Vanna White

Vanna White is an American television personality best known as the co-host and letter-turner on *Wheel of Fortune*, a role she has held since 1982.

Vanna White is an American television personality best known as the co-host and letter-turner on *Wheel of Fortune*, a role she has held since 1982. She also co-hosts *Celebrity Wheel of Fortune* and has worked as a model and actress. White is one of the longest-running and most recognizable figures in U.S. game show television.

Early life and career

Vanna White was born in South Carolina in 1957 and began her career as a model. She studied fashion and entered beauty pageants, including Miss Georgia USA in 1978.

Wheel of Fortune

White joined *Wheel of Fortune* in 1982 and became the show’s best-known on-air presence. She is known for revealing letters on the puzzle board and for her long-running partnership with the program.

Other work

White has appeared in acting roles and other television projects beyond *Wheel of Fortune*. She has also been associated with merchandising and personal-brand ventures, including a yarn line.

Recognition and public profile

White has become a major television personality in the United States through her decades on game-show television. Her public profile includes honors such as a Hollywood Walk of Fame star and strong popular recognition.