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Parks and Recreation, aka Parks and Rec, had quite the successful run on NBC!

The mockumentary comedy series first debuted on TV in April 2009 and went on for seven seasons, concluding in February 2015.

Throughout it’s time on air, the television show received 76 award nominations, winning 13 of those, including a Golden Globe win for Best Actress in a Television Series Comedy or Musical for star Amy Poehler.

Also starring were Aubrey Plaza, Nick Offerman, Jim O’Heir, Aziz Ansari, Retta, Chris Pratt, Rashida Jones, Adam Scott and Rob Lowe.

Here’s a synopsis: Armed with idea binders and the stalwart help of fellow employees, small-town civil servant Leslie Knope (Poehler) bushwhacks through bureaucracy to make to make her hometown a better place.

Before and after the show, the cast has starred in many hit movies and other TV shows, and have amassed quite the wealth in their careers.

We rounded up the stars of Parks and Rec and ranked them according to their estimated net worth.

Scroll through the slideshow to find out who the richest House cast member is…

KJ Apa dresses as viral musical persona Mr. Fantasy for producer Jennifer Klein‘s annual holiday party in Los Angeles on Saturday night (December 6).

The festive celebration brought out a huge crowd of celebrities including Vanessa Bayer, Beck, Coby Bell, Tiffany Boone and Marque Richardson, Cameron Crowe, Greg Tarzan Davis, Jay Ellis, Scott Evans, William Fichtner, Josh Gad, Topher Grace, Max Greenfield, Jay Harrington, Charlie Hunnam, Katie Lowes and Adam Shapiro, Bill Maher, Richard Marx and Daisy Fuentes, Isabela Merced, Thomas Middleditch, Kevin Miles, Lamorne Morris, Tia Mowry, Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts, Yvonne Orji, Chord Overstreet, Randall Park, Retta, Michaela Jae Rodriguez, Natasha Rothwell, RZA, Jurnee Smollett, Geoff Stults, Wilmer Valderrama, Mario Van Peebles, Diane Warren and Kathryn Winnick.

Once inside, guests were treated to an incredible gifting experience starting with an Anthropologie ornament room and a his and hers Parfums de Marly scent room. Max Greenfield hit the ornament room alongside Isabela Merced, Tia Mowry and Jurnee Smollett, while a mini Top Gun reunion happened in the scent room with Jay Ellis and Gregory Tarzan Davis picking out fragrances.

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Producer Jennifer Klein’s annual Day of Indulgence was back in full swing and this year’s star-studded crowd enjoyed plenty of pampering, exclusive gifting and delicious bites.

Vanessa Hudgens, who is expecting her second child, kept hydrated with FIJI Water while getting reflexology with NOW oils. Whitney Cummings made a beeline for the Tocaya station and devoured a burrito the minute she arrived. Katharine McPhee relaxed with a Dazzle Dry pedicure, while Zooey Deschanel enjoyed Hydrafacial’s Lip Perk treatment. Nikki Glaser and Jackie Tohn enjoyed spa treatments from milk + honey, XO8 Skin, Peach & Lily and Knesko, while Chloe Fineman enjoyed Grown Alchemist and Dwell 212 treatments.

Lukas Gage, along with Kiernan Shipka, and Iris Apatow and Maude Apatow were seen chatting in the Maria Tash piercing and jewelry room.

Guests left the private event with Samsonite suitcases and LeSportsac Weekenders that were packed with beauty products, footwear, clothing, jewelry and gift certificates.

There was no shortage of food and drinks to enjoy. Guests sipped on Don Julio watermelon margaritas, sampled the new Baileys Oat Milk flavors in Coffee Toffee and Cookies and Creamy, and enjoyed Chandon Garden Spritz cocktails along with Heineken Silver, Select Aperitivo spritzes and Jeng cocktails. Dunkin’ offered iced coffee with cold foam, refreshers and Munchkins, Sonic Drive-In served Soft Pretzel Twists and Sweet Topped Lemonades, and Bristol Farms created Jen Klein’s infamous salad bar along with their beloved THE COOKIE. Diet Coke in glass bottles was a hit along with Reese’s Popcorn, Crumbl cookies, Baked by Melissa, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and scoops of Baskin-Robbins. A candy buffet was created with Kit Kat, PayDay, Hershey’s and Reese’s Plant-Based bars.

Guests browsed pop-up shops including trés gelée’s cute new handbags, favorite brand Veronica Beard, TWP’s chic clothing, and Tiny Tags’ gifted necklaces with everyone’s initials. Parfums de Marly (Cynthia Erivo loved sampling their scents), Timebeam Beauty, Tatcha, Salt & Stone and Supergoop! were also on site offering their products for the first time at the event.

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Ugliest House in America is back!

Season 6 of the hit HGTV series premieres tonight (Monday, June 2) with two episodes starting at 9 p.m. ET on the network.

In the series, comedian Retta “travels across the country to tour properties nominated by their owners as the ugliest home around. After crowning the worst of the worst, designer Alison Victoria surprises the homeowners with a jaw-dropping $150,000 renovation.”

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Parks & Recreation has been over for ten years now…

The NBC comedy series came to an end in February 2015 after airing seven seasons on NBC, premiering in April 2009.

During its run, the mockumentary received 76 award nominations throughout it’s run, winning 13, including a Golden Globe win for Best Actress in a Television Series Comedy or Musical for star Amy Poehler.

Here’s a synopsis: Armed with idea binders and the stalwart help of fellow employees, small-town civil servant Leslie Knope bushwhacks through bureaucracy to make to make her hometown a better place.

The cast also included Aubrey Plaza, Nick Offerman, Jim O’Heir, Aziz Ansari, Retta, Chris Pratt, Rashida Jones, Adam Scott and Rob Lowe.

Before and after the show, the cast has starred in many hit movies and other TV shows, and have amassed quite the wealth in their careers.

We rounded up the stars of Parks and Rec and ranked them according to their estimated net worth.

Scroll through the slideshow to find out who the richest House cast member is…

Elsbeth is a smash hit!

The police drama, currently in Season 2, premiered back in February 2024 on CBS, and is a spinoff of The Good Wife, which aired from 2009 to 2016.

The show centers around Elsbeth Tascioni, an autistic and astute but unconventional attorney who, after her successful career in Chicago, utilizes her singular point of view to make unique observations and corner brilliant criminals alongside the NYPD.

The show’s cast includes some familiar faces reprising their roles from The Good Wife, as well as new stars as well.

We’ve put together the main cast of Elsbeth, and ranked them from lowest to highest estimated net worth.

Click through to see who is the richest star of Elsbeth…

It’s been almost ten years since Parks and Recreation went off the air!

The NBC mockumentary, also known as Parks and Rec, featured a star-studded cast that included Amy Poehler, Aubrey Plaza, Nick Offerman, Jim O’Heir, Aziz Ansari, Retta, Chris Pratt, Rashida Jones, Adam Scott and Rob Lowe.

First debuting in April 2009 and airing for seven seasons before ending in February 2015, Parks and Rec received 76 award nominations throughout it’s run, winning 13, including a Golden Globe win for Best Actress in a Television Series Comedy or Musical for Amy Poehler.

Here’s a synopsis: Armed with idea binders and the stalwart help of fellow employees, small-town civil servant Leslie Knope bushwhacks through bureaucracy to make to make her hometown a better place.

Before and after the show, the cast has starred in many hit movies and other TV shows, and have amassed quite the wealth in their careers.

We rounded up the stars of Parks and Rec and ranked them according to their estimated net worth.

Scroll through the slideshow to find out who the richest House cast member is…