Maria Menounos Net Worth

July 2024 · 12 minute read

Maria Menounos net worth is
$7 Million

Maria Menounos Wiki Biography

Maria Menounos was born on 8 June 1978, in Medford, Massachusetts USA of Greek ancestry. Maria is a popular TV journalist, well known for reporting on such programs as “Extra”, “Access Hollywood”, “Today” and others, but first came to prominence when she won the title of Miss Massachusetts Teen USA in 1996.

Maria Menounos Net Worth $7 Million

So just how rich is Maria Menounos? Sources estimate that the overall amount of Maria Menounos net worth reaches the sum of $7 million. The main source of her net worth is journalism, however, she also receives revenues from other activities.

Maria Menounos parents emigrated from Greece to the USA. She is a graduate of Medford High School and Emerson College, in 2000. Being 172cm height and only 52kg weight she started competing in beauty pageants in 1995. Maria’s television career began when she was signed as a reporter and interviewer for Channel One News in 2000. From 2002 to 2005, Menounos worked for “Entertainment Tonight” where she filed reports on the topics of fashion, music and movies. Meanwhile, she episodically appeared in various television series, including “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch” (2002), “Without a Trace” (2003) and others. All these activities contributed to boosting Maria’s net worth.

Another notable role on TV came in 2006, when Maria hosted the popular Eurovision Song Contest held in Athens, Greece, for US TV. In 2005, Marie debuted on the big screen with the role of Sexy Nurse in the film “Fantastic Four” (2005) directed by Tim Story. Later, she starred alongside Jamie Kennedy, Michael Rosenbaum and Miguel A. Núñez Jr. in the comedy film “Kickin’ It Old Skool” (2007) directed by Harvey Glazer. However, the film failed at the box office earning only $4.4 million while the budget was more than $25 million, and receiving negative reviews from critics. Regardless, Maria also landed roles in the film “Adventures of Serial Buddies” (2011) directed by Keven Undergaro and several other films.

In 2004, Maria was listed in the “50 Most Beautiful People” by the FHM magazine, and is the winner of the Madden NFL Pro-AM MVP award and “Smokin’ Hot TV Personality” Award both in 2010.
Somewhat surprisingly perhaps, Maria Menounos is a long-time WWE fan, and has made several appearances in the ring, debuting in 2009, usually in tag-team bouts and successfully too. However, Maria Menounos’ work on television has been very intense throughout all her career; she has appeared in various talk shows as a guest, landed roles in television movies, as well as hosting programs. One of her latest works is hosting the news program “Untold” (2014).

In her personal life, Maria Menounos is in a long term relationship with producer and director Keven Undergaro: they have been together since 1998. Menounos is also a philanthropist, including being the founder of “Take Action Hollywood”, which is a foundation promoting research into AIDS.


