Steve Harvey Net Worth

He’s one of America’s most beloved television hosts. Comedian, actor, producer, and author Steve Harvey was born Broderick Stephen Harvey on January 17, 1975. He’s a Daytime Emmy award winner, he’s got a star on the Hollywood walk of fame, and he even has an honorary doctorate degree from Alabama State University, despite having never finished college. With his hands in so many pies, one wonders about his financial standing. So what’s Steve Harvey’s net worth?

Steve the King of Stand up Comedy

Comedy is the cornerstone of Steve Harvey’s career, and he’s been making serious money ever since he started. Currently, he makes $50 million every year and that’s largely thanks to hosting Family Feud for $10 million annually, and his $20 million checks for working in radio. He’s done different work on TV, penned many bestselling books, and taken together, all of this has made him a $200 million fortune.

How Steve Made All of His Millions

Steve did a lot of stand-up comedy shows in the 80s, he hosted Showtime at the Apollo and of course, hosted the Steve Harvey Show, which he’s largely popular for. History was made when Steve toured alongside Cedric the Entertainer and Bernie Mac in The Kings of Comedy tour which became the highest-grossing comedy tour at the time. In its first year, it made $18 million, and the year after it grossed $19 million. The documentary about the show made even more money, earning $38 million at the box office.

Book Deals

Steve has written many books, two of which have been bestsellers. Ever heard of Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man? Two to three million copies have been sold worldwide and a lot of people look to Steve for life advice and even relationship advice as a result of the book’s success. In 2014, Steve parlayed the success of the book into a dating site called Delightful, and on that site, he shares his wisdom on relationships.

Investments

Not only is he a career man, but Steve is also quite the financier too. He and his daughter have invested in many businesses such as Anthem Sports and Entertainment as well as Wish. Black businesses like Brotha Bakes have also enjoyed financing from Harvey by way of his investment company Harvey Ventures. So far, entertainment and technology companies have been the fund’s prime focus. Their portfolio covers companies like Stripe, SpaceX, and even Coinbase.

Homes and Car Collection

Real estate is another source of income for Steve and his family. He and his wife Marjorie leased a 12,000-square-foot mansion in Beverly Hills for just over $100,000 a month and this has been feeding about $1.3 million into their coffers every year. Over a decade ago he bought a mansion in Atlanta for $3.4 million. He also owns a mansion in Dallas and he took ownership of a $15 million mansion once owned by Tyler Perry. He also bought and later sold an apartment on the 88th floor of Trump International in Chicago for $7.7 million.

Steve has come a long way from living out of his old Ford. He’s since amassed a collection of about a dozen luxurious vehicles. We’re talking about a Rolls Royce Phantom 8 and Phantom Convertible, a Bentley Mulsanne, a 1942 Cadillac Convertible, and a Ford F150 Truck. Those are just some of the more notable models that are part of his collection. 

Fun Facts about Steve Harvey

• Due to a speech impediment he’s suffered from since childhood, Steve’s schoolmates gave him the nickname Va-va voom. As you may have noticed, he managed to conquer this challenge and now speaks fluently.
• He’s quite the philanthropist, being responsible for an initiative that mentors and educates African-American children and youth. This is by way of the Harvey Foundation, and its efforts earned him the BET Humanitarian Award a few years back.
• Steve uses a vision board to set out his objectives, claiming this has been the secret to his success.  
• He’s got seven children with three different women. 

Who is Steve Harvey? 

Born to Jesse Harvey and Eloise Vera, Steve Harvey was born in Welch, West Virginia. He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and graduated from Glenville High School in 1974. He would later attend Kent State University where he met fellow comedian Arsenio Hall before transferring to West Virginia University. Ultimately, he’d drop out and continue to pursue his showbiz aspirations.

He’s worked many jobs in his lifetime, even though showbiz ended up working for him. From insurance salesman to carpet cleaner and even a mailman, Harvey has gone through many stints. Ever noticed how big is? Well, he’s been a boxer too. Mr. Harvey has been no stranger to hard work. In his youth, he worked on a farm in the summertime. As a son of a coal miner, working hard has shaped the values he continues to live by today.

It wasn’t always bright lights and doting crowds for Steve. At some point in his life, he was living in his car. Early in his career, while living from gig to gig as a comedian, they just stopped booking him. He had to bathe in public washrooms, places like gas stations and hotels served as havens during those trying times. It seemed like he’d reached rock bottom. Fortunately, these hard times turned out to be nothing but a rough patch on the road to success.

What’s Next for Steve Harvey? 

Steve has always wanted to be a judge, and while he isn’t exactly qualified to be one, he plays one on TV. His program, Judge Steve Harvey premiered on ABC earlier this year, and it’s been getting some pretty positive reviews for it. The first show was watched by 2. 3 million viewers and the numbers have been pretty consistent from week to week.  The seriousness of the law is diluted here with Harvey’s comedic genius and all his hilarious antics. There’s no doubt viewers will keep demanding more and more seasons.

While many viewers were of the impression that Family Feud has been canceled, it’s only being renewed. The revamped version, Celebrity Family Feud is set to air in July this year, adding a star-studded touch to an already successful franchise.  It’s clear Steve has got a lot of TV appearances left in him. He’s showing no signs of cutting or withdrawing from media and entertainment in general.  It seems he’s yet to grace our skins and keep us giggling for years to come.

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