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'My Big Fat Fabulous Life' star Whitney Thore earns not only from the TLC show, but also through lucrative brand deals

2023-09-06 06:59
'My Big Fat Fabulous Life' star Whitney Thore has partnered up with companies such as Under Armour, Torrid, and FabFitFun in the past
'My Big Fat Fabulous Life' star Whitney Thore earns not only from the TLC show, but also through lucrative brand deals

GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA: 'My Big Fat Fabulous Life' star Whitney Thore reportedly earns anywhere between $5,000 and $10,000 per episode of the reality show, according to CheatSheet.

Though the compensation cannot be compared to the kind of cash given to the likes of the Kardashians and the Duggars, her per episode salary, over the show's last 10 seasons, adds up to a small fortune.

It is no surprise, then, that Thore’s net worth today is an estimated $4M.

How did Whitney Thore get on 'My Big Fat Fabulous Life'?

After returning to the US from South Korea, where she taught English to schoolchildren, Thore worked as a producer for the radio show 'Jared & Katie in the Morning' on the North Carolina station, 107.5 KZL.

The 'Fat Girl Dancing' video, which went viral and catapulted her to fame, was posted on the radio station's YouTube page in 2014.

In 2015, TLC signed her to her debut show 'My Big Fat Fabulous' Life' and Thore was introduced to the world as a body-positivity activist.

What is TLC star 'Whitney Thore's side hustle?

Apart from appearing on the TLC show, Thore also runs her own plus-size exercise apparel brand, No BS Active.

She also earns from brand endorsements on her social account profiles which contribute to her net worth.

In the past, she has partnered up with companies such as Under Armour, Torrid, and FabFitFun. Additionally, she receives royalties for her book 'I Do It With the Lights On'.

Who is 'My Big Fat Fabulous Life' star Whitney Thore dating now?

As per People, Thore has revealed that she was in a long-distance relationship with her French boyfriend, Nail Rayner, who is a rapper.

She met him through online tutoring in 2021 and maintained that their relationship was going strong despite not seeing each other regularly.

Thore recently revealed that she and her boyfriend had "loosened the bonds" of their relationship, operating on a new "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

Thore was previously in a relationship with Chase Severino and it came to an end during Season 8 of the show when he revealed he had cheated on her.

What is Whitney Thore famous for?

Thore, a 39-year-old reality TV personality is best known for starring on TLC's hit show 'My Big Fat Fabulous Life'. But she has also come into her own as a body positivity advocate.

On the TLC show, Thore often speaks about the importance of accepting one's body as it is and speaks out against fat-shaming.

Episodes of 'My Big Fat Fabulous Life' Season 11 air every Tuesday at 9 PM EST on TLC.