Full NameMaria Menounos
Net Worth$7 Million
Date Of BirthJune 8, 1978
Place Of BirthMedford, Massachusetts, United States
Height1.73 m
Weight40 pounds
ProfessionJournalist, Actor, Film Producer, Presenter, Wrestler
EducationMedford High School, Emerson College
NationalityUnited States of America
ParentsLitsa Menounos, Constantinos Menounos
SiblingsPeter Menounos
PartnerKeven Undergaro (1998–)
NicknamesМенунос, Мария
Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/MariaMenounos
Twitterhttp://www.twitter.com/mariamenounos
Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/mariamenounos
MySpacehttp://www.myspace.com/maria_menounos
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm1172764
AwardsMadden NFL Pro-AM MVP award (2010), “Smokin' Hot TV Personality” Award (2010)
NominationsTeen Choice Award for Choice TV: Personality, VGX Award for Best Supporting Female Performance
MoviesFantastic Four (2015), Serial Buddies (2011), “Adventures of Serial Buddies” (2011), “Kickin’ It Old Skool” (2007), “Fantastic Four” (2005)
TV Shows“Entertainment Tonight”
#Trademark
1Her laugh (self-described as a cross between Fran Drescher and "Woody Woodpecker").
#Quote
1The odd thing is, I don't consider what I do work, because it's what I love. But it is also an enormous amount of pressure, and you have to work an enormous amount of hours.
2We had four different sets and built 38 flats to use as walls, so we had a major production going on. It's so much fun when you're controlling it, but it's also so much pressure.
3You have to take control of your own career.
4I know that producing will ultimately mean more longevity in the business, so when I'm tired of everything else and want to be behind the cameras, I know that I can produce.
5I'm really excited, because the character, Jules, is a really awesome character. I'm really excited to be playing her, and overall, I'm really excited to be getting back to my acting roots.
6If you take the more general role of going to local stations around the country in Montana or South Carolina or wherever, and start in the local news, it's a lot more difficult to get to the stories that you want to really cover.
7So most of my acting experience came in college when I was living away from them. I acted in various independent films, and I got some commercial work and stuff like that.
8So for me, anything that has to do with animals, and I'm a happy camper.
9So now, cut to ten years later, and I'm making this amazing contract with Pantene. It's incredible.
10That's why charity work is very selfish at the same time, because it makes you feel good.
11The designer of my Emmy gown is donating my gown to the charity for an auction.
12Tim Story is a fantastic director, and I'm so excited to get to work with him.
13I love comic book movies, and Marvel Comics obviously are the best.
14I saw Red Eye, and I love being scared and on the edge of my seat.
15I think Channel One was very integral in my career.
16I think people think we're all sipping martinis by the pool.
17Integrity is integrity. I don't push it to the side because I'm talking to Julia Roberts.
18One of the first things I did was interview the President of the United States. Some people work their whole lives and can't interview someone of that stature.
19There's something about taking a film from concept to script, through production, and then to see the final thing happening in the edit phase. It's almost like a miracle in the making.
20A lot of people didn't realize that I acted before I did anything else.
21Back in the day after I won my first pageant there was an agency that was getting me work on the side.
22I am honored to be a Bond girl and be a part of the Bond legacy, To star in a video game with Connery, the original Bond, is incredible.
#Fact
1As March 9, 2016. Announced engagement to her long-term boyfriend Keven Undergaro.
2Menounos has been named the 2014 CES Entertainment Matters Ambassador for her innovations in digital broadcasting through her creation of AfterBuzzTV and her digital talk show titled "Conversations with Maria Menounos". AfterBuzzTV boasts an astounding audience of 20 million a week to over 100 countries and provides after show analysis of over 200 series.
3Co-hosting The Eurovision Song Contest (2006) and the Semifinales in Athens, Greece with Sakis Rouvas. [May 2006]
4Was stuck in an elevator on August 14, 2013. She went up into the elevator shaft and climbed up to the next floor.
5Helped induct friend, Bob Backlund, into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 6, 2013 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Other inductees were Donald Trump, Trish Stratus, Bruno Sammartino and Mick Foley.
6In a long-term relationship with Keven Undergaro [1998-present].
7The youngest person to ever co-host Entertainment Tonight (1981) (2001) (age 22).
8The youngest person to ever co-host the Today (1952) Show (2006-2007).
9The youngest person to ever report for NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (1970) (2011).
10Is part of the 14th season of Dancing with the Stars (2005) partnering with Derek Hough.
11Daughter of Constantinos Menounos and Litsa Menounos.
12Announced that she is freezing her eggs to insure that she can have children someday when she has achieved her career goals [September 2011].
13Has left Access Hollywood (1996) to become co-hostess on Extra (1994) [September 2011].
14One of her favorite singers was Whitney Houston.
15Ranked #71 on the FHMOnline's Sexiest 100 Women in the World of 2009 list.
16Ranked #79 on the FHMOnline's Sexiest 100 Women in the World of 2003 list.
17Ranked #70 on Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list of 2009.
18Founded umbrella-like charity "Take Action Hollywood" as a result of supporting so many causes. Her most sacred include diabetes research, pet over population and adoption, animal cruelty prevention, worldwide AIDS relief and awareness, general support and relief of allied troops and their loved ones.
19Fluent in the languages of Greek, English and Spanish.
20Worked at Dunkin Donuts, making and selling donuts through junior high and high school.
21Was a janitor cleaning Boston nightclubs and bars with her parents from age 3 to 14.
22Sang in her church choir from grade school to college.
23Played basketball in high school.
24Great fan of Turner Classic Movies. Looks forward to each Febuary, for TCM's annual month long salute to Oscar.
25Avid Professional Wrestling fan. Former WWE Champion Bob Backlund has been both a friend and part-time bodyguard.
26Avid sports fan - most especially Boston sports. Personal friend of New England Patriot's quarterback, Tom Brady, and Boston Celtic's captain, Paul Pierce.
27Resides on a rare Southern Victorian estate with her adopted dogs.
28Owns the solid gold and pearl-handled revolver that Elvis Presley gave to Jack Lord.
29Menounos still owns the very first car she bought when she moved to Los Angeles: a now fully restored 1962 candy apple red Chevrolet Corvair convertible.
30Holds the elite distinction of being the youngest person to ever report for NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (1970).
31Holds the elite distinction of being the youngest person to ever co-host the Today (1952) Show.
32Holds the elite distinction of being the youngest person to ever co-host Entertainment Tonight (1981) (age 22).
33Ranked and Voted #8 by AskMen.com's Top 99 Most Desirable Women of 2007.
34Ranked and Voted #5 by AskMen.com's Top 99 Most Desirable Women of 2006
35Speaks Greek fluently
36Joined Entertainment Tonight (1981) on April 30, 2002 as a correspondent, reporting on film, television, music and fashion. She left ET in 2005.
37She is of Greek descent.
38When a contestant in the Miss Teen USA Pageant in 1996, representing the state of Massachussetts, Miss Menounos was asked by pageant host Bob Goen what she would like to do when she "grew up." Her response was "I want to work with you at E.T., Bob!". Her wish came true when she joined Entertainment Tonight (1981) six years later as a correspondent for the show. She also answered viewers' questions about celebrities at the E.T. website (etonline.com), where her page was called 'Maria's Mailbox'.
39Worked as an international correspondent for Channel One News.
40Was an anchor on Channel One, a news program for school children usually played during the school day.
41Graduated from Emerson College in Boston.
42Was Miss Massachussetts Teen USA 1996.

