American television political commentator, Author and Former White House Communications Director
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Nicolle Wallace has. a net worth of $8 million as of 2024. She earns a $2 million salary annually from MSNBC. However, she is now where close to what Rachel Maddow makes.
Wallace’s father is an antiques dealer and her mother was a teacher’s assistant. Nicolle’s father suffered huge businesses losses early in her life.
Once living in a 6-bedroom luxury mansion, Nicolle and her family had to move into a tiny apartment, supported by her mother’s meager earnings as a teacher.
House
Nicolle Wallace has reportedly purchased a $2.5 million apartment in New York City from Ted Turner.. The apartment is located on the Upper East Side and has approximately 2,000 square feet of space.
According to property records, she has paid $750,000 in cash and has taken a bank loan from JPMorgan to finance the purchase of the house.
Nicolle Wallace Net Worth 2024 (Forbes)
Net Worth | $8 million |
Annual Income | $2.6 Million |
Salary | $2 Million |
Bank Balance | $500,000 |
Inheritance | $18,000 |
Books Royalties | $470,000 |
Husband and Children
Nicolle Wallace is currently married to journalist Michael S. Schmidt. The couple married in April 2022 and welcomed their first child, a daughter named Isabella Sloane Schmidt, via surrogate in November 2023.
Wallace has one son, Liam, from her previous marriage to Mark Wallace. The couple was married from 2005 to 2019.
Career
Wallace began her career as a political consultant and campaign strategist. She worked on the campaigns of John McCain and Jeb Bush.
In 2005, she joined the White House staff as Director of Communications. She served in this role until 2009.
After leaving the White House, Wallace became a political analyst for MSNBC and NBC News.
She also co-hosted the ABC daytime talk show The View from 2014 to 2016. In 2017, she launched her own MSNBC program, Deadline: White House.