Lesly Brown Biography
Lesly Brown is an American former model, aspiring actress, nature photographer and host who is known as the wife of Pat Sajak.
Lesly Brown Career
Brown attended the University of Maryland and graduated in 1986 with a degree in television production. She even posed for Playboy’s “Women of Washington” issue. Brown was selected as a contestant on a reality show called The Dating Show. She ended up going on a trip to Mexico with the bachelor who had chosen her on the show. Similar to her children, she has made sporadic appearances on Wheel of Fortune. On December 20, 1993, she made her inaugural appearance on the show as part of a Christmas segment. Additionally, she has crafted and promoted Wheel of Fortune-themed jewelry on the show.
Pat Sajak, Brown’s husband, is renowned as the enduring host of Wheel of Fortune, a role he has held since 1981. Co-hosting alongside Vanna White, who joined the show in the following year, Sajak has earned three Emmy Awards for his hosting prowess over more than 40 seasons. Despite no official announcement about the show’s end, Sajak declared his departure at the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season, marking his 41st season on the show. During the June 12, 2023 episode, Sajak shared, that the time has come and he has decided that the show’s 41st season, which begins in September, will be his last. On June 27, it was revealed that Ryan Seacrest would take over as the new host.
Sajak’s children made cameo appearances on Wheel of Fortune in their younger years. When health issues prevented Sajak from hosting during Season 37, his daughter Maggie filled in as the guest letter-turner alongside Vanna White. Maggie also appeared on the show in May 2023 when Vanna participated in a special Ultimate Host Night round of “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.”
Lesly Brown Salary
Brown earns an annual salary of about $93,000-$150,000.
Lesly Brown Net Worth
Brown has an estimated net worth of about $1.3 Million – $10 Million which she has earned through her career as a photographer.
Lesly Brown Age
Brown was born on February 19, 1965, in Maryland, United States. She is 59 years old as of 2024, and she celebrates her birthday on the 19th of February every year.
Lesly Brown Height and Weight
Brown stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches tall, and she weighs 125 lbs (75kgs).
Lesly Brown Family
Brown is the daughter of Michael Brown and Maria Brown. She also has two siblings called Wendy and Kelly Brown.
Lesly Brown Husband and Children
Brown is married to Pat Sajak who she met in 1988 at the grand opening of a friend’s sports bar in Irvine, California and they got engaged in 1989, after having dated for 1 year. Brown and Pat Sajak tied the knot on December 31, 1989, at a Catholic church in Annapolis, Maryland. Together they have been blessed with two children; Patrick, born September 22, 1990, who is a doctor and daughter Maggie, born January 5, 1995, who is also a country singer. She resides in Severna Park, Maryland together with her family.
Pat Sajak emergency surgery
In 2019, Sajak underwent emergency surgery due to a blocked intestine. During an interview on Good Morning America, he described the intense pain he experienced during that time as “horrific.” Throughout this challenging period, Brown stood by Sajak’s side unwaveringly. In the interview, Sajak revealed that there was a moment when he thought he might not survive. A few weeks after the surgery, Sajak reported feeling “great.”
Pat Sajak First Wife
Pat Sajak first met his initial wife, Sherrill Sajak, in 1978. They tied the knot in 1979 but eventually divorced in 1986. Throughout their marriage, they did not have any children together. After their separation, it is unclear whether Sherrill remarried or started a family of her own.