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Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Tomorrow Show2016TV Series
Donny!2015TV SeriesMaria Menounos
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!2015TV MovieC.J. Sorkin
Entourage2015Maria Menounos
The Marvel Experience2014Maria (News Reporter) (voice)
Wicked Bites2014TV Series
Hits2014Extra Host
The Right Kind of Wrong2013Maria Menounsas
The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange2012-2013TV SeriesSociety Lady
Paranormal Movie2013Dr. Luni
Louie2012TV SeriesEntertainment News Anchor
The Carlton Dance2012Video shortMaria
Adventures of Serial Buddies2011Katelyn
Funny or Die Presents...2011TV SeriesTalk Show Host (segment "Paco Dances")
Knight Rider2009TV SeriesDEA Agent Jessie Renning
Kickin' It Old Skool2007Jennifer
In the Land of Merry Misfits2007Risandra (voice)
Entourage2006TV SeriesMaria Menounos
Fwiends.com2006ShortGladys
Scrubs2006TV SeriesTamara
From Russia with Love2005Video GameEva Adara (voice)
Fantastic Four2005/ISexy Nurse
One on One2004TV SeriesGlenda
Without a Trace2003TV SeriesChris Sanders
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch2002TV SeriesReporter #1

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
#DanceBattle America2015TV Movie executive producer
Monday Night Raw Afterbuzz TV2015TV Series executive producer
This Isn't Funny2015producer
AfterBuzz TV Spotlight Interview with Ryan Paevey-Vlieger2015TV Series producer
AfterBuzz TV's Spotlight On2015TV Series producer
AfterBuzz TV's Spotlight On2014TV Series producer - 1 episode
Chasing Maria Menounos2014TV Series executive producer
Losing LeBron2013Documentary producer
The Elders2012Documentary producer
Adventures of Serial Buddies2011executive producer / producer
Operation Shock and Awe... some2008Short executive producer / producer
In the Land of Merry Misfits2007executive producer / producer
Fwiends.com2006Short executive producer / producer
Longtime Listener2006Short executive producer / producer

