Is Robin Roberts the richest host on ‘GMA’? Anchor accrued a staggering net worth after starting off as a sports anchor in the '80s

2023-08-05 15:16

Robin Roberts served as an ESPN sportscaster for 15 years before making the big move as co-anchor of ABC's 'Good Morning America'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: ‘Good Morning America’ star Robin Roberts is a legend in the area of journalism. With a career spanning four decades, the 62-year-old has reached the pinnacle of her profession by staying the course at all times. Roberts’ story is proof of the saying that if you hold your ground and work diligently, rewards will follow. And they did come for Roberts.

After making the switch from being an ESPN sportscaster to the co-anchor of ‘GMA’, Roberts’ life took a turn for the better. Since 2005, she has been at the desk and has taken the show to greater heights, and for this, she has been aptly rewarded. Her net worth has skyrocketed and she now pockets a salary of $18M a year. Although, this still does not make her the richest ‘GMA’ host as she comes in just behind former NFL star and current co-host Michael Strahan who boasts a net worth of $65M.

What is Robin Roberts' net worth?

The ‘GMA’ star started her career back in the '80s as a sports anchor and reporter for WDAM-TV in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Her net worth shot up significantly and moved up to $55M, as per Celebrity Networth. For her outstanding work in journalism, she has also been bestowed with a Peabody Award and continues to build her career.

Roberts' net worth is not only determined through her salary from ‘GMA’. The former sportscaster has invested heavily in real estate and is the owner of a massive 10,200sqft luxury home located in Tuskegee, Alabama. The mansion reportedly went for $18M and has eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms to accommodate its residents. She also owns an expensive stock portfolio with a few high-profile stocks like AT&T, Costco, Intel and Coca-Cola raking in money for her from time to time.

Robin Roberts and fiancee Amber Laign to marry soon

In one of her recent inspirational morning messages on Instagram, Roberts replied to a fan’s comment asking her about her wedding to her long-time partner, Amber Laign. The fan politely inquired whether Roberts and Laign were getting married in August, to which Roberts replied, “Not August. But you’re close,” signaling that the wedding which was planned for 2023 and would happen sooner than expected. The duo has been a couple since 2005 after being set up on a blind date by friends.