Drew Carey Net Worth: 13 facts about Drew Carey and his rich mystery closet you didn’t know about!

Drew Carey Net Worth proves that he is more than the wealthiest celebrities in Hollywood. So what is his secret of success? What does his rich mystery closet hide from you? You will find out in this reading.

Drew Allison Carey, better known by his Twitter username, DrewFromTV, is one of the wealthiest hosts in English television history after Oprah and Jimmy Fallon. In 2004, people became fans of Drew Carey’s comedy as it became evident in the Drew Carey Show, an American sitcom. So, without having to wait anymore, the producers signed this comedian to host “The Prince is Right.” i.e.., a television game show which was loved by billions of viewers in America. The show was a great success and opened up new doors for Drew Carey as he was in the significant spotlight at the time.

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Not only this, but D.C. has been a part of multiple hosting shows, including Whose Line Is it Anyway? In the early 2000s, he gave a hardcore competition to hosting stars like Oprah and Jimmy Kimmie. However, for most celebrities, Drew’s career as a host and a comedian damned the fans to overlook some most astonishing facts about this 63-year-old well-known personality. Read ahead to find out what you have missed!

#1: Spent Six Years in Marine Corps Reserves

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Have you ever caught a marine corps’ professional smile? The chances are you may not. However, it is a big surprise for fans to find out that from 1980 to 1986, Drew Carey was indeed a part of the Marine Corps. Indeed, he began performing publicly as a comedian while he was in M.C. Later on, he attracted Hollywood producers’ attention for small yet significant second roles for television shows. Finally, he decided to leave the marine corps and spread some smiles all over the USA.

#2: Drew Carey is a Monopoly “crusher.”

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Believe it or not, champions like Drew Carey are more than just your favourite host. In the past few years, Carey has attracted millions of fans online on Reddit. And from time to time, he gives away his gaming tricks. According to one of the Reddit posts, Drew Carey can crush you in monopoly with a single scheme. Indeed, he further also shared tricks with his online fans. He gave hints like: don’t give away orange ones too soon.

#3: Drew Carey Net Worth is more than you think!

When it comes to hosting personalities, they become invisible under the limelight of celebrities. Here’s an example: on Ellen’s show, people’s attention is more on the guests than Ellen herself. And no offence, but that’s the purpose of the show. However, what you miss is that hosts usually earn more and more money than Hollywood personalities for having a face-to-face interview with them.

Thanks to the gaming show television franchise, things for Drew worked out fine. As of 2020, Drew Carey Net Worth is 180 million USD. It is more than the most popular and highest-paid Hollywood Actress – Angelina Jolie.

According to the media, Drew Carey has earned most of his net worth through television hosting shows like The Prince is Right and The Drew Carey Show.

#4: A part of Drew Carey Net Worth goes to the show’s lucky audience

Celebrities like Drew Carey have a big heart for those in need. And for the most part, the game show “The Prince is Right” has seen many people in need who are there to bid ONE and win prizes. However, here’s the fact that you didn’t know about Drew Carey Net Worth. During each season, a total of $1, 87, 000 is deducted from Drew Carey’s net worth as he awards Perfect ONE Bids. That’s right! You will be surprised to know that up until now, the show has seen over 374 perfect one bids.

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Drew became a part of The Prince is Right show in its 36th season. 46th season is on its way, and we cross our fingers for Carey because we want no other than him to showcase the bids and winnings.

#5: Drew started small

As the name Drew (second participle of Draw) suggests, it takes small steps to draw something big. And so, for Drew Carey, the journey from a waiter to a prominent host was something like that. Before entering the Marine Corps, he was indeed a part-time waiter and bank teller. But, at the time, Drew Carey Net worth was only tips from waiting tables and some hours at BPO.

It was never a straight line of success for Mr Carey. But, thankfully, today, he is a big hosting star that every Hollywood celebrity waits for an invite from.

