This article will tell you all you need to know about Vanna White net worth and salary worth for you to know how much she was worth…
Who is Vanna White ?
Vanna White is an American television personality and and game-show hostess, best known for hosting ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ a popular game show on ‘NBC.
Although she has appeared in a number of TV series and films, it is her role as the ‘letter turner’ on the show that brought her fame and fortune.
Since the very first day of hosting the show, she has been able to enthrall the audience with her beauty, charm, and energy.
For some years, the nation was swept by ‘Vannamania,’ so much so that people started naming their babies after her.
Although the obsession has receded to some extent, she is still very popular and has become a fashion icon in her own right.
Today, ‘Vanna’ perfumes and ‘Vanna’ dolls are extremely popular among her fans. Apart from being a popular television personality, she is a proud mother of two, who loves crocheting and knitting.
Crocheting, an art which she learnt from her grandmother, is her favorite pastime. Many of her crochet works are given away as gifts.
She also has her own yarn line called ‘Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Yarn.’ She has even authored an autobiography called ‘Vanna Speaks.’
Early Life
Vanna Marie Rosich was born on February 18, 1957, near North Myrtle Beach in Horry County, South Carolina, the daughter of Joan Marie (Nicholas) and Miguel Angel Rosich.
Her parents divorced when she was an infant, and she was raised by her mother Joan, and Joan’s second husband Herbert White Jr., a former real estate broker, in North Myrtle Beach, and she took his surname.
After graduating from high school, White moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where she attended the Atlanta School of Fashion and Design and worked as a model.
She headed to Los Angeles in 1979 to pursue an acting career. She spent the summer of 1980 back in South Carolina with her mother, who was dying of ovarian cancer.
Career
After her mother’s death, Vanna White returned to Los Angeles and continued working as a waitress. Meanwhile, she managed to land small roles in films, such as ‘Looker’ (1981) and ‘Graduation Day’ (1981).
In 1982, Vanna appeared in an episode of TV series ‘Star of the Family.’ Later in November, she auditioned for ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ and was chosen out of 200 applicants to join the game show as a co-host and letter turner.
Vanna first joined ‘Wheel of Fortune’ on 13 December 1982. Since then, she has been acting as the show’s day time hostess. She also co-hosts the show with Pat Sajak in its evening version.
On September 1983, a syndicated version of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ was aired, post which Vanna White’s popularity began to increase. By 1986, the show had garnered 30 million viewers and grossed $100 million. By 1999, the number of viewers had reached 40 million.
On May 1987, Vanna published her biography ‘Vanna Speaks.’ Thanks to her huge popularity, the book became a best seller.
In 1988, Vanna appeared in ‘Goddess of Love,’ playing the role of ‘Venus.’ ‘Goddess of Love’ was a television film which aired on ‘NBC.’ Unfortunately, her performance could not attract positive reviews. The same year, she also appeared on ‘WrestleMania IV’ as a guest time keeper.
During 1990s, Vanna voiced prominent characters in two animated TV series. One was a Canadian animated television special called ‘The Real Story of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star’ (1992) and the other was ‘Captain Planet and the Planeteers,’ an American animated TV series, which ran from 1990 to 1996.
In 1994, she made a cameo appearance in ‘Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult,’ the final installment in the ‘Naked Gun’ film series. In 1996, she was cast as the main narrator and singer in the CD release of ‘Santa’s Last Ride.’
She went on to make cameo appearances in several shows, such as ‘L.A. Law,’ ‘227,’ ‘Super Mario Bros. Super Show,’ ‘Simon and Simon,’ ‘The King of Queens,’ and ‘Full House.’ She also appeared as a guest-star on ‘Married…With Children.’ In 2017, she made a guest appearance in ‘Fresh Off the Boat.’
Vanna White Net worth
Vanna White’s net worth is estimated to be $85 Million Vanna White’s salary is $3 million.
As we detail in the next section below, Vanna’s salary did not change for 18 years between 2005 and 2023.
When her co-host Pat Sajak announced his retirement in June 2023 and Ryan Seacrest was subsequently announced as his replacement, Vanna informed “Wheel” producers she would not return unless her salary was increased from $3 to $7.5 million.
