Here's How Jonathan Van Ness Earns And Spends His $5 Million Net Worth
Jonathan Van Ness has seen some highs and lows in his career, but these days, he's definitely on the right track and making millions. During his younger days, he admits that he initially struggled in school, eventually dropping out and advising his mom that book-based education wasn't for him at all. From a very young age, he knew he was meant to be a hairdresser.
Following his passion proved to be the best move that he ever made, eventually landing himself in a hairdressing role that gradually developed into a full-blown acting career. He is now commonly referred to as 'JVN' and is best known for his role on the Netflix series Queer Eye, as well as Gay Of Thrones. These days, he sits atop a $5 million empire and shows no signs of slowing down. Here's how Jonathan Van Ness earns and spends his fortune...
10 Earns: Jonathan Van Ness Is A Hairdresser
Being a hairdresser is where it all began for Jonathan Van Ness, and that's where his passion still lies today. He was charging some pretty big bucks for his specialized styling and established quite a name for himself in the process. With a flair for hair and an impeccably skilled eye when it comes to personal styling, Jonathan established a real name for himself by exceling at his craft and was making a decent living by doing so. He still takes on hairstyling clients to this day.
9 Spends: Shoes
When it comes to spending his cash, Jonathan Van Ness makes no secret of the fact that shoes are his personal weakness. There isn't even a particular type of shoe that catches his eye, he just loves shopping around to find the perfect color and style and is absolutely obsessed with buying shoes in a variety of different designs. There was once a time that Jonathan was irresponsible with his spending and would purchase shoes instead of allocating funds to his bills, but these days, there's more than enough in the bank to support his shoe obsession. That's a good thing, considering Jimmy Choo boots are among the types of footwear he loves to snatch up!
8 Earns: 'Getting Curious With Jonathan Van Ness' Podcast
Becoming a television personality and a podcast host have proven to be the most lucrative ventures for Jonathan Van Ness. He has managed to parlay his talents to the entertainment industry and has become one of the most recognizable faces - and voices - in the industry. His podcast, Getting Curious With Jonathan Van Ness, quickly became a fan-favorite, and Jonathan immediately began seeing increased income earnings, as a result. His podcast serves as a journey fans can participate in, as he discusses anything and everything that peaks his curiosity.
7 Spends: Nights Out For Jonathan Van Ness
Jonathan Van Ness has toned down his social life as of late, but there was definitely a time that he admits he spent far too much on his social nights out. He has spoken candidly about the fact that in the past, admitting that in many instances, he has spent far too much money while indulging in food and alcohol during his many evenings out. He can certainly afford to do so now, but he has learned valuable financial lessons and makes sure to balance his big-spending nights out with cozy nights at home.
6 Earns: 'Gay Of Thrones' & 'Queer Eye'
Being the famous voice and face behind Gay Of Thrones and Queer Eye has put Jonathan Van Ness in the center of the spotlight, and this has proven to be his best financial move to date. Being featured on the Gay Of Thrones web series parody from 2013 to 2017 was a dream come true for Jonathan, and the more that fans tuned in, the more money he earned. He quickly became known as the resident grooming and styling expert on Queer Eye. His instant fame and innate ability to related to his fans helped to catapult Jonathan's finances to new heights.
5 Spends: Clothes
Even before attaining fame, Jonathan Van Ness was addicted to shopping his heart out in the clothing aisle, and he had a very electric fashion sense. Buying new outfits and statement pieces for his wardrobe were typically a big priority, next to his shoe-shopping addiction, of course! Jonathan is so excited about shopping that he's just as thrilled to find a pair of sweatpants on sale as he is to splurge excessively on expensive ones that he falls in love with, and he admits that the experience of finding and buying all his clothing items is just as fun as being able to wear them all.
4 Earns: Jonathan Van Ness' Books
Adding another income stream to his already impressive financial portfolio, Jonathan Van Ness benefits from the sales of the four books that he has written during the course of his career. He has penned Over The Top: A Raw Journey To Self Love, Queer Eye: Love Yourself, Love Your Life, and Unti Van Ness Book #2. He has even added a children's book to his collection, titled Peanut Goes For The Gold. His fans have scooped up his books with intrigue, and he saw significant success with Over The Top: A Raw Journey To Self Love. Jonathan scooped up accolades for this publication, including New York Times Bestseller, NPR's Favorite Books Of The Year, Indie Bestseller, and Goodreads Choice Award Winner: Best Memoir & Autobiography. Fans are eagerly awaiting Jonathan's hot new book set to be released in April of 2022, titled Love That Story.
3 Spends: Vet Bills
One very hefty, and very interesting, bill that Jonathan Van Ness has racked up, is far different than the rest. When asked to share the top categories he spends his money on, he revealed they were; "shoes and vet bills." He has admitted to having some pretty significant vet bills to contend with, but he pays them off diligently, as his cats play a significant role in his life. He's the proud parent of four adorable cats named Larry, Liza, Matilda, and Genevieve, and these lucky kitties are doted upon and absolutely adored by Van Ness. The cats make regular appearances on Jonathan's Instagram page, and its obvious how much he enjoys his time with them. He also has a dog named Pablo.
2 EARNS: JVN Hair Products & Endorsements
Jonathan's line of hair care and personal care products fly off the shelves, and he does a fabulous job of self-promotion on his own Instagram page. Fans are able to select from a variety of haircare products such as serums and sprays and are eager to purchase the top products that JVN himself uses on his own hair, and of course, while styling his clients. Jonathan Van Ness also generates an impressive income from his numerous endorsement deals, one of which is with Grove Collaborative.
1 SPENDS: Nails
Looking good is big priority for Jonathan Van Ness, and he doesn't hesitate to spend on all the aesthetic details that make his heart happy. Nail art is definitely one of the ways he expresses himself and he's not shy about going all-out with his nail styles and color. Spending time in the spotlight means getting to show off his nails at every opportunity, and Jonathan's elaborate nail designs definitely get noticed!
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