Biography
Jean Currivan Trebek (born September 3, 1963) is an American businesswoman and celebrity entrepreneur.
She works as a religious science expert, metaphysician, Reiki master and sound healer.
She is best known for being the wife of famous television star Alex Trebek.
Alex Trebek is a celebrity best known as the host of the television game show Jeopardy! (1984–2020).
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Full name: | Jean Currivan Trebek |
Born: | September 3, 1963 (age 60) |
Place of birth: | Greenlawn, New York, United States |
Nationality: | American |
Parents: | Do not have |
The children: | Emily Trebek, Matthew Trebek |
Height: | 1.72 meters |
Siblings: | Chris Currivan, Audrey Currivan |
Husband • Spouse: | Alex Trebek (married 1990–2020) |
Boyfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
Job: | Businesswoman |
Net worth: | 1.92 million USD |
Early life
Jean Currivan Trebek is from Greenlawn, New York. She was born on September 3, 1963.
She was born into a Catholic family and spent her childhood on the East Coast, Long Island, with her brother Chris Currivan and sister Audrey Currivan.
Jean Currivan Trebek’s brother, Chris Currivan, is a year and a half older than Jean. He was born with a congenital disorder, ‘Hydrocephalus’, a condition where excess fluid puts pressure on the brain.
As a result, he suffered from numerous physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. Jean grew up in the care and needs of his older brother.
Education
Jean Currivan Trebek attended Harborfields High School. Unlike her siblings, there is very little information about Jean Currivan Trebek’s parents. She also has a rich religious background.
Career
Jean Currivan Trebek is an entrepreneur who works as a religious science expert, metaphysician, Reiki master, and sound healer.
She is best known for being the wife of famous television host Alex Trebek, who is best known for his role as host of the television game show Jeopardy! (1984–2020).
Personal life
On April 30, 1990, Jean Currivan Trebek married Alex Trebek, who was previously married to Elaine Callie.
Although Alex Trebek did not have children with Elaine Callie, he adopted Elaine’s daughter, Nicky, from her previous marriage.
Alex Trebek and Elaine Callie
After divorcing his first wife in 1981, Alex Trebek and Jean Currivan Trebek met by chance at a party in 1988, and he later invited her to his home for dinner.
Born in 1940, Alex Trebek is 23 years older than Jean Currivan Trebek.
They have two children, Emily Trebek and Matthew Trebek.
At the age of 80, Alex Trebek died of pancreatic cancer on November 8, 2020.
Net worth
The Jeopardy host is one of the richest celebrities in America. Sources currently estimate his net worth to be $75 million. He also earns a salary of $18 million per month.
Sources also claim Jean Currivan Trebek has a net worth of $1.92 million.