#6: The Drew Carey Show Net Worth transformed 10X overnight

What’s so good about the Drew Carey show? We’d say Everything. First-time aired in September 2004, Drew Carey show’s monthly revenue was only $60 000. However, as it gained success in a few months, its daily income multiplied 10X overnight. Not only this for four years persistently, but it was also officially ranked as one of the top 30 American television programs.

However, the sad part is, the show didn’t receive much attention during the last two seasons. Shockingly, the previous two episodes of the show were so much criticized that audiences watched them just for the sake of climax.

#7: He was in the Dancing With the Stars Season 18

In the 18th season of Dancing With The Stars, Drew Allison Carey tried his luck in dancing with partner Cheryl Burke. But, according to the judges, Drew couldn’t put ideally in Dancing Anthem week of the show and voted off. Although, Drew Carey had seemed relaxed when he voted off because, for Carey, Dancing was not really a perfect fit. He expressed his feelings by stating that he never thought he would have survived six weeks on the show. And apparently seemed thankful for the short journey.

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Do you know? Drew Carey Net Worth upgraded by participating in Dancing with the Stars. He earned 3 million/episode. According to the inside source, he was offered 60, 000 USD/episode at first, and the producers went on negotiating as they desperately wanted him on the show.

#8: Drew Carey received a Porsche, damn he is lucky!

Do you have a dream car? Imagine a show that gives you a Porsche, that too, for free. That’s right! When the Drew Carey Show became an all-time hit, and top-ranking American sitcom, 50% of the credit went to Drew. To reward him for his hustle-bustle, his producers gifted him a Porsche live on television. As big-hearted as Carey is, he further expressed his happiness by donating his Miata to a person in the audience who didn’t have a car at all. This proves that Drew Carey is a live form of happiness spreader.

#9: He is a rough bike rider

It is sometimes astonishing to find out celebrities’ passion. It is not always acting. Sometimes, they take part in totally opposite activities like rough riding. That’s right! Even though Drew Carey has a Porsche parked in his Garage, he bears much pleasure in riding bikes in Los Angeles. But, unfortunately, he has evidently captured by the paparazzi.

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#10: Drew Carey Net Worth increased as he wrote an autobiography – a best-seller

Can you imagine how many talents a person has? Well! For Drew Carey, skills are countless. Apparently, all his works add to his net worth in somewhat way. In the 1990s, as Mr Carey became a well known stand-up comedian, he tried his hands as a writer. He published an autobiography by the title, Dirty Jokes and Beer: Stories of the Unrefined. You will be flabbergasted to know that his book solely made $45 million approximately in the market. It has become one of the best-seller comedy books of all time during the 1990s.

#11: He battled Depression

No matter how cheerful you are, mental illnesses like depression can hit you at any point of time in your career or while you are struggling through personal life stages. At the time of the Depression, he was a part of Kent State University. Since Depression was making life seem a problematic aspect to compromise with, Carey attempted suicide. At different events, he was also expelled from the Kent State premises.

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During his 20s, Depression and anxiety increased, ie.., worsened. But, thanks to his brother, he overcame (not wholly) the problem as he moved back to Cleveland. Till today, he loves Cleveland for what it has given him – his life!

#12: He was a guest on Tonight’s show

If you are a hardcore fan of Drew Carey but cannot remember him as a young and thrilling artist, you must check out the 1990’s episode of “The Tonight’s Show”, where Mr Carey made a guest appearance. Johnny Carson applauded Drew Carey and his act. For a moment there, he became the sensation of Los Angeles.

#13: Drew Carey encountered broken engagement twice

How can someone not love Drew Carey and his wit? Apparently, Nicole Jaracz and Amie Harwick are the answers. In 2007, Nicole ended engagement with Drew for unknown reasons. Same for Amie Hardwick in 2018. Surprising, Drew Carey, at the age of 63, is still a bachelor.

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Epilogue

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