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Vanna White (born on February 18, 1957) is a popular American TV personality and movie star. Her profound appearances as a hostess on one of the most successful game shows, Wheel of Fortune, since 1982, have brought her the major acclaim. She has been a letter turner for over 3 decades on the game show. Vanna has also been featured in several magazines such as San Diego, Playboy, Esquire, and People. She was born on February 18, 1957, to Miguel Angel and Joan Marie Rosich. Her first appearance on television came in 1980 as a participant in a game show The Price Is Right. Read in detail about Vanna White Bio, Age, Salary, Net Worth, Husband, Kids & Wiki.
Vanna’s career breakthrough came in 1982 when she became a hostess on the game show Wheel of Fortune. In addition to being a host, she has also done plenty of work as an actress, appearing in several television shows and movies so far. Coming towards her personal life, Vanna White remained married to restaurant owner George Santo Pietro from 1990 to 2002. While she has also dated actor John Gibson, businessman Michael Kaye, and John Donaldson.
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Vanna White Biography – Wiki
Vanna White is the longtime co-host of the popular game show ‘Wheel of Fortune.’
Vanna White Biography – Wiki
Biodata/ Wiki
| Full Name | Vanna Marie Rosich |
| Nick Name | Vanna White |
| Age | Vanna White is currently 63 according to her birthdate February 18, 1957 |
| Famous For | Hosting Merv Griffin’s game show, Wheel of Fortune, for more than 3 decades Starring in several films such as Looker (1981), Midnight Offerings (1981), and Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994) |
| First Film | She made her debut film appearance as Mickey in the drama movie, Gypsy Angels, in 1980. |
| First TV Show | Vanna made her first TV show appearance in the game show The Price Is Right in 1980. |
| Religion | Christian |
| Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Birth Place | Conway, South Carolina, USA |
| Date of Birth | 18 February 1957 |
| Nationality | American |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Home Town | Conway, South Carolina, USA |
| Hobbies | Not Known |
Family | |
| Mother's Name | Joan Marie Rosich |
| Father's Name | Miguel Angel Rosich |
| Others | Herbert Stackley White Jr (Stepfather) |
| Siblings | Herbert 'Chip' (Younger Brother) |
Boyfriends/Affairs | |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
Marital Status, Husband and Children | |
| Husband/Spouse | George Santo Pietro (m. 1990-2002) |
| Partner | John Gibson (1981-1986) |
| Children | Gigi Santo Pietro (Daughter) (b. 1997), Niko Santo Pietro (Son) (b. 1994) |
Education | |
| School | Not Known |
| College/University | Not Known |
| Educational Qualification | Vanna attended the North Myrtle Beach High School. She was also a high school cheerleader. Later, she went on to study at Atlanta School of Fashion. |
| Profession | Actress, TV Personality, Model |
| Brands Endorsed | Vanna has endorsed various brands like – Stove Top Stuffing (1986) Choice Hotels (1991) Cybersonic2 (Power Flosser) (1991) Vanna’s Choice Knitters (2007-2008) |
| Career Manager | Not Known |
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements | |
| Height (Approx.) | in centimeters-168 cm in meters:1.68 m in feet inches: 5′ 6″ |
| Weight (Approx.) | in kilograms-53 kg in pounds:117 lbs |
| Personal Trainer | In order to maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep her skin radiant, Vanna eats a lot of fruits including prunes. She does not believe in having a strict diet to lose weight and prefers to stay away from unhealthy food. She works out at home, goes for a run, and also works out with 10-pound dumbbells which she usually keeps in her dressing room. |
Figure Measurements | |
| Breast Size | 35 |
| Hips Size | 35 |
| Waist Size | 28 |
Extra Ordinary Features | |
| Race / Ethnicity | White (Puerto Rican, German and Italian) |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Eye Color | Blonde |
| S*xual Orientation | Straight |
| Dress Size | Not Known |
| Shoe Size | 7(US) |
| Distinctive Features | High cheekbones Wide smile |
| Controversies | Not Known |
Vanna White, born on February 18, 1957, in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, worked as a professional model before joining the game show Wheel of Fortune in 1982 as co-host. She’s responsible for uncovering the letters on the show’s large puzzle board and modeling an ever-changing line of designs. White is the mother of two and, as an avid crocheter, has her own yarn line called Vanna’s Choice.
