Trevor Noah has become successful in many different fields, as he is a presenter, comedian, political commentator, actor, producer, television host, and writer. Due to his professional success in so many areas, Noah has become a wealthy man, and it is estimated that Trevor Noah’s net worth is $100 million. Here is an overview of how Trevor Noah became so rich and successful.
His Early Life
Trevor Noah was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 20 February 1984. He was born when apartheid legislation was still in place. As his mother was black and his father was white, their interracial relationship was deemed illegal. Noah was raised by his mother and maternal grandmother in a black township.
His mother later remarried and went on to have two more sons. Noah and his mother were physically abused by his stepfather. After their relationship ended, Noah’s stepmother attempted to murder his mother. When confronted by Noah, his stepfather threatened to kill him. It led to Noah moving from Johannesburg to Los Angeles.
Noah’s Career in Television
Trevor Noah began his television career in 2002 when he appeared in a single episode of ‘Isidingo.’ Next, he hosted a radio show. However, he then decided to focus on his career as a comedian. He performed with both South African and international comedians and also as an opening act for Gabriel Iglesias and Russell Peters on their tours.
Between 2004 and 2006, Trevor Noah hosted an educational show called ‘Run the Adventure.’ A year later, Noah hosted a gossip show called ‘Goboza’ and a sports show. In 2008, Noah hosted a dating game show. The same year, he was one of the contestants on the fourth series of ‘Strictly Come Dancing.’
Over the next few years, Trevor Noah performed in various comedy shows and presented several series. When he relocated from South Africa to the United States in 2011, his career really took off, and a year later, he became the first South African comedian to appear on ‘Late Show with David Letterman.’ For the next two years, he appeared in multiple comedy series.
Trevor Noah is probably best known as one of the stars of ‘The Daily Show.’ He first appeared as a contributor in December 2014 and replaced Jon Stewart as the host a year later. Noah announced he was leaving the series in September 2022 after being its host for seven years.
The Impact of ‘The Daily Show’ on Trevor Noah’s Net Worth
Appearing on ‘The Daily Show’ has positively impacted Trevor Noah’s net worth. Not only has his salary for hosting the series made him a wealthy man, but it has also raised his profile, leading to other profitable ventures.
His Television Career Since The Daily Show and Its Impact on Trevor Noah’s Net Worth
In 2022, Trevor Noah hosted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and the special Trevor Noah: I Wish I Would. He also provided the voice of Griot for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. He hosted the 65th Annual Grammy Awards and the special Trevor Noah: Where Was I the following year. In the same year, he played Stacy in StoryBots: Answer Time. Noah hosted the 66th Annual Grammy Awards and LOL: Last One Laughing South Africa in 2024, and the special Trevor Noah: Off the Record. Furthermore, he played Libra in This Is Me… Now: A Love Story.
His Writing Career
Only some fans of the presenter know that he is also a successful author and wrote one of the best-selling autobiographies of all time. Noah’s 2016 book “Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood’ sold more than two million copies. The best-selling autobiography is ‘The Diary of Anne Frank.’
Although his autobiography is his best-known book, it is not the only written work to which Trevor Noah has contributed. Noah also contributed to the book “The Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library,” along with staff writers from “The Daily Show.” It is a book of Trump tweets with a foreword written by Joe Meacham, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian.
Trevor Noah’s Net Worth
It is estimated that Trevor Noah’s net worth is $100 million. He has predominantly accrued his wealth through his television work as either an actor, presenter, broadcaster, or comedian. However, his appearances on screen are not the only things contributing to Trevor Noah’s net worth. He has also made money as a producer and as a writer.
His Personal Life
Although Trevor Noah is not married, he is in a relationship. He began dating actress Minka Kelly in 2020, but they split in 2021 before reuniting in 2022. Noah currently lives in New York City.
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