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Longtime Listener2006Short

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Access Hollywood2011TV Series performer - 1 episode

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Eyes of Faith2017Documentary post-productionHerself
E! News2015-2016TV SeriesHerself - Hostess / Herself - Correspondent / Herself - NYC Hostess
E! News Live2016TV SeriesHerself
The Talk2014-2016TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Hollywood Medium2016TV SeriesHerself
Live from E!2014-2016TV SeriesHerself - Hostess
Cupcake Wars2016TV SeriesHerself - Competitor
The Dr. Oz Show2016TV SeriesHerself
WrestleMania2016TV SpecialHerself
WWE Hall of Fame2016Herself
Beat Bobby Flay2016TV SeriesHerself - Judge / Mentor
FabLife2016TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Jimmy Kimmel Live!2003-2016TV SeriesHerself / Herself - At the Oscars
Rachael Ray2011-2016TV SeriesHerself
Live with Kelly and Michael2012-2016TV SeriesHerself - Guest Co-Hostess / Herself / Herself - Guest / ...
E! Live from the Red Carpet2015-2016TV SeriesHerself - Countdown Hostess / Herself - After Party Hostess / After Party Hostess / ...
The Royal Hangover2015TV SeriesHerself - Hostess
WWE Smackdown!2015TV SeriesHerself
The Soup2010-2015TV SeriesHerself - Guest / Herself
WrestleMania2015TV MovieHerself
The Meredith Vieira Show2015TV SeriesHerself
Fox and Friends2013-2015TV SeriesHerself
The Apprentice2015TV SeriesHerself - Pie Customer
Zoe Saldana Presents My Hero2014TV SeriesHerself
Botched2014TV SeriesHerself - Hostess
Stand Up to Cancer2014TV SpecialHerself
A Healthy You & Carol Alt2014TV SeriesHerself
WWE Summerslam2014TV SpecialHerself
Spoilers2014TV SeriesHerself
Untold with Maria Menounos2014TV SeriesHerself - Hostess
Today2005-2014TV SeriesHerself - Correspondent / Herself / Herself - West Coast Contributor
Extra2011-2014TV SeriesHerself - Co-Hostess / Herself - Correspondent
Howard Stern Birthday Bash2014VideoHerself
HuffPost Live Conversations2014TV SeriesHerself
Good Morning America2011-2014TV SeriesHerself / Herself - Guest
The View2003-2014TV SeriesHerself / Herself - Co-Hostess
Chasing Maria Menounos2014TV SeriesHerself
Legit2014TV SeriesHerself
Bethenny2014TV SeriesHerself
Bar Rescue2014TV SeriesHerself
Home & Family2014TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The Wendy Williams Show2011-2014TV SeriesHerself
Watch What Happens: Live2014TV SeriesHerself
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show2014TV SeriesHerself
The Chew2014TV SeriesHerself
Nashville2013-2014TV SeriesHerself
The Mindy Project2013TV SeriesHerself
Judi Dench: An Actor's Journey2013TV MovieHerself - Hostess
The Eric Andre Show2013TV SeriesHerself
SummerSlam2013TV SpecialHerself
Kris2013TV SeriesHerself - Co-Hostess
Fashion News Live2005-2013TV SeriesHerself
Good Day L.A.2013TV SeriesHerself
Conan2012-2013TV SeriesHerself - Guest
LA Pride Parade2013TV MovieHerself - Grand Marshal
Hell's Kitchen2013TV SeriesHerself - Restaurant Patron
Wonderview2013TV SeriesHerself
The 38th Annual Gracie Awards2013TV SpecialHerself
Who's Cooking with Florence Henderson2013TV SeriesHerself
WWE Hall of Fame 20132013TV SpecialHerself
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade2012TV MovieHerself - Hostess
Rock vs. Cena: Once in a Lifetime2012Video documentaryHerself
Real World2009-2012TV SeriesHerself - Hostess
2012 MTV Video Music Awards2012TV SpecialHerself
2012 Do Something Awards2012TV SpecialHerself
