Vanna White
Vanna White is the co-host of “Wheel of Fortune” and “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.” Since her debut on the daytime version of “Wheel of Fortune” in 1982, White has appeared in varieties of the show that have aired in every daypart. She has starred in more than 7,000 episodes of America’s Game®, revealing letters on the iconic puzzleboard, cheering on contestants, and dazzling in a new outfit every night. In 2019, White stepped into the host position for three weeks of shows while Pat Sajak was recovering from emergency surgery.
For her work at the iconic puzzleboard, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored White with a star the Hollywood Walk of Fame in April 2006. In April 2018, she was inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame, along with host Sajak; former executive producer Harry Friedman; and “Wheel of Fortune” itself. She is also the godmother of Carnival’s newest ship, The Panorama, and christened the ship in December 2019.
In 2021, “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” debuted in primetime on ABC and will air a third season in September.
With her success, White has given back to those in need. Combining her passions for crocheting and helping children, she launched her own line of yarn called “Vanna’s Choice,” from which a portion of the proceeds are donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. To date, she has donated over $2 million through Vanna’s Choice sales. White also lends her support to other causes wherever she can. She has worked on projects for American Cancer Society, Rebuilding Together, Feeding America, Los Angeles Food Bank, American Heart Association, Susan G. Komen Foundation and Verizon Wireless’s literacy campaign, among others.
White grew up in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. After attending the Atlanta School of Fashion Design and becoming one of the area’s top models, she moved to Los Angeles in 1980 to pursue an acting career when she caught the eye of Merv Griffin and was selected to succeed Susan Stafford as the co-host of “Wheel of Fortune.”
When she isn’t on television, White enjoys spending time with her family which include her longtime boyfriend, John, and her two children, Nicholas and Giovanna.