Vanna White Wheel Of Fortune Salary
Vanna White Family, Education & More
Vanna White Family
Vanna White was born Vanna Marie Angel in Conway, South Carolina, to Miguel Angel and Joan Marie Rosich. Her maternal father disappeared from her life shortly after her birth, and Vanna used her mother’s maiden name as her own for a short time, until her mother married Herbert White, who raised her. Vanna adopted her stepfather’s last name in the process. The family moved to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Herbert White became a successful real estate broker/owner of White’s Realty.
As a young adult, Vanna moved west to pursue a career where her good looks and pleasant personality would be appreciated. She quickly befriended other aspiring actresses in Hollywood and met the love of her life: John Gibson. Four years after Vanna won her spot on Wheel of Fortune, she and John were engaged, and within months of the engagement, John was killed in a private plane crash.
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Vanna White Hot Image
Vanna White Instagram
Vanna White shares a close bond with her family and often shares amazing pictures with them on her Instagram account. She has made her family proud by being one of the known actresses of the Hollywood industry. She is also active on social media and has accumulated nearly 45.7K followers on Instagram.
Vanna White Net Worth, House & Salary
| Estimated Net Worth in 2020 | $70 mіllіоn (as in 2020) |
| Previous Year's Net Worth (2019) | Under Review |
| Annual Salary | Under Review |
| Income Source | Actress, TV Personality, Model |
Vanna White is an American television personality, model, and actress best known as the hostess and puzzle-board turner of Wheel of Fortune. Vanna White has a net worth of $70 million dollars. Interestingly, that actually makes her slightly richer than her Wheel co-host Pat Sajak. Her additional net worth came from her previous marriage to a highly successful real estate developer/restaurateur named George Santo Pietro.
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Vanna White On Wheel
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In 1993, Vanna successfully sued the Samsung Electronics corporation over a commercial after the company aired a commercial that featured a smiling robot that turned letters on a game show. White asserted that the company was using her likeness without permission. Incredibly, Vanna ended up winning the lawsuit after several appeals and was awarded $403,000 in damages.
Vanna White Marriage, Husband, Boyfriend And Children/ Kids
Vanna White With Her Children – Daughter And Son
White dated Playgirl centerfold/Chippendales-dancer-turned-actor John Gibson in 1980, and they eventually became engaged. In 1986, Gibson was killed in a plane crash. White married restaurant owner George Santo Pietro in December 1990. White first became pregnant in September 1992, and announced her pregnancy on an episode of Wheel of Fortune where “Vanna’s pregnant” was the answer to a puzzle. She miscarried shortly after the episode’s taping. White later had a son, Nicholas, born in 1994 and a daughter, Giovanna (Gigi), born in 1997, from her marriage to Santo Pietro. The couple divorced in November 2002. From 2004 to 2006, she was engaged to businessman Michael Kaye, senior partner in a large leveraged buyout fund based in southern California. The two never wed.
In a conversation with Larry King, she indicated that her mother had told her that her uncle was actor Christopher George. Also, in that same conversation, she said that her kids come to Wheel of Fortune taping a lot, especially her daughter Giovanna, who appeared more than anyone else who is an audience member in the show. According to White, although George was not a biological relation of hers, her mother grew up with his family and, years later in Los Angeles, he and his wife took her under their wing.
Vanna has dated-
- Garrion Davis (Rumor)
- Gordy Watson (1976-1979) – The millionaire classic car dealer, Gordy Watson and Vanna White began dating after they met in a nightclub called TJ’s in 1976. Eventually, the two got engaged and lived together for around 4 years. However, they amicably parted ways after Vanna got into Hollywood.
- John Gibson (1982-1986) – Actor John Gibson and Vanna dated for 4 years after they had met in 1982 and then got engaged eventually. However, only a few months after their engagement, John passed away on May 17, 1986, in an unfortunate plane crash in Los Angeles.
