Dec 19, 2019
Vanna White quickly became a household name when she was named
Co-Host of “Wheel of Fortune” in 1982. After auditioning alongside
over 200 other hopefuls, Merv Griffin ultimately awarded the
coveted spot to Vanna because “she turned the letters the
best.”
Growing up in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., Vanna never dreamed that
one day she would be a pop culture icon. After attending the
Atlanta School of Fashion Design and becoming one of the area’s top
models, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
Since her debut on “Wheel of Fortune,” Vanna has appeared in more
than 7,000 episodes, revealing letters on the iconic puzzleboard,
cheering on contestants, and dazzling in a new outfit every
night.
For her work on “Wheel of Fortune,” the Hollywood Chamber of
Commerce honored Vanna with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in
April 2006. In April 2018, Vanna was inducted into the NAB
Broadcasting Hall of Fame, along with Host, Pat Sajak; Executive
Producer, Harry Friedman; and “Wheel of Fortune” itself.
With her success, Vanna has given back to those in need. Combining
her passions for crocheting and helping children, she launched her
own line of yarn called “Vanna’s Choice,” from which a portion of
the proceeds are donated to St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital.
To date, Vanna has donated over $2 million through “Vanna’s Choice” sales. She also lends her support to other causes wherever she can. She has worked on projects for American Cancer Society, Rebuilding Together, Feeding America, Los Angeles Food Bank, American Heart Association, Susan G. Komen Foundation and Verizon Wireless’s literacy campaign, among others.
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