodger, 24

£270k

Has launched her own extensions and tan line.

5. Joey Essex, 21

£240k

Has launched a clothing range for Selfridges.

6. James arg’ Argent, 23

£230k

Made extra by promoting a new LG phone.

7. Lydia Bright, 20

£220k

Has set herself up as the show’s fashionista.

8. Lauren Pope, 27

£173k

Has a hair extension line.

9. Kirk Norcross, 23

£165k

He posed for Attitude and has his own clothing range.

10. Harry Derbidge, 17

£100k

Appeared in a music video with former X Factor star Chico.

See the 50 Richest Reality Stars and the full story in Now magazine dated 22 August – out now!

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