Vanna White

Vanna White made her debut on Wheel of Fortune in 1982, as the first female co-host of a game show. She’s established herself as a household name with a phenomenal following worldwide ever since.

As Wheel of Fortune enters its 27th season in syndication, White, a sought-after showcase for designer fashions will have worn over 5,100 outfits at the puzzle board. As a result of fan interest in her attire, White launched her official “Vanna Style” web page, which can be accessed here.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored White with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in April 2006. The ceremony was celebrated by international press coverage, as well as her family and friends, including Pat Sajak, Alex Trebek and Merv Griffin.

In 1992, White was recognized in “The Guinness Book of World Records” as “Television’s Most Frequent Clapper.” Averaging 720 claps per episode, she puts her hands together more than 28,000 times per season!

White’s autobiography, “Vanna Speaks,” was a nationwide bestseller when published in 1987. She has also been featured on numerous magazine covers.

White’s passion for crocheting and helping children led to the launching of her own line of yarn called “Vanna’s Choice.” A portion of its proceeds is donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Over the years, White has made guest appearances as herself in numerous movies and television series, as well as appearing on countless talk shows.

Becoming a pop culture icon was not something White expected while growing up in the small resort town of North Myrtle Beach, S.C. After attending the Atlanta School of Fashion Design and becoming one of the area’s top models, she moved to Los Angeles with the goal of an acting career. Just two years later, while competing against more than 200 other hopefuls, White’s intelligence, all-American beauty, grace and exuberant personality won her the coveted spot as co-host of America’s favorite game show.

Beyond her work on TV and her philanthropic efforts, White spends her time on her favorite job—being a mom to her two children, Nicholas and Giovanna. She is a strong believer in fitness and leads a healthy lifestyle, which includes spinning and yoga.