What Is Ricki Lake's Net Worth? 'Hairspray' Star Worth Whopping $25 Million
Ricki Lake's net worth is a surprising amount. Here's what we know about her impressive value.
Published May 9 2024, 5:19 p.m. ET
TV personality, actress, and producer Ricki Lake has made a significant mark in the entertainment industry with her dynamic career spanning several decades. Best known for her talk show, The Ricki Lake Show, which premiered in 1993 and quickly became one of the most talked-about daytime TV programs, Ricki has also made notable contributions to film and television.
Her breakout role in John Waters' 1988 film Hairspray as Tracy Turnblad brought her into the limelight, showcasing her talent to a wide audience. Beyond her on-screen presence, Ricki has ventured into production work, further diversifying her career and income sources. But, how much is Ricki Lake's net worth?
What is Ricki Lake's net worth?
Ricki Lake, an accomplished American actress, producer, and television host, boasts a net worth of $25 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Launching Ricki Lake at the tender age of 24, Ricki became the youngest individual to host a syndicated talk show, marking a significant milestone in daytime television. In 2012, she made a comeback with The Ricki Lake Show.
Ricki Lake
Actress and TV host
Net worth: $25,000,000
Ricki Lake is best known for her role in Hairspray, but is a well-known actress who is was most recently featured in The Masked Singer.
Name: Ricki Lake
Birthdate: September 21, 1968
Birthplace: Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
Father: Barry Lake
Mother: Jill Lake
Despite its cancellation after just one season in 2013, the show's impact was undeniable, earning Lake a prestigious Daytime Emmy Award for her efforts. In 2017, Ricki graced the British talent show Let It Shine as a guest judge, and in 2018, she made appearances on the British TV program Through the Keyhole, hosted by Keith Lemon.
However, her most significant reality TV appearance occurred in 2019 when she was unveiled as the Raven on The Masked Singer, captivating audiences with performances including Kesha's Rainbow. Lake's versatility and talent also shone through on Season 13 of Dancing With The Stars, where she advanced all the way to the finals.
Ricki Lake's recent 30-pound weight loss.
Recently, Ricki has opened up about her 30-pound weight loss. According to The Express, Ricki weighed 260 pounds while she was filming Hairspray.
Ricki shared on Instagram, "My husband, Ross joined me in this effort. Together we have each lost 30+ lbs. I really want to share, because we did this without relying on a pharmaceutical. (Not that there is anything wrong with that.) But neither of us were pre-diabetic and both of us felt like we wanted to at least try and do it on our own. Being 55 and in perimenopause, I was a bit worried, that my body would not drop the lbs like it had in the past. I am so so proud of us."
Her battle with her weight isn't the only thing Ricki has been open about, either. In 2017, Ricki lost her second husband, Christian Evans, to suicide two years after they divorced, per People. She shared, "It is with a heavy heart that I share that my beloved soulmate, Christian Evans has passed," she announced in an Instagram post at the time. "The world didn't understand this man, but I did. He succumbed to his lifelong struggle with bipolar disorder."
