The net worth of Brooke Burke stands at $30 million and it is all thanks to her career as an American actress and model. She rose to fame for modelling on “Maxim,” “Playboy,” and “Stuff.” Moreover, she also gained fame for hosting “Wild On” and “Rock Star.”
Brooke Burke also co-hosted “Dancing with the Stars” from 2010 to 2013. The televised dance competition also put her into the limelight and she bagged many fans from it. This post will enlighten on other details that we have about Brooke Burker, from her early life to career to net worth. Let’s get started!
Brooke Burke’s Early Life
Brooke’s birth name is Brooke Lisa Burke. She was born in Hartford, Connecticut, on September 8, 1971. Brooke was raised in Tucson, Arizona and is the youngest in a family of two children. Brooke is the daughter of Donna and George Burke.
Her father left the family when she was only two years old, leaving her to be raised by her mother and stepfather. Brooke’s career in modelling started from her young age. She won her first modelling competition at 14 years during a beauty pageant.
Brooke then travelled to Scottsdale, Arizona with her friend to audition for a modelling agency. Luckily for her, she managed to land a talent agent.
Talking about Brooke Burke’s educational background, she attended Sahuaro High School and Palo Verde High School. She even became the homecoming queen in 1989 at Palo Verde High School. By the time Brooke got to 18 years, she was being featured as a model on swimsuit calendars, billboards, and on magazine covers.
Overview of Brooke Burke’s Career
Brooke moved to Los Angeles, following advice of friends, to study broadcast journalism at UCLA. It was during this period that her career started picking and it all began with er landing an opportunity with major modelling agencies Willhelmina and Ford.
Through the opportunity, she managed to appear on popular advertisements, posters, swimsuit editorials, and commercials. Brooke had her first national exposure in the early 90s and this was after she landed a modelling gig for lingerie for Frederick’s of Hollywood.
From there, she got more popular after landing an opportunity to host the “Wild On” series on the E! Entertainment cable network. Through the reality show, she managed to gain more popularity as the show was viewed in 120 countries and by over 400 million households.
Burke also landed other roles appearing on films such as “The Bernie Mac Show” (2000), “That’s Life” (2001), and “Less Than Perfect” (2002). She then won “Dancing with the Stars” with her partner Derek Hough and went on to become the co-host of the show.
Brooke Burke’s Net Worth and Real Estate
Brooke Burke has achieved much from her career as an American actress and model. Her gigs and projects have helped her to have a net worth of $30 million. Using her wealth, Brooke has invested in real estate and owns different properties that add to her portfolio.
