Wanda Sykes’ Net Worth Includes Her Oscars Salary—Here’s How Much She’s Paid as Host
28.03.2022 - 04:13
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After over three decades in the industry, it’s no surprise that Wanda Sykes’ net worth is where it’s at today. So, how much does Sykes make from shows like Netflix’s The Upshaws and hosting gigs like the Oscars?
We’re diving into everything there is to know about Wanda Sykes’ net worth below, but first, let’s take a look back on her early life and career that got her to where she is now. Long before she became a beloved comic, Wanda Yvette Sykes was born on March 7, 1964, in Portsmouth, Virginia to parents Marion and Harry Sykes. Wanda’s mother was a banker, while her father was a United States Army colonel who worked for the Pentagon. She has one older brother, who shares their father’s name. When Sykes was still in elementary school, she and her family relocated to Maryland, where she continued her schooling through high school. She went on to enroll at Hampton University nearby in Virginia to study marketing. Finally, after graduating with her bachelor of science and becoming a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, Sykes got her first job working for the National Security Agency in Washington, D.C.
Working for the NSA is a far cry from the work of a comedian, and after five years of working for the government agency, Sykes desired a change. While working in D.C., Sykes started to dip her toes into the world of stand-up comedy. Her first appearance in front of a live audience came in 1987, when she entered a stand-up talent competition. After feeling the rush on stage, Sykes was hooked. She quit her job at the NSA and moved to New York City to pursue a career in comedy full-time—and the rest, as they say, was history.
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Since then, Sykes has earned a