Carson Kressley has a high net worth as an American fashion expert, actor, television personality, writer, and producer. He made the most of his money as a host of the television show How To Look Good and as an expert on the American television show Queer Eye. He’s also the host of Carson Nation on the Oprah Winfrey Network.
| Full Name | Carson Kressley |
| Birth Date | 11 November 1969 |
| Birth Place | Pennsylvania, USA |
| Profession | Actor / Fashion Designer |
| Nationality | American |
| Zodiac | Scorpio |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Weight | 79 kg |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Life & Career |
Carson Lee Kressley was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on November 11th, 1969. He grew up in an unincorporated community in Pennsylvania called Orefield, where his family bred horses. He began competing in equestrian sports at an early age and joined the United States World Cup Saddle Seat equitation team in 1999, winning the world title in 2009.
Carsn graduated from Northwestern Lehigh High School in year 1987 and earned a bachelor’s degree from Gettysburg College in 1991. After being elected to Phi Beta Kappa, he was initiated into the service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega.
Kressley began his career as a freelance stylist, but from 1992 to 2002, he worked with Ralph Lauren in a variety of fashion and corporate advertising jobs. When Queer Eye debuted on the Bravo cable TV network in 2003, Kressley was dubbed the Fashion Guru. Kressley has been on Good Morning America and the E Network, among others, to criticize red carpet trends at high-profile events such as the Oscars and the Golden Globes.
In 2005, he served as a judge for the Miss Universe pageant, which was live-streamed from Bangkok, Thailand. In year 2006, he returned to the Miss Universe pageant as a commentator, and in the same year, he also served as a commentator for the Miss USA competition.
In February of 2007, he was revealed as the presenter of a new Lifetime makeover program based on a British show called How to Look Good. In year 2008, Kressley was the Master of Ceremonies for Cyndi Lauper’s True Colors Tour. He co-hosted the ABC series True Beauty with Vanessa Minnillo and Beth Stern. Carson Nation, Kressley’s Oprah Winfrey Network program, launched in year 2011.
Kressley has been in a variety of reality series, including the celebrity version of Jeopardy, the 13th season of Dancing with the Stars, Celebrity Family Feud, The New Celebrity Apprentice, and the Australian version of I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, Worst Cooks in America, The Chase, and Celebrity Big Brother’s third season.
In 2005, Kressley made his acting debut in the film The Perfect Man, starring Heather Locklear and Hilary Duff, playing Lance, a bartender. In year 2006, he starred as a leader in The Year Without a Santa Claus. He had a cameo appearance in his third film, the indie comedy 16 to Life. Carol It’s Christmas was released as a feature film in December of 2012.
In year 2004, he published Off the Cuff, the essential style guide for guys and the ladies who adore them, and in 2005, he published You’re Different and That’s Super, a traditional children’s book about a unicorn who grows up among a herd of horses from foal hood to maturity. He co-wrote Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Cooking Better, Dressing Better, Behaving Better, and Living Better with the other four cast members.
| Personal Life & Relationships |
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy received an Emmy for Outstanding Reality Program in year 2004. In year 2005, it was nominated for the prize once more. Carson is greatly recognized for the passion and commitment he possesses for his work.
The majority of Carson’s relationships have been kept under wraps, with Esera Tavai Tuaolo, a former Atlanta Falcons player, being the only one he’s publicly acknowledged. Carson said in 2016 that he had previously dated Mr Aloha, however he didn’t specify when or for how long they dated.
| Net Worth |
Carson Kressley’s net worth is now believed to be more than $8 million, with a $500 thousand annual income. He made the most of his money from reality series like Queer Eye and How To Look Good.
In addition to his work as a TV presenter and personality, he also performs in films and on stage as an actor, novelist, fashion critic, and designer. Kressley has amassed a sizable fortune thanks to his several sources of income, yet he chooses to live a simple life.