6 of the richest Desperate Housewives stars – net worths, ranked: from Eva Longoria and RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Vanessa Williams, to Teri Hatcher of James Bond and Superman fame

Jul 15 , 2024

Desperate Housewives stars Dana Delany, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Nicollette Sheridan, Eva Longoria and Teri Hatcher. Photo: ABC

Twelve years after the ladies of Wisteria Lane ended their reign over prime time TV, they’re worth millions – but one outranks the rest with endorsement deals with Microsoft, Heineken and L’Oréal

Marcia Cross is known too for Melrose Place, CSI and speaking out about her cancer struggles, while American Crime star Felicity Huffman was embroiled in the ‘Varsity Blues’ college cheating scandal

When ABC network drama Desperate Housewives first debuted in October 2004, it was an instant global hit. Running until 2012, the series won multiple Primetime Emmys and Golden Globes during its eight seasons on the air.

Desperate Housewives actresses Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Nicollette Sheridan, Eva Longoria and Marcia Cross pose at the 2006 Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: AFP

Much like their characters on Wisteria Lane, the show’s ensemble cast have had their fair share of highs and lows over the years, with bitter spats ending some on-screen storylines sooner than expected.

But a lot has changed over the 12 years since the series went off the air, including the careers and bank balances of its biggest stars. Here’s how they stack up in 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

6. Vanessa Williams, 61

Estimated net worth: US$20 million

Vanessa Williams attends the Whitney Museum of American Art 2024 Gala in New York, in May. Photo: @vanessawilliamsofficial/Instagram

During the final two seasons of Desperate Housewives, Wisteria Lane saw the arrival of nosy new neighbour Renee Perry. Of course, Vanessa Williams was already an industry legend after becoming the first African-American Miss America in 1983 and scoring 11 Grammy nominations for hit songs like “Colors of the Wind” and “Save the Best for Last”. These days she’s a fierce LGBTQ+ ally, appearing on drag shows like RuPaul’s Drag Race and Queen of the Universe.

5. Marcia Cross, 62

Estimated net worth: US$20 million

Marcia Cross at an event for fashion brand Marc Cain in March 2022. Photo: @reallymarcia/Instagram

Following roles in hit 90s shows like Melrose Place, CSI and Touched by an Angel, Marcia Cross finally hit the big time with Desperate Housewives as the oh-so-proper Bree Van de Kamp.