Melissa Rivers net worth. Melissa Rivers, daughter of celebrated television show host Joan Rivers, has amassed quite the fortune herself. Recently she had the pleasure of inheriting everything from her mother Joan River's estate after the latter's death. She is now an overnight multi millionaire.

Melissa Rivers' net worth has sky rocketed following her inheritance of the vast estate once controlled by her mother Joan Rivers. Melissa is now worth about $150 million. A staggering amount by any means. Who knew Joan Rivers had amassed such a fortune in showbiz?

Melissa Rivers is an acclaimed American actress and TV host. She is perhaps famously known for her many red carpet events, most of which she had hosted with her late mother.

Melissa has had a career in acting and has made appearances in television shows such as '90210,' 'The Comeback,' 'the Big Tease,' and 'Silk Stalking.' In the year 1994, Melissa and her mother Joan appeared in the movie 'Tears and Laughter: the Joan and Melissa Rivers Story.'

She went ahead to carve out a role in her life and on E! television as an entertainment reporter, adding up to the Melissa Rivers net worth. In 2003, she hosted a YouTube series called 'In Bed with Joan.'

The show depicts Melissa interviewing celebrities through her channel while seated on her bed.

She has also appeared on several game shows such as 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' and 'celebrity Apprentice.'

Melissa was the recent beneficiary of Joan Rivers' fortune. She inherited approximately $150 million from her late mum for herself and her son Cooper. The wealth will also benefit Joan's two dogs: a Jack Russell Terrier and a Border Collie.

Joan was a famed animal lover, especially for dogs, famously quipping, "Samantha is the little black-haired one and Teegan is my newest rescue. I've never been one of those Fifth Avenue ladies that have to have dogs that match. I am the Angelina Jolie of barkers."

Melissa Rivers net worth now stands at about $150 million.