Her parents divorced when Vanna was an infant, and she was raised by her mother, Joan, and stepfather, Herbert White Jr., in North Myrtle Beach.Īfter graduating from high school, White moved to Atlanta, where she attended the Atlanta School of Fashion and worked as a model.
Vanna White was born Vanna Marie Rosich on February 18, 1957, in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Quick FactsįULL NAME: Vanna Marie Rosich White BORN: FebruBIRTHPLACE: North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina SPOUSE: George Santo Pietro (1990-2002) CHILDREN: Nicholas “Nikko” and Giovanna “Gigi” ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Aquarius Early Life and Acting Career The avid crocheter has her own yarn line called Vanna’s Choice. White is responsible for uncovering the letters on the show’s large puzzle board and modeling an ever-changing line of designs.
She worked as a professional model before joining Wheel in 1982, alongside Pat Sajak. Vanna White is the co-host of the game shows Wheel of Fortune and Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.
