12 Reality Stars Who Made It Big From Playing Themselves

9. Pauly D

Paul DelVecchio also known as “Pauly D” is best known for being the tall-haired Rhode Islander on MTV’s popular reality series, Jersey Shore. Due to the success of the show, Pauly was making $150,000 per episode in the series’ final seasons. Following the ending of Jersey Shore, Pauly D became the exclusive DJ for Moon, Rain, and the Palms Pool at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also signed a three-album deal with 50 Cent’s record company G-Unit in 2011. Pauly D was nominated for “America’s Best DJ” competition in 2010 and 2011. He opened for Britney Spears on her Femme Fatale Tour in 2011 and in 2012 began collaborating with Big Sean. The former reality star also released his own line of headphones. Thanks to all of his Dj-ing successes, Pauly D is worth $20 million.