Michael Strahan, a former NFL star who played for the New York Giants, has amassed a fortune of $65 million from his football career and his ventures in media and business. He is one of the most successful and versatile celebrities in the entertainment industry, with roles as a TV host, analyst, producer, and actor.
Strahan was born in Houston, Texas, in 1971, and grew up in Germany, where his father was stationed as an army officer. He started playing football in high school, and earned a scholarship to Texas Southern University, where he dominated the Southwestern Athletic Conference as a defensive end. He was drafted by the New York Giants in 1993, and played for them for 15 seasons, becoming one of the best defensive players in NFL history. He holds the record for the most sacks in a single season, with 22.5 in 2001, and won a Super Bowl ring in his final season in 2007, when the Giants defeated the New England Patriots in a stunning upset.
From Fame to Fortune
After retiring from football, Strahan transitioned into a media personality, with a natural charisma and charm that appealed to a wide audience. He joined Fox NFL Sunday as a football analyst in 2008, and later became a co-host of Live! With Kelly, alongside Kelly Ripa, in 2012. He won two Daytime Emmy Awards for his work on the show, and also became a regular contributor on ABC’s Good Morning America in 2014. He left Live! in 2016 to join GMA full-time, and also hosts the game show The $100,000 Pyramid on ABC. He has also produced several shows, such as the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards, and acted in movies and TV shows, such as Ice Age: Collision Course, Magic Mike XXL, and Black-ish.
Strahan has also been successful in business, investing in companies such as SMAC Entertainment, a talent management and production company, and Merging Vets and Players, a non-profit organization that helps veterans and athletes transition to civilian life. He also launched his own men’s skincare and grooming collection, called MSX by Michael Strahan, in 2019, and has a clothing line with JCPenney, called Collection by Michael Strahan.
How He Spends His Money
Strahan is not shy about spending his money on the finer things in life, such as cars, houses, and art. He owns a fleet of luxury vehicles, including a Rolls-Royce, a Bentley, a Porsche, and a Mercedes-Benz. He also owns several properties, such as a mansion in Los Angeles, a penthouse in New York, and a vacation home in the Bahamas. He is also an avid art collector, with works by artists such as Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Keith Haring.
Strahan is also generous with his money, donating to various charities and causes, such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the American Cancer Society, and the Children’s Miracle Network. He also supports his four children from his previous marriages, and pays alimony to his ex-wives.
Strahan is a living example of how a former NFL star can leverage his fame and talent to create a diverse and lucrative career in the entertainment industry. He is one of the richest and most influential celebrities in the world, and shows no signs of slowing down.
