Kate Gosselin’s Net Worth Is Peanuts Despite Working in the TV Industry for Almost 2 Decades
- Jon and Kate Gosselin got married after a year or knowing each other and divorced after 10 years of being together.
- Kate is reportedly worth $500,000 despite the widespread popularity she enjoyed on reality TV.
- She went on to live from paycheck to paycheck last year and is currently working as a nurse.
Jon & Kate Plus 8 fame Kate Gosselin often made headlines either for entering a new reality show or for any updates in the divorce and custody battle she fought with her ex husband Jon Gosselin. The couple split in 2009 and have since been on unfriendly terms because Jon reportedly cheated on Kate which made them take this decision.
They have been embroiled in an ugly custody battle for their kids who have now turned into adults. The big family has had a tough time adjusting since some or the other turmoil kept wreaking havoc in their lives. In the midst of the same, Kate managed to take care of her children single-handedly. Here’s how much she earned over the years to make her able to provide a decent life for her kids.
What is Kate Gosselin’s Net Worth?
Surprisingly, Kate Gosselin is worth merely $500,000 currently, which is way lower than what fans might expect from a television star who has been seen in numerous reality shows. Her popularity was unquestionable back in the early 2000s as witnessed in the viewership numbers of her show Kate Plus 8 which was renamed from Jon & Kate Plus 8.
On the other hand, considering she earned full custody of the kids after the ugly divorce, she had to take care of eight children on her salary along with their education, interests, and other needs they had. This might just explain why her total assets are of such less value.
How much did Kate Gosselin Earn from Jon & Kate Plus 8?
After the cheating allegations and the divorce, the show was renamed to Kate Plus 8. Under the former title Jon & Kate Plus 8, the couple shot for 5 seasons and another six seasons for Kate Plus 8. Reports suggest Kate earned about $250,000 per episode which is a massive sum. However, it’s important to note that this was when the show was at its peak popularity with millions of viewers tuning in for the show.
Despite the stardom, it was revealed in 2023 by a source that she is living from paycheck to paycheck. Previously in 2013, when questioned about her finances, Kate revealed on the show Bethenny,
The majority of what we made, I personally took and put in a college fund for [the kids] because they will go to college. So, I use coupons, we don’t wear top brands. Those things to me really aren’t overly important, but college, school and their house, where they live [are] important.
Not only that, Kate is a proper celebrity with a multifaceted personality. Along with reality shows like Kate Plus Date and Special Forces, she has also authored four books including Multiple Blessings, Eight Little Faces, I Just Want You to Know and Love Is in the Mix. These would have also garnered a significant sum for the television alum.
What is Kate Gosselin doing currently?
The reality star is reportedly now leading a quiet life away from the spotlight in North Carolina. Two of her kids made individual decisions to go live with their dad Jon while Kate is still taking care of their other six children. She is back to working as a nurse and medical professional as she was before she found fame with Jon & Kate Plus 8.
More recently, she filed a claim against Jon to have the child support payments made which amounted to about $132,000. However, she lost that battle and Jon emerged victorious. He also got engaged recently to his long time girlfriend while Kate is still on the search for a right partner.
