Robin Jameson McGraw was born on 28 December 1953, in Irving, Texas USA, and is a television personality, author and philanthropist best known when appearing beside her husband Dr. Phil. The couple’s success on television and the reception of books that she’s written have raised her net worth to where it is right now.
How rich is Robin McGraw? Sources estimate that her net worth is at $40 million as of early 2016, much of which can be attributed to the success of the television show “Dr. Phil” as well as her numerous appearances in other shows. Her two books also became #1 New York Times Bestsellers which helped her increase her wealth.
Robin Mcgraw Net Worth $40 Million
Robin’s road to success didn’t start moving forward until she started dating Phil McGraw, at the time when Phil’s first marriage was in the process of finalizing annulment. They married in 1976, and after some time Dr. Phil started to get noticed by Oprah Winfrey, who invited him onto her show, and he eventually became a regular guest. His popularity and success eventually led to the creation of the “Dr. Phil” television show which started to air in 2002. Robin became noticed during her first few appearances in “Dr. Phil”, becoming a regular contributor and advocating women and children rights. She then became a regular guest and co-host for multiple shows, including “The Oprah Winfrey Show”, “Larry King Live”, “The Insider” and many more. Her net worth also increased dramatically during this period of time.
Along with her television success, Robin started to work with a variety of philanthropic causes. She’s a member of the board of directors for The Dr. Phil Foundation which focuses on helping families with their needs. She’s also a spokesperson for the Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA). She has contributed her time and money to organizations like the Red Cross and the Starlight Starbright Foundation. Her efforts have earned her numerous recognitions and awards. Robin is also a highly sought after public speaker, especially on issues with women.
During 2006, Robin released her first debut book entitled Inside My Heart: Choosing to Live with Passion and Purpose. The book details part of her life’s journey which led her to her current principles and decisions. The book became a huge success and reached the #1 spot on the New York Times Bestseller list. Three years later she released another book, entitled “What’s Age Got to Do with it?” which recounts some of her decisions and experiences in various areas like fitness, nutrition, health and the like. It also went on to become a number 1 bestseller. Her latest book entitled “Christmas in My Heart and Home” talks about different aspects and her ideas for the holidays.
Aside from the details of her life in her books and a few details surrounding the couple during their television episodes, Robin and her husband usually like to keep things moderately private. They have two sons who also participate in some of their shows, as well as two grandchildren.
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