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

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

5. Marcia Cross, 62

Estimated net worth: US$20 million

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.

4. Nicollette Sheridan, 60

Estimated net worth: US$25 million

Between 2004 and 2009, Nicollette Sheridan starred as Edie Britt on Desperate Housewives until her character was killed off in season five. Her departure from the show was all but amicable, with Sheridan filing a US$20 million lawsuit against the show’s creator and producer Marc Cherry and ABC Television, making various accusations including wrongful termination, assault and battery, gender violence, discrimination and infliction of emotional distress, per Yahoo! She fought the case for years afterwards, but it was ultimately dismissed.

Besides a few small TV movie roles, her last notable gig was in 2018’s Dynasty reboot, where she played matriarch Alexis Carrington Colby.

3. Felicity Huffman, 61

Estimated net worth: US$45 million

Known as Lynette Scavo on Wisteria Lane, Felicity Huffman also received critical acclaim for her roles in the 2005 film Transamerica and the TV series American Crime. When Desperate Housewives ended, Huffman said that audiences found it difficult to think of her as anything else after seeing her as Lynette Scavo for eight years, per Fox News.

2. Teri Hatcher, 59

Estimated net worth: US$50 million

During her time on Desperate Housewives, Hatcher was widely reported to have stormy relationships with the crew and cast members. When the show ended, she told TV Guide: “I will never disclose the true and complicated journey of us all, but I wish everyone on the show well.” Since then, she’s remained largely low profile, doing a few small voice roles and Hallmark movies.

1. Eva Longoria, 49

Estimated net worth: US$80 million

The breakout star of the show, Eva Longoria is also the richest Desperate Housewives alum. After winning over viewers as the feisty Gabrielle Solis, Longoria went on to star in a string of films and TV shows. She’s also proved her worth behind the camera, serving as an executive producer for TV series Devious Maids and director for film biopic Flamin’ Hot, based on the man who claimed he invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.

Her many reported brand endorsements with the likes of L’Oréal, Magnum ice-cream, Heineken and Microsoft have also added to her impressive fortune. Along the way, she got a master’s degree in chicano and chicana studies from California State University, Northridge. These days, she’s a keen political activist and philanthropist as the founder of the Eva Longoria Foundation.