Charissa Jean Thompson net worth is
$2 Million

Charissa Jean Thompson Wiki Biography

Charissa Jean Thompson was born on 4 May 1982, in Seattle, Washington, USA, and is a sportscaster and television host, best known for her work with NBC and on Fox Sports 1. She is one of the co-hosts of the entertainment news show “Extra”. All of her efforts have helped put her net worth to where it is today.

How rich is Charissa Thompson? As of early-2017, sources inform us of a net worth that is at $2 million, mostly earned through a successful career on television, including on Versus and she has also worked for the Big Ten Network. She was the co-host of “SportsNation”, and as she continues her career, it is expected that her wealth will increase.

Charissa Thompson Net Worth $2 million

Growing up, Charissa was already interested in becoming a broadcaster. She attended Inglemoor High School, and after matriculating went to Washington State University. She then moved to California, attending the University of California, Santa Barbara where she studied Law and Society.

After graduating, she made her first few appearances on FSN, being a part of baseball programs such as “The 2007 MLB All-Star Game Red Carpet Parade” and “The Baseball Report”. She became a part of Fox as an NFL sideline reporter. She also covered college basketball and football games as part of the Big Ten Network. Later, she would become the co-host of “The Best Damn Sports Show Period” alongside John Salley; the show would eventually run its course in 2009, and thanks to these numerous opportunities, her net worth would start to increase quickly.. She was then seen as a sideline reporter on the show “Shaq Vs.” before appearing in 2010 as part of the NFL network. She also reported for Yahoo! Sports and covered the FIFA World Cup in South Africa. She commentated on the BCS National Championship Game in 2011, and the NBA All-Star Game as part of Yahoo! Sports.

She also joined ESPN in the same year, becoming the co-host of “Numbers Never Lie”. She’s filled in as a host of “SportsNation” before joining the show full time, where she remained until 2013 when she decided to return to Fox Sports. However, she took over as the co-host of the ABC series “Splash”, before joining Mario Lopez in the syndicated television series “Extra”. One of her latest projects is the Netflix reality show entitled “Ultimate Beastmaster”. All of these consistent projects have helped her net worth rise further.

She’s also had several projects that are not related to broadcasting. She did feature articles for Access DirecTV, and was also the host of the “Barstool Spelling Bee” in 2015. Charissa has been involved in modelling work too.

For her personal life, it is known that Charissa was in a relationship with former Duke basketball player Jay Williams. She also mentioned that she was previously married but recalled that it was one of the worst decisions of her life and refuses to divulge details. She resides in Venice, California and she is a Christian. Thompson also does charity work, including sponsoring a Cambodian girl with her education costs.


Full NameCharissa Thompson
Net Worth$2 Million
Date Of BirthMay 4, 1982
Place Of BirthSeattle, Washington, United States
Height1.75 m
ProfessionTelevision host
EducationUniversity of California, Santa Barbara
NationalityAmerican
PartnerJay Williams
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/charissajthompson
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/charissat
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/charissajthompson/
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm2606289/
NominationsDaytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment News Program
TV ShowsSplash, NHL on Versus, The Best Damn Sports Show Period, Extra, SportsNation, Fox NFL Kickoff, Ultimate Beastmaster
#Fact
1Named as a new co-hostess on Extra (1994) [June 26, 2014].

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Famous in Love2017TV SeriesCharissa Thompson
Nashville2015-2016TV SeriesCharissa Thompson
Fox Sports Live2013TV Series

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Extra2014-2017TV SeriesHerself - Co-Hostess / Herself - New Co-Hostess / Herself - Special Correspondent
Ultimate Beastmaster2017TV SeriesHost - US Version
The Dan Patrick Show2017TV SeriesHerself
Speak for Yourself2017TV SeriesHerself
Celebrity Name Game2016TV SeriesHerself - Celebrity Player
Fox NFL Kickoff2016TV SeriesHerself - Studio Host
Live with Kelly and Ryan2016TV SeriesHerself - Guest Co-Hostess
Daytona 500: Bash at the Beach2014TV MovieHerself - Host
Kendra on Top2013TV SeriesHerself - Splash Host
Splash2013TV SeriesHerself - Host
SportsNation2012-2013TV SeriesHerself - Host
His & Hers2011TV SeriesHerself
Fast Track to Fame2010TV SeriesHerself - Co-Host
Shaq vs2009TV SeriesHerself
2009 Allstate Sugar Bowl2009TV MovieHerself - Sideline Reporter
Toughest Cowboy2007TV SeriesHerself - Host
Lingerie: The Secret Art of Seduction2004VideoHerself

Archive Footage

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2016Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Entertainment News ProgramExtra (1994)

Known for movies


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