What is Adam Carolla's Net Worth and Salary?
Adam Carolla is an American comedian, radio, and television personality with a net worth of $20 million. Carolla initially gained fame as the co-host of the radio show (turned TV show) "Loveline" alongside Dr. Drew Pinsky. He further established his fame co-starring in Comedy Central's "The Man Show" with Jimmy Kimmel. Today, he is a leading podcaster globally, with "The Adam Carolla Show" earning a Guinness World Record in 2011 for most downloaded podcast with over 59 million downloads between March 2009 and March 2011.
Early Life
Adam Carolla was born on May 27, 1964, in Los Angeles, California. Growing up in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and North Hollywood, he had a challenging upbringing with his mother Kris and father Jim, a psychologist, after their separation. Carolla attended Colfax Elementary School and Walter Reed Junior High and received his high school diploma belatedly in 2005 after paying off a library fine. During his youth, he played Pop Warner football for seven years. After high school, he attempted Los Angeles Valley College but dropped out to work, having jobs ranging from a carpenter to a boxing instructor. Carolla began his comedy training in the early 1990s with The Groundlings and ACME Comedy Theatre.
Radio and Podcasting Career
Adam's career took off when he trained Jimmy Kimmel for a boxing match on KROQ radio in 1994. Kimmel helped Carolla secure a spot on KROQ's "Kevin and Bean Morning Show," where he caught the attention of Dr. Drew Pinsky. By 1995, Carolla co-hosted "Loveline" with Drew, gaining national syndication until 2005. In 2006, he launched "The Adam Carolla Show" on the Infinity Broadcasting network, replacing the Howard Stern Show in some markets. The show ended in 2009 due to format changes, leading Carolla to start "The Adam Carolla Podcast," which quickly became iTunes' #1 podcast and was awarded Best Audio Podcast of 2009.
TV and Film Career
In 1996, the "Loveline" TV show debuted on MTV, featuring Carolla and Pinsky co-hosting with various guests until 2000. Carolla and Kimmel teamed again for Comedy Central's "The Man Show," running from 1999 to 2003. He contributed to "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" as a writer and guest. Adam co-founded Jackhole Productions with Kimmel and Daniel Kellison; one of their significant projects was "Crank Yankers." Carolla also hosted "Too Late with Adam Carolla," "The Adam Carolla Project," and competed in "Dancing with the Stars." He later hosted and co-hosted shows on Speed TV and Spike TV and provided voice work for several animated series and movies.
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Carolla continues his involvement in TV, voice work, and film, including "The Hammer," "Road Hard," and acclaimed documentaries.
Writing Career
Adam has authored several books, such as "In Fifty Years We'll All Be Chicks… And Other Complaints from an Angry Middle-Aged White Guy" (2010) and "Not Taco Bell Material" (2012). Both became New York Times Best Sellers. His latest, "I'm Your Emotional Support Animal" (2020), delves into contemporary cultural issues.
Divorce and Personal Life
Adam married Lynette Paradise on September 28, 2002, and they had twins, Santino and Natalia, born on June 7, 2006. In 2023, they began divorce proceedings, with Adam agreeing to pay $47,000 per month for child support and $30,000 per month in spousal support.
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Real Estate
In 2018, Carolla purchased a 7,300-square-foot home in La Cañada Flintridge, California, for $7.327 million, listing it for $9 million in 2023. Baseball player Shohei Ohtani acquired it in 2024 for $7.85 million. Adam also owned and sold other properties in the area and has a ranch house in Malibu and another home in Beachwood Canyon, Los Angeles.
Car Collection
Adam Carolla boasts an impressive car collection, featuring automobiles from brands like Lamborghini, Datsun, and Nissan. Some were driven by Paul Newman, and Carolla himself is an avid amateur racer. Unlike Jay Leno's pristine showroom, Carolla's collection is housed in a functional garage, hinting at room for growth despite his wealth. Cars like a Ferrari 250 GTO and a BMW 3.0 CSL race car are on his wish list.