- Corbin Bernsen (1985) – Actor Corbin Bernsen is believed to have dated Vanna for a short while in 1985.
- Dana Strum (1988) (Rumor)
- Sylvester Stallone (1988) – Actor Sylvester Stallone and Vanna had a fling during the 80s. According to some sources, the two had been spotted together on more than one occasion.
- George Santo Pietro (1990-2002) – Vanna started dating restaurant owner, George Santo Pietro, in 1990, whom she met coincidentally while dining at Studio City, California, with Tracy Vaccaro, who was Pietro’s ex-girlfriend, and Robert Demeo. They got married the same year and later Vanna suffered a miscarriage. Then, she gave birth to a boy named Nicholas (b. 1994) and a girl named Giovanna (b. 1997). Their relationship, however, ended in November 2002.
- John Corbett (2001-2002) – It was claimed by certain sources that Vanna started dating actor John Corbett in 2001 and the duo dated until 2002. But, nothing was confirmed about these claims.
- Colby Donaldson (2002) – Actor Colby Donaldson and Vanna were believed to have dated for a short while.
- Stephen Samuels (2003) – Vanna and actor Stephen Samuels had a fling in 2003. The two had a major age difference and Vanna, being the older one in the relationship, didn’t want to start a family at that age. So, despite being in love, they broke up.
- Michael Kaye (2004-2006) – Businessman Michael Kaye and Vanna made public announcements about their engagement in 2004. But, they separated in 2006.
- John Donaldson – As per her Instagram posts, she is in a relationship with contractor John Donaldson.
Career
While reminiscing about her times as an actress, model, and American TV fixture, White has mentioned that one of the biggest things she regrets doing in her career was posing for a lingerie shoot in 1987. This shoot caused her to land on the controversial men’s magazine, Playboy. White has spoken about these racy photos in several interviews, claiming that they almost caused her to lose her job on the show. White sued both Playboy founder Hugh Hefner and the magazine itself, hoping that the shoot won’t leave a damaging impact on her wholesome image. Both sides eventually dropped the lawsuits.
Vanna White Hosting Wheel of Fortune
Later in 1982, however, White got the job that would make her career. She was chosen out of 200 applicants to join new host and former weatherman, Pat Sajak, on the NBC game show, Wheel of Fortune, created by entertainment giant Merv Griffin. The show met with tremendous success over the next several years, and by 1986 a syndicated evening version attracted 30 million viewers, twice as many as the No. 2 syndicated program, M*A*S*H, and grossed $100 million a year. In 1999, its 16th year in syndication, Wheel of Fortune was seen by approximately 40 million people.
White’s position as hostess and chief letter-turner and model of an ever-changing line of designs on Wheel of Fortune quickly made her a huge star. Suddenly, “Vannamania” was sweeping the nation, and White soon earned a number of lucrative endorsement contracts and even starred in the NBC movie Venus: The Goddess of Love. While more skeptical media observers mocked White for her limited acting ability and her position on Wheel as a non-speaking clotheshorse, the majority of viewers developed a liking to her, due in no small part to her beauty, energy, and constant charisma, and White became somewhat of an iconic figure in American pop culture. Her popularity peaked during the mid-to-late 1980s.
In 1992, White was recognized in The Guinness Book of World Records as TV’s most frequent clapper, with an average of 720 claps per show and over 28,000 per season. A ghostwritten autobiography of the game show star, entitled Vanna Speaks, was published in 1987. Of her longtime career on Wheel of Fortune, White has stated, “It’s not the most intellectual job in the world, but I do have to know the letters.” She also once joked, “When I was having that alphabet soup, I never thought that it would pay off.”
After more than three decades on air, White stepped into host Wheel of Fortune by herself when Sajak was hospitalized for emergency surgery in late 2019.
Some Known Facts About Vanna White
- Vanna was very young when her biological father left her mother. Later, her mother married a former real estate broker, Herbert White, and Vanna was raised by her stepfather.
