69. Kim Fields

Coming from a family of actors and directors, Kim Fields was able to enter the industry, credits to her family members. Fields is a favorite cast member in the hit NBC sitcom Facts of Life. In fact, she became a well-loved character during the decade-long running of the show, where she played Dorothy Ramsay at the age of nine. The actress also played Regine Hunter in the well-received Fox sitcom, Living Single. Fields successfully carried over the fame of her younger years to her adulthood. After learning the ins and outs of acting, the star tried her hands on directing, making multiple episodes for Kenan & Kel for four years. Fields also directed eight episodes of Tyler Perry’s House of Payne.

Fields is now 51. While still keeping her acting career at bay, Fields made wise investment planning strategies and opened a coffee brand named Signature Blends by KF along with her husband, Christopher Morgan.