Cocktails with Stan2012TV SeriesHerself
2012 CMT Music Awards2012TV SpecialHerself
Anderson Live2012TV SeriesHerself
Dancing with the Stars2012TV SeriesHerself - Contestant / Herself
Clash Time2012TV SeriesHerself
WrestleMania XXVIII2012TV SpecialHerself
Sesame Street2012TV SeriesHerself
Give Dreams2011Documentary shortNarrator (voice)
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade2011TV MovieHerself - Hostess
WWE Tribute to the Troops2011TV SpecialHerself
Keeping Up with the Kardashians2011TV SeriesHerself
Dr. Drew's Lifechangers2011TV Series
The Challenge2009-2011TV SeriesHerself - Hostess
Ridiculousness2011TV SeriesHerself
Access Hollywood2006-2011TV SeriesHerself - Correspondent
The Doctors2011TV SeriesHerself
The Nate Berkus Show2011TV SeriesHerself
Access Hollywood Live2011TV SeriesHerself
Lopez Tonight2011TV SeriesHerself
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon2011TV SeriesHerself
Disney Parks Christmas Parade Special2010TV MovieHerself - Hostess
Spike TV VGA Video Game Awards2010TV SpecialHerself
Entourage2010TV SeriesHerself
Last Call with Carson Daly2004-2010TV SeriesHerself
24th Annual Genesis Awards2010TV SpecialHerself
The Marriage Ref2010TV SeriesHerself - Just the Facts Ma'am
WWE Raw2009TV SeriesHerself
MTV Video Music Awards 20092009TV SpecialHerself
WWE Summerslam2009TV SpecialHerself
The 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards2009TV SpecialHerself
Starz Inside: Fashion in Film2008TV Movie documentaryHerself
Tropic Thunder2008Herself - Access Hollywood
Hollywood Green with Maria Menounos2008TV SeriesHerself
The 34th Annual People's Choice Awards2008TV SpecialHerself - Presenter
Clash of the Choirs2007TV Mini-SeriesHerself - Hostess
Lucky Shops2007TV MovieHerself
Infanity2007TV Series documentaryHerself
The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet2007TV SeriesHerself
Fashion Rocks2006TV MovieHerself
Howard Stern on Demand2006TV SeriesHerself
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Sean Connery2006TV SpecialHerself
The Eurovision Song Contest2006TV SpecialHerself - Co-Hostess
The Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final2006TV SpecialHerself - Hostess
The Tony Danza Show2004-2005TV SeriesHerself
ET on MTV2002-2005TV SeriesHerself - Hostess
Late Show with David Letterman2005TV SeriesHerself
The 5th Annual Latin Grammy Awards2004TV SpecialHerself
The Teen Choice Awards 20042004TV SpecialHerself
Howard Stern2004TV SeriesHerself
Countdown to the Oscars 20042004TV SpecialHerself - Hostess
The 31st Annual American Music Awards2003TV SpecialHerself
The 2003 Billboard Music Awards2003TV SpecialHerself
Punk'd2003TV SeriesHerself
Pet Star2003TV Series documentaryJudge / Celebrity Judge #2
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn2003TV SeriesHerself
The 17th Annual Soul Train Music Awards2003TV SpecialHerself
The 30th Annual American Music Awards2003TV SpecialHerself
Channel One News1990TV SeriesHerself - Host
Entertainment Tonight1981TV SeriesHerself - Correspondent (2002-2005)

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Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2014Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Entertainment News ProgramExtra (1994)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2006Teen Choice AwardTeen Choice AwardsTV - Choice PersonalityAccess Hollywood (1996)
2006Jury AwardTribeca Film FestivalBest Narrative ShortLongtime Listener (2006)

Known for movies


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