Who Is Whitney Way Thore?
Whitney Way Thore was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on April 14, 1984 to mother Barbara and father Glenn Thore. She was raised in North Carolina with her older brother Hunter. One of her first jobs was teaching English to Korean students. After her return to the U.S., she secured a job as a producer at North Carolina radio station 107.5 KZL.
While working at the radio station as a producer for the Jared & Katie in the Morning show in 2014, she decided to post a video to the radio station’s YouTube page promoting body positivity. Her dance video, titled “A Fat Girl Dancing” and set to Jason Derulo‘s “Wiggle” song, quickly went viral and attracted the attention of interested reality TV producers.
Whitney soon found herself inking a deal to star in her own TLC reality show. The show, titled “My Big Fat Fabulous Life” debuted in 2015 and attracted a host of viewers interested in following along with her life in North Carolina. The show focused on her weight loss journey, as Whitney has a diagnosed medical condition that makes it difficult for her to lose weight. The show also delved into her personal life and her relationships. The show has been renewed multiple times, and to date, Whitney has starred in more than 100 episodes of the show.
In 2015, Whitney’s No Body Shame campaign was featured during the second season of the show. The global campaign states that its mission is to “help people of every variety live their lives fully, passionately, and free of shame.” The campaign has seen an outpouring of support and has attracted thousands of advocates. In 2019, Whitney hosted a No Body Shame at Sea Caribbean cruise, which featured dance classes, parties, and workshops created specifically for the trip.
Whitney is also a successful entrepreneur, creating a plus-size exercise apparel brand called NoBS Active. The brand now has a fitness and lifestyle app that offers workouts, tutorials, and other exclusive content to members. Membership costs are reported to be $199.99 per year or $19.99 a month. She also makes money endorsing various companies on her Instagram page and making appearances for different events.
Whitney Way Thore’s Net Worth And Assets
While Whitney Way Thore has not made any big announcements regarding her wealth, it is clear that she has built up a sizable bank account over the years. Today, her net worth is estimated to be about $4 million. Part of that wealth can be attributed to her TV appearances and the rest comes from her various business endeavors.
Reality TV shows are notoriously reluctant to reveal details about their star’s salaries, but it is estimated that Whitney’s salary from “My Big Fat Fabulous Life” is between $5,000 and $10,000 per episode. The show has been airing for a significant period of time and TLC is known to raise the pay of their reality TV stars as their popularity grows. Previous reports state that she has made at least $1 million from her appearances on the show.
The popularity of her TLC show has also opened up other opportunities for Whitney. It is believed that she makes a substantial amount from endorsements, promotions, and event appearances. Her assets remain undisclosed.
Future Effects On Net Worth
While it is unclear whether “My Big Fat Fabulous Life” will be renewed for another season, but if it is, it would give Whitney’s net worth a substantial boost. She can also continue accepting the money making opportunities that come her way due to her popularity and her large fan base. Whatever she chooses to do, we will probably continue seeing Whitney’s successes long into the future.
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Toi Williams began her writing career in 2003 as a copywriter and editor and has authored hundreds of articles on numerous topics for a wide variety of companies. During her professional experience in the fields of Finance, Real Estate, and Law, she has obtained a broad understanding of these industries and brings this knowledge to her work as a writer.