- In the past, she had been given the honor of carrying an Olympic Torch.
- She is well-known among her friends for possessing the skills to play billiards.
- She is afraid of spiders.
- Vanna and her co-host Pat Sajak have the same blood group i.e. AB positive.
- In 1982, Vanna’s prospectives modeling career and talent earned her the spot as the hostess on the show, Wheel of Fortune, against 200 applicants who were there for the auditions.
- In 1978, she competed at the Miss Georgia pageant.
- The surname “White” was taken by Vanna from her stepfather’s last name.
- White was one of the first 4 contestants to audition on the game show The Price is Right on June 20, 1980, but unfortunately, she didn’t make it past the contestant’s row.
- It is believed that the popular game, Super Mario, has a character named “Vanna T” which is named after her.
- She had lent her voice to animated television series The Real Story of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and Captain Planet and the Planeteers.
- Vanna and Playboy founder, Hugh Hefner, were friends until Hugh used one of her pictures, despite her constant pleading against doing so, on the cover of the Playboy magazine’s May 1987 edition. After that, she never returned to the mansion.
- She won a spot in the Guinness World Records as the “most frequent clapper” in 1992.
- In 2013, she made an appearance on the WWE Hall of Fame show alongside several celebrities including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Donald Trump, and John Travolta.
- In 1998, Vanna received $403,000 from Samsung electronics after she filed a lawsuit against them for having caused damage to her image through a print ad that showcased a robot spinning letters.
- In 1987, DJ David Kolin released a parody titled Vanna, Pick Me a Letter in sync with the song The Letter by the band, The Box Tops. Later, in 1988 comedy, singer “Weird Al” Yankovic also released an original song titled Stuck in a Closet with Vanna White.
- In 1987, she published an autobiography titled Vanna Speaks!
- In 2013, she has honored a place in the Guinness World Records for having clapped for an estimated 3,480,864 times in 30 seasons, which was a whopping 606 claps per episode during 5,744 episodes that she had appeared in.
- In 2006, she earned a spot at the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- It is believed that until 2017, Vanna had worn more than 6500 dresses over the span of 35 years that she had spent on the show and has never worn the same dress twice.
- She frequently donates parts of her profit from her yarn line called Vanna’s Choice to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
FAQ’s
Are Vanna And Pat Married
Vanna White is sharing her holiday spirit with her followers. The Wheel of Fortune star posted her family’s Christmas card onto her social media. The keepsake featured her with her husband, John, and her two children, Gigi and Niko. The card also had a special message, “Wishing you love, joy and peace this holiday season.”
Many of her fans appreciated the brief glimpse of her family and were glad to see the Wheel of Fortune personality send her best wishes during the holiday season. “Happy holiday to you too,” one user wrote on Twitter. “May have a Happy New Year as well.” Another wrote, “Beautiful family! Happy holidays to you and your family as well.” The hostess’s two children are from her previous marriage to George Santo Pietro.
Earlier in the year when Wheel of Fortune was pulled from its set as the coronavirus pandemic began to force Hollywood into a standstill, White told PopCulture.com that she is greatly missing Pat Sajak and her entire Wheel of Fortune family as the show halted its production. “You don’t realize when you’ve been working with people for 20-30 years that you do miss them when you don’t see them,” she explained. “When we go to work, it’s a happy place.” White began her job on the game show 37 years ago. Throughout her time on the series, she has been thrown into a hosting position twice, most recently an extended stay as a fill-in for Sajak after he underwent a surprise surgery after a blocked intestine.
White and the rest of her Wheel of Fortune family made their grand return to the production set over the summer with the first new episode airing on Sept. 14 to kick off the 38th season. With COVID-19 continuing to be a major problem for the country, the show had to make a few adjustments to get itself back up and running. Among the most notable was the usage of a protective sleeve that the three players use to spin the wheel as a means to avoid touching the wheel with their hands. Wheel of Fortune also implemented six feet of separation between its contestants and other various safety measures to come into compliance. With the show back up and running, White, Sajak and their entire Wheel of Fortune family are surely thankful this holiday season for the resumption of the show.