As you know , Vanna White has earned fortune and fame as the long-running hostess and puzzle-board turner on the syndicated game show “Wheel of Fortune.” Contrary to what you might assume, Vanna white’s net worth actually makes her $10 million RICHER than her co-host Pat Sajak. Pat’s net worth is $75 million.
The difference is thanks partially to real estate investments made with her former husband, real estate developer/restaurateur named George Santo Pietro.
Vanna White’s “Wheel of Fortune” salary is $10 million per year, but as we explain later in this article, that’s not even her largest source of income every year. Vanna White and Pat Sajak make more every year licensing their image to casino slot machines than they do from the actual game show.
In June 2023 Pat Sajak announced he was planning to retire from “Wheel of Fortune” upon the conclusion of the show’s 41st season. On June 27, 2023, Ryan Seacrest announced he had agreed to takeover hosting duties from Sajak.
Vanna White Salary
Vanna White’s salary from “Wheel of Fortune” is $3 million per year. Pat Sajak’s salary is $15 million. In June 2023, it was revealed that Vanna White’s salary had not been increased in 18 YEARS, since her 2005 contract negotiation. The revelation about Vanna’s salary came in the weeks following Pat’s retirement announcement.
At first it was reported that her lawyer reportedly demanded that Sony raise Vanna’s salary to at least 50% of Pat’s $15 million salary before she would return for the 42nd season (when Ryan Seacrest takes over from Pat). That would increase Vanna White’s salary from $3 million per year to $7.5 million per year. However, within a few weeks one of Vanna’s reps denied they ever suggested 50%, explaining:
“50 percent of Pat’s salary is so outrageous that no one in their right mind could say that it’s fair. The negotiation is asking for much more than 50% of his salary. It’s asking for the same pay, if not more… Vanna was told ‘if you fight this, you will lose your job. You’re lucky to have the job.’ And when people tell you for so long, you believe it. She’s really a sweet person. She deserves so much more.”
Wherever Vanna White’s salary ends up, it is an objectively good gig. Consider the taping schedule:
Wheel of Fortune tapes four days per month, six shows per day. They tape two Thursdays and two Fridays. On taping days, they both arrive around 8:30 am and start shooting at noon. One audience watches three shows, then there is a break for lunch. A second audience comes in to watch three more tapings.
In other words, Vanna and Pat work 48 days per year of work to earn $3 and $15 million per year, respectively. When you break it down, Vanna White earns $62,500 per work day. Pat Sajak earns $312,500 per workday.
Casino Licensing Earnings
Believe it or note, Vanna White’s salary from “Wheel of Fortune” isn’t actually her largest source of annual income. Vanna White actually makes more money licensing her image to casino slot machines than she does from the game show itself.
Wheel of Fortune was actually the FIRST entertainment property to be licensed for use on slot machines. In 1996 the first Wheel of Fortune branded slot machines were placed in casinos in Las Vegas.
They quickly proved to be extremely successful and were licensed to casinos around the world. Within a decade, the Wheel of Fortune branded slot machines were reported to be the highest revenue generating slot machines in most casinos.
There are an estimated 20,000 “Wheel” slot machines on casinos floors around the world. In Las Vegas alone, Wheel of Fortune slot machines generate over $1 billion per year in gross revenue. Worldwide the machines generate over $2 billion.
In exchange for licensing their respective images and likenesses for the slot machines, Pat and Vanna both earn at least $10 million per year, mostly from a base royalty payment both also from a variety of bonuses and appearance fees.
Total Annual Income
Total it all up, and between her “Wheel of Fortune” salary and casino licensing earnings, Vanna White’s annual income easily tops $15 million every year.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Vanna White worth?
Vanna White’s net worth is estimated to be $85 Million.
How old is Vanna White?
Vanna White was born on February 18, 1957, and is currently 66 years old.
How tall is Vanna White?
Vanna White’s height is 1.67 m, which is equal to 5 ft 6 in.
Summary
Vanna White became a household name and role formally American in the ’90s. She has appeared in several TV-shows and has also released an autobiography.
She co-starred several movies and television shows, and she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
As of September 2023, Vanna White’s net worth is estimated to be $85 Million.
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