Chuck Woolery Net Worth 2024 (Alimony Payments)

As of 2024, Chuck Woolery’s net worth is $15 million. He earned a salary of $5,000 per episode through hosting Wheel of Fortune. Due to his three failed marriages, Woolery lost half of his net worth towards alimony.

Divorce Settlements

Chuck Woolery has divorced thrice in his life, and each divorce cost him a significant sum of money. Woolery’s second divorce was from his first wife, actress Jo Ann Pflug, in 1980.

Barbara reportedly received a $1 million settlement from Woolery, as well as alimony payments of $2,000 per month, according to Forbes.

Woolery’s second divorce was from his third wife, Teri Nelson, in 2004. Nelson reportedly received a $5 million settlement from Woolery, as well as alimony payments of $50,000 per month. All in all, his wealth has declined by 40% due to these divorces.

Chuck Woolery Net Worth 2024 (Forbes)

Full Name	Charles Herbert Woolery
Net Worth	$15 Million
Annual Income	$2 Million
Salary	$5k per episode
Bank Balance	$1.8 Million

Chuck Woolery’s Assets

Horseshoe Bay, Texas: Woolery recently sold his lakefront home in Horseshoe Bay for $939,000. The home had three bedrooms, 2,694 square feet, and a private dock.

Malibu, California: Woolery owns a Mediterranean-style villa in Malibu that he purchased for $5 million in 2003. The home has six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and a swimming pool.

Calabasas, California: Woolery also owns a ranch in Calabasas that he purchased for $2.5 million in 2015. The ranch has five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a horse barn.

Palm Springs, California: Woolery owns a mid-century modern home in Palm Springs that he purchased for $1 million in 2019. The home has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a swimming pool.

Nashville, Tennessee: Woolery owns a condo in Nashville that he purchased for $500,000 in 2022. The condo has two bedrooms, two bathrooms.

Trivia about Chuck Woolery

1. Chuck Woolery was born on March 16, 1941, in Ashland, Kentucky.
2. He initially pursued a career in music and was a member of the band The Avant-Garde.
3. Woolery’s band, The Avant-Garde, had a hit single in 1968 called “Naturally Stoned.”
4. He transitioned to television and became the original host of “Wheel of Fortune” from 1975 to 1981.
5. Woolery hosted “Love Connection,” a popular dating show, from 1983 to 1994.
6. He also hosted “Scrabble,” a game show based on the popular board game, from 1984 to 1990 and again in 1993.
7. Woolery was the host of the game show “Lingo” from 2002 to 2007.
8. In addition to game shows, he hosted the talk show “The Chuck Woolery Show” in 1991.
9. Woolery has made various guest appearances on TV shows and in films over the years.
10. He is known for his conservative political views and has been vocal on social media platforms.

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