Jean Currivan Trebek Biography

Wife Of Jeopardy! Host

The celebrity wife, Jean Currivan Trebek is happily married to television personality Alex Trebek. The pair tied the knot after two years of dating.

Jean Currivan Trebek is the wife of Alex Trebek. 

Well, Jean first locked the eyes with the "Jeopardy!" host in 1998 at a party. They became close friends after their first meeting; however, she was afraid to date the well-known celebrity. In an interview with People in 1990, she stated:

"The prospect of dating Jeopardy!’s host made me really nervous. I was afraid I’d mispronounce my own name!".

In addition to Trebek's celebrity status, The New Yorker, Jean was also afraid to start a relationship with her now-husband Alex because of the big age gap between them. She was 24 years younger than Alex.

Jean's hesitancy, however, began to wear off when she became more acquainted with the game show host. His down to earth personality continuously started her to draw to him. 

After a year of dating, on Jean's 26th birthday, the couple took their relationship to the next level. Alex popped the question with a 16-carat sapphire ring, surrounded by six carats’ worth of diamonds. She was surprised by his proposal; however, she accepted.

After a few months of engagement, the pair exchanged the vows. The wedding took place on April 30, 1990, at L.A's Regency Club in the presence of 150 guests.

Jean Trebek on her wedding day. 

For the big day, the bride chose a crew-necked A-line gown. Furthermore, she enhanced her look with a short veil. Meanwhile, the groom wore a white coat with black pants. He further added a black bow-tie. 

Jean and her spouse are together for the past 29 years. The secret of their long marriage is that they both love staying home. They are homebodies who love to spend time reading, cooking, watching movies instead of going to clubs and parties.

Jean's three-decade-long relationship with her husband was not always smooth. The pair underwent many tough times together, especially regarding Alex Trebek's health.

The Canadian-American Trebek suffered many health problems, including heart attacks in 2007 and 2012. Furthermore, on March 6, 2019, he announced that he had been diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer.

Check out the video where Alex shares his cancer diagnosis with "Jeopardy!" fans.

The cancer was a significant toll on Alex; however, his wife was of considerable support. She was together during all his treatments, and when his tumors shrunk to half their previously observed size, she could not help but cry with tears of joy.

Though Alex is doing far better than before, however, the battle is not over. On November 11, he started another round of treatment.

The 79-year-old in an interview with People in 2019 stated that he is pretty satisfied with his life. However, the only regret is that he did not meet his wife earlier. If he had met her in his twenties, he would have the chance to spend more time with her. 

Gosh, the love between Jean and her spouse is admirable. They were able to make their marriage work against all the odds.

Blessed With Children

The 56-year-old Jean became pregnant with her first child just three weeks after she got married to Mr. Trebek. She gave birth to her son Matthew Trebek in 1990. He is 29 years now and owns restaurants in Manhattan, New York.

The pair welcomed their second child Emily Trebek in 1993. She works in real estate in Los Angeles.

Jean Trebek with her children and husband. SOURCE: Zimbio

Mrs. Trebek is also a stepmother to Nicky Trebek. She is the adopted daughter of her husband and his first wife, Elaine Callei. She is a singer-songwriter and also works as a production coordinator on "Jeopardy!"

Jean Currivan Trebek Is Living A Luxurious Life

The former real estate project manager Jean Trebek currently works as Professional Religious Science Practitioner, Reiki Master, and Sound Healer. The average salary of a Reiki Master can range from $10,000 to $60,000.

Jean Trebek currently works as a Reiki Master.

Jean furthermore also works as a freelance writer. She usually writes blogs in insidewink. On average, a freelance writer earns $10.31 to $53.79 per hour.

Based on her professions, it looks like she accumulated an excellent amount. Her net worth is around $1 million.

Shares Earning of A Multi-Millionaire

Jean's husband, Alex Trebek is a game show host, actor, and producer. As of 2019, he holds an overall net-worth of $75 million. 

The big chunk of his wealth comes from hosting the game show "Jeopardy!". He earns $78,000 per episode and $18 million annually. In comparison, Pat Sajak's salary is $52,083 per show, and Vanna White earns $34,722 per show. 

Jean Trebek and her spouse is selling their Lake home. SOURCE: Chicago Tribune

The millionaire couple resides in a luxurious mansion in Studio City, California. The pair bought it in 1991 for $2.15 million. In addition to that, they own several real estate properties throughout the country. In 2019, the couple is selling their Paso Robles lake house for $1.399 million. The 2,600 building is fully furnished with three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Quick Facts: Jean Currivan Trebek

• Jean grew up in Long Island, New York.
• She currently lives in Los Angeles.
• In her free time, she loves taking long walks, watching movies, and traveling.
• She owns a dog named Willy.
• She is not active in social media platforms.

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