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Vanna White

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Her first car was a VW "Bug".

Takes her computer with her "wherever she goes".

Gets her Christmas shopping done VERY early in the year (Spring/Summer).

Was a cheerleader in school.

Nicknamed "Vanna Banana" in High School.

Used to list her occupation on "Wheel of Fortune" (1975) as "Letter Turner" (prior to the touch-sensitive game-board); now identifies herself as "TV Performer".

In 1992, she was recognized in "The Guinness Book of World Records" as "Television's Most Frequent Clapper." Averaging 720 claps per episode, she puts her hands together more than 28,800 times per season!.

Son, Nicholas, born 1994.

Daughter, Giovanna, born 1997.

White files for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court from restaurateur George Santo Pietro, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple separated in November. White is seeking joint custody of their two children. [15 May 2002]

Vanna was immortalized in a 'Weird Al' Yankovic song called "Stuck In A Closet With Vanna White" on his Even Worse Album. They later had a scene together in Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994).

Measurements: 36C-23-33 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)

Was one of the first four contestants on a 1980 episode of "The New Price Is Right" (1972). She did not get out of Contestant's Row.

Her uncle is legendary Greek-American actor Christopher George.

Her blood type is AB+ (coincidentally, the same as her "Wheel of Fortune" (1975) co-host, Pat Sajak).

She was raised by her mother, Joan White, and her stepfather, Herbert White.

Vanna once owned two Learjet 35's.

Is of Spanish, Italian and German descent.

Personal Quotes

"I enjoy getting dressed as a Barbie doll."

(on her job on "Wheel") It's not the most intellectual job in the world, but I do have to know the letters.

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