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Carson Kressley is an American fashion expert with an estimated net worth of $8 million. He has earned most of his wealth by working as an expert on the American television program Queer Eye (originally Queer Eye for the Straight Guy) and also from hosting the television show How to Look Good Naked. He has also hosted the TV show Carson Nation on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).

Carson began his career as an independent stylist and later started working for Ralph Lauren from 1994 until 2002. He worked in several areas, which included menswear and even corporate advertising. He debuted on television in 2003 on Queer Eye.

Kressley continues to be visible on the television as a fashion critic or commentator. He appears on Good Morning America. He even acted as a judge for the Miss Universe pageant. Carson played the role of a commentator for the 2006 Miss USA pageant. He debuted in the movie The Perfect Man after the success of Queer Eye in 2005, and did a role in the movie 16 to Life. Carson has authored books as well, including You’re Different and That’s Super and Off the Cuff. He even participated in the 13th season of Dancing with the Stars.

Carson Lee Kressley was born on November 11, 1969, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. He was a member of the U.S. World Cup Saddle Seat equitation team in 1999 and won the world championship in 2009. He graduated from Gettysburg College with a degree in management and fine arts in the year 1991. Kressley resides in Manhattan and is also an activist for gay rights and several health-related charities.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2005

Earning Turned Donation

Money earned from the endorsement of a holiday ornament which includes autograph sessions with Fortunoff and Joy to the World Collectibles which was given to the American Saddlebred Horse Association

$25,000

2002

Salary

Estimated salary from the reality series Queer Eye as himself

$3,000