Brooke Burke: Bio And Career Highlights

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Brooke Burke

Born

September 8, 1971

Died

Birthplace

Hartford, Connecticut, US

Age

55 Years Old

Horoscope

Virgo

Who Is Brooke Burke?

Brooke Lisa Burke is an American television and fitness personality, model, author, actress, and businesswoman, known for her engaging on-screen presence. She has forged a multifaceted career across entertainment and wellness, inspiring many with her dedication to health.

Her breakout moment came as the adventurous host of the E! Network travel series Wild On!, which captivated audiences globally from 1999 to 2002. Later, her victory on “Dancing with the Stars” further solidified her widespread appeal.

Full Name	Brooke Lisa Burke
Gender	Female
Height	5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
Relationship Status	Engaged
Net Worth	$30 million
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Multiracial
Education	Sahuaro High School, Palo Verde High School, University Of California, Los Angeles
Father	George Burke
Mother	Donna Burke
Siblings	Kimberly Matty
Kids	Neriah Fisher, Sierra Sky Fisher, Heaven Rain Charvet, Shaya Braven Charvet

Early Life and Education

Hartford, Connecticut, was the birthplace of Brooke Lisa Burke, though she spent her formative years growing up in Tucson, Arizona. Her mother, Donna Burke, raised her after her father left the family when she was two years old.

Burke attended Sahuaro High School and Palo Verde High School in Tucson, where she was crowned homecoming queen in 1989. She later pursued broadcast journalism at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Notable Relationships

Brooke Burke is currently engaged to entrepreneur Scott Rigsby, with their wedding plans actively underway in mid-2025. This follows her previous marriage to actor David Charvet, which lasted from 2011 until their divorce in 2020.

Burke has four children: Neriah and Sierra with her first husband, plastic surgeon Garth Fisher, and Heaven Rain and Shaya Braven with David Charvet. She maintains a positive co-parenting relationship with her children’s fathers.

Career Highlights

Brooke Burke’s career began with extensive modeling work before she achieved widespread recognition as a television host. She notably hosted the E! Network travel series Wild On! from 1999 to 2002, which significantly boosted her visibility across 120 countries.

Her versatility as a performer shone through when she won season seven of “Dancing with the Stars” in 2008, later returning as co-host for eight seasons. Burke also launched “Brooke Burke Body” in 2017, a fitness app providing at-home workouts.

She has also authored books, including The Naked Mom, and currently hosts Penn & Teller: Fool Us, showcasing her enduring presence in entertainment.

Signature Quote

“One of the most valuable things that I have learned is the power of embracing and surrendering to what is.”