Anji Nyquist is a Jeopardy! champion. But her post-win experience wasn’t quite what she expected.
Let’s learn more about her and her personal life below.
Meet Anji Nyquist, Jeopardy! Champion
Anji Nyquist, the July 2023 champion of the television show Jeopardy!, received both positive and negative attention on social media following her victory.
The Jeopardy! champion said during a Q&A with fans that she’s received requests to create an OnlyFans account, a platform often associated with adult content! She also called some of the people who have contacted her “creepy” and mentioned that she’s received direct messages from random men focused on her looks, with admirers calling her “beautiful” and “the hottest contestant ever.”
However, Anji emphasized that she wanted to be recognized for her intelligence and performance on “Jeopardy!”, not just her looks. She also apparently turned down an invitation to appear on Only Fans, saying that it wasn’t her style but that she thought it was beautiful nonetheless.
Being on Jeopardy! was a dream come true for Anji, as the show holds a special place in her heart. She fondly remembers watching the show with her late father — caring for him during his battle with dementia. They even watched episodes featuring champion James Holzhauer together, creating cherished memories.
Now, as a champion, Nyquist feels like part of the Jeopardy! family.
Overall, while Anji admits that there may be some negatives that come with her newfound fame, she is still grateful for the experience and the opportunity to showcase her knowledge and skills on this iconic game show.
Fun Fact: Anji unexpectedly turns things around in the final round of Jeopardy! and wins, but is eliminated the next day.
Anji Nyquist’s work
Anji Nyquist is the social media coordinator.
Last we checked, she worked as a Leasing Management Analyst at JLL Information, an investment management and professional services firm specializing in real estate.
Previously, Anji worked as a Mortgage Loan Processor at Wells Fargo, a Mortgage Loan Processor at Military Family Home Loans and Edward Jones Mortgage, and a Sports Communications Intern at Minnesota State University, where she studied.
She received her BA in Communication and Media Studies from Minnesota State University – Mankato in 2012.
Her skills include — Social Media, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Media Relations, and Creative Writing.
What is Anji Nyquist’s net worth?
Anji Nyquist has a net worth of under $400 thousand as of 2023.
She reportedly makes around $53k a year as a social media coordinator in Minneapolis, MN.
Anji Nyquist’s age
Anji Nyquist was 35 years old when she won Jeopardy! in 2023.
Do you know: Anji’s real name is Anjali E Nyquist.
What is the Anji Nyquist ethnicity?
Anji Nyquist flaunts her Indian heritage. She has been open about being Indian on her social media. “Thank you, I am Indian and I smell delicious…. And not like a delicious curry smell,” she once joked on Twitter.
Similarly, in August 2012, she tweeted, “I love them both! Dave wants an Indian friend and I’m determined to be her!”
Anji Nyquist Family
Anji Nyquist came from a family of seven children.
Her father, Joel Nyquist, passed away at the age of 76 on December 1, 2021. He was a native of Dassel, MN, graduated from Cokato High School and attended Augsburg College. After graduation, he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, and then returned home to spend the rest of his life farming.
On her last birthday, Anji took to Twitter to share photos from the celebration and wrote, “76th birthday, some jokes and a layer cake made Joel’s day. Him telling me ‘I’m a good kid to remember’ made my day.”
Likewise, Anji’s mother, Darlene Ann Nyquist, has long since departed this world. She passed away on January 3, 2002, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Joe and Darlene were married on November 9, 1968 and enjoyed three decades of marriage before death did them part.
Now, talking about her siblings, they are — Darla (born July 1970), Matt (born June 1972), Josh (born June 1975) and Ben (born June 1979).
Each of them is married — Matt is married to Jennifer Paynter Nyquist (born January 1973), Josh is married to Heidi Nyquist, and Ben is married to Kristi Nyquist (born October 1978).
Interesting Facts: Both Matt and Jennifer attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
Is Anji Nyquist married?
Anji Nyquist is likely still single.
Also, since she keeps her personal life private from the media, we don’t know who she is dating.
Anji Nyquist Height
Anji is under 5 feet 4 inches (162 cm) tall.
Talking about her outstanding features, Anji has big brown eyes, black hair and a well-proportioned body.
Related FAQs
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When is Anji Nyquist’s birthday?
Anji’s birthday is August 28 and her zodiac sign is Virgo.
She shares her birthday with American singer/songwriter Jake Owen. “We’re practically twins,” she says.
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Where does Anji Nyquist live?
Anji lives in Minneapolis, MN in 2023.
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Is Anji Nyquist on Instagram and Facebook?
As of July 2023, find Anji on Instagram @anjinyquis with 1.6k followers. Sadly, her profile is private. Her bio reads, “Jeopardy champ but not much else here. MPLS.”
We couldn’t find her on Facebook. But here’s her Twitter @AnjiNyquist.