Brooke Burke Net Worth - Pulptastic
Emma Valentine
Published Apr 11, 2026
What is Brooke Burke’s net worth and salary?
Brooke Burke, the American actress and model, boasts a net worth of $30 million. She gained prominence through modeling for Playboy, Maxim, FHM, and Stuff. Burke also hosted “Wild On” and “Rock Star”. Currently, she is the host of the popular televised dance competition, “Dancing with the Stars”, which she won in 2008 as a contestant.
Early Life and Career
Brooke Lisa Burke was born in Hartford, Connecticut in 1971 and raised in Tucson, Arizona. Her parents divorced when she was two years old and she was raised by her mother and stepfather. Burke won her first beauty pageant at age 14, and a few years later, she landed a talent agent after auditioning for a modeling agency in Scottsdale, Arizona. She attended both Sahuaro High School and Palo Verde High School, where she was homecoming queen in 1989. By age 18, Burke was a successful print model, appearing in swimsuit calendars, on billboards, and on magazine covers. She moved to Los Angeles to study broadcast journalism at UCLA on the recommendation of friends.
Brooke Burke’s Career Highlights
Brooke Burke started her modeling career in Los Angeles, where she landed a place with major modeling agencies and appeared in popular advertisements, swimsuit editorials, posters, and commercials. She gained national exposure when she modeled lingerie for Frederick’s of Hollywood in 1997.
In 1999, Burke became the host of “Wild On,” a reality show about partying in exotic locations around the world. The show aired in over 120 countries, elevating her to celebrity status.
She also appeared in films and made guest appearances on several television shows, including “That’s Life,” “The Bernie Mac Show,” “Monk,” and “Less Than Perfect.”
In 2008, Burke won “Dancing with the Stars” with her partner Derek Hough and later co-hosted the show’s 10th season. She also started a company called Baboosh Baby, which offers wraps for pregnant women.
Burke hosted several other shows, including NBC’s pre-show for the Golden Globes, TV Land’s “She’s Got the Look,” the Miss America pageants, and “The New Celebrity Apprentice.” She also wrote a book titled “The Naked Mom: A Modern Mom’s Fearless Revelations, Savvy Advice, and Soulful Reflections.”
Outside of hosting, Burke appeared in video games and commercials for Discover Card, Coca-Cola, Anheuser-Busch, and Skechers. She is also the spokesperson for Poise incontinence products.
Since January 2020, Burke has been a co-host of a podcast titled “Intimate Knowledge.”
Brooke Burke-Charvet’s Marriage and Divorce
Brooke Burke-Charvet was previously married to Baywatch star David Charvet. They began dating in 2005, got engaged in 2006, and were married in St. Barts. However, they announced their separation in 2018 and their divorce was finalized in March 2020. According to their divorce settlement terms, the couple agreed to 50/50 custody of their children and 50/50 on all child-related expenses. Brooke got to keep a home in Malibu and a condo in Santa Monica, while David kept a property in Malibu. Brooke got to keep ownership of two fitness companies while David got several companies of his own including Malibu Stone and Building Materials. They plan to split their art collection down the road.
Brooke Burke-Charvet’s Battle with Cancer
In November 2012, Brooke Burke-Charvet announced she had thyroid cancer and underwent surgery. The next month, she announced that all cancer had been removed and she had been cured.
David Charvet and Brooke Burke’s Malibu Property
In 1998, David Charvet paid $1.275 million for five parcels of land in Malibu’s Serra Retreat neighborhood, totaling 1.75 acres, from Mel Gibson. In 2007, David and Brooke demolished the previous structure and built a 6,000 square-foot home. In 2015, they constructed a 12,000 French-style manor known as Chateau Charvet. Despite their divorce, they continue to own the property together today. The house was rented for as much as $75,000 per month, with Kylie Jenner being one of its renters. In February 2020, Prince Harry and Princess Meghan were rumored to be interested in renting the house, which is worth at least $20 million.
