The Cast Of 'White Chicks' Ranked By Net Worth

Publish date: 2024-07-29

Throughout the entertainment industry's history, there have been countless examples of white performers donning blackface or adopting insulting black stereotypes for laughs. As such, with two black men in whiteface, White Chicks could be seen as payback. On the other hand, the movie rebels in female stereotypes, body image issues, and objectification are all played for comedic effect. And it's clear that the intention is satirical.

Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans play two FBI agents who go undercover as a couple of hotel heiresses to protect the sisters from a kidnapping plot. The film received mixed reviews upon release but since has been considered a cult classic. Filmed on a budget of $37 million, White Chicks would go on to gross over $113 million worldwide. Despite its financial success, it received five Razzie Award nominations, including Worst Picture. Here is the cast of White Chicks ranked by net worth.

8 Marlon Wayans - $40 Million

Marlon Wayans became famous after starring in The Wayans Bros as Marlon Williams. The show aired for five seasons with a total of 101 episodes from January 1995 to May 1999. The series starred real-life brothers Shawn and Marlon Wayans and was first created by them. Leslie Ray and David Steven Simon later joined them. The Wayans Bros was one of the greatest sitcoms of its time. Marlon also starred alongside Oscar-winning actress and Grammy award-winning singer Jennifer Hudson in the Aretha Franklin film titled Respect.The actor has a net worth of $40 million.

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7 Shawn Wayans - $30 million

Shawn Wayans is known for his role in the iconic Wayans family. The star of The Wayans Bros has been paving the way for himself ever since he joined In Living Color as DJ SW1. With Shawn taking a break from TV and film, he instead decided to focus on stand-up comedy and DJing, both of which he's not new to. His social media is filled with photos of him as a DJ controlling the party through music. The actor's absence from TV and film could also be attributed to the fact that he's a father of three kids. Nowadays, the star has a net worth of $30 million.

6 Terry Crews - $25 million

Terry Crews was a bona fide TV star, with recurring roles on shows like Everybody Hates Chris, Arrested Development, The Newsroom, Are We There Yet?, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. He also appeared in Scary Movie Five, Bridesmaids, and White Chicks. The actor began working out at a young age, and fitness has been a lifelong pursuit. Although he is 53 years old, he still exercises for two hours every day. Terry Crews' net worth is estimated at $25 million. He made his fortune from acting, business, and product endorsements. Currently, he is the face of Old Spice.

5 Busy Philipps - $12 million

One of Busy Philipps' earlier film roles was in the 2004 comedy White Chicks, where she played Karen Googlestein, a girl who befriended the titular characters. The actress stands out in the role, letting her funny side out in these over-the-top scenes, whether she's talking to her crush with powder all over her face, throwing up in the bathroom, or instructing her newfound friend on how to "stuck it in," she's a riot the entire time. The actress, producer, and author has a net worth of $12 million.

4 Jennifer Carpenter - $8 million

Jennifer Carpenter, who played Lisa in White Chicks, is now famous for her role as Deborah Morgan in the Showtime series Dexter. Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Jennifer studied drama at New York City's Juilliard School. Besides Dexter, she's known for TV shows Limitless and The Enemy Within. From 2008 to 2019, she was married to her Dexter co-star Michael C. Hall. A few years after divorcing her on-screen brother, Jennifer began dating American full crack musician and The Avett Brothers frontman Seth Avett. Nowadays, the actress has a net worth of $8 million.

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3 Jaime King - $4 million

The talented star who played Heather Vandergeld in White Chicks couldn't escape controversy. She tied the knot with American filmmaker Kyle Newman in 2007 and filed for divorce in 2020. The couple shares two children: Leo Thames, 5, and James Knight, 7. Recently, Jaime was accused by Kyle of substance abuse, and infidelity in an ex parte request filed. In court documents, the director claimed the actress has been a "chronic drug addict and alcoholic for the past decade." Regarding her career, the actress is well-known for her role as Lemon Breeland in Hart of Dixie. Jaime has a net worth of $4 million.

2 Brittany Daniel - $4 million

In 2011, actress Brittany Daniel enjoyed her nearly 20-year career in Hollywood with an impressive resume that included starring roles in the teen drama Sweet Valley High and the long-running dramedy, The Game. Then, suddenly, a cancer diagnosis turned her life upside down. But after surviving an 18-month battle with the deadly disease, Brittany was left with newfound clarity. Since then, she hasn't stopped working and has amassed a $4 million fortune.

1 Rochelle Aytes - $3 million

Rochelle is best known for her role in White Chicks as Denise Porter, her performance in Left 4 Dead 2 as a news producer, and more recently in The Forgotten's TV series as detective Grace Russell. In the story, she teams up with a volunteer group, including a former Chicago police detective played by Christian Slater, to solve cases of missing or unidentified homicide victims. She also played Lisa Breaux in Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion. Rochelle Aytes has an estimated net worth of $3 million.

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