What Is Nate Berkus' Net Worth and Salary?
Nate Berkus is an American interior designer, television personality, producer, and author with a net worth of $18 million. He owns Nate Berkus Associates, a Chicago-based interior design firm, and frequently appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Berkus has hosted "The Nate Berkus Show" and co-hosted TLC's "Nate & Jeremiah by Design" with his husband, Jeremiah Brent, since 2017. He has also served as an executive producer on "Nate & Jeremiah by Design," "The Help," and "American Dream Builders." Additionally, he has made guest appearances on "Days of Our Lives" and "The Mindy Project," and authored books such as "Home Rules" and "The Things That Matter."
Early Life
Nate Berkus was born Nathan Jay Berkus on September 17, 1971, in Orange County, California. His mother, designer Nancy Golden, co-founded the Minnesota chapter of the Independent Designers Association and appeared on HGTV shows, while his father, Michael A. Berkus, co-founded the National Sports Collectors Convention. After Nancy and Michael divorced in 1973, Nate grew up in Hopkins, Minnesota, in a Jewish household. He attended Cushing Academy in Massachusetts and later earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Sociology and French from Lake Forest College. Following internships in Chicago and Paris, he founded Nate Berkus Associates in 1995.
Career
In 2005, Nate Berkus launched a merchandise line at Linens 'n Things and hosted "Oprah's Big Give" in 2008. "The Nate Berkus Show," which aired from 2010 to 2012, received a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lifestyle Program. His 2012 book "The Things That Matter" became a New York Times Best Seller. Berkus introduced a bed and bath line at Target and the Nate Berkus Fabric Collection at Calico Corners in subsequent years. In 2014, he hosted NBC's "American Dream Builders." Together with his husband, Brent, he stars on "Nate & Jeremiah by Design." In 2020, Berkus participated in rebuilding Ellicott City in "Save Our Town" on "Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back" and appeared in a Hyundai Tucson commercial in 2021.
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Personal Life
In December 2004, Nate Berkus and his partner, photographer Fernando Bengoechea, were visiting Sri Lanka during the Indian Ocean tsunami. Sadly, Bengoechea was presumed dead after the couple was swept out to sea. Berkus has spoken publicly about how the tragedy profoundly affected him. In April 2013, Nate became engaged to Jeremiah Brent, and they married on May 4, 2014, at the New York Public Library. The couple welcomed daughter Poppy on March 23, 2015, and son Oskar on March 26, 2018, via surrogates. In 2014, Berkus and Brent were featured in Banana Republic's "True Outfitters" ads, making history as the first same-sex couple in a clothing retailer's ads. The family graced the cover of the September 2015 issue of "Architectural Digest."
Awards and Honors
In 2000, Nate was named Design Director of "Chicago Social Magazine," and in 2002, he won the "Vox/Out" Design and Style Award. Recognized by "House Beautiful" magazine in 2003, he was also listed in "Craine Business Magazine's" "40 Under 40 To Watch 2003." "The Nate Berkus Show" earned him Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lifestyle/Culinary Host in 2011 and 2012.
Real Estate
In 2011, Berkus listed his 3,980 square foot Chicago condo for $2.65 million. Decorated by Nate, the home features three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a living-dining room area with numerous windows, hardwood floors, and an 18th-century limestone fireplace mantel. The kitchen is equipped with vintage steel cabinetry and high-end appliances. The master suite includes a fireplace, custom walk-in closet, and a 1930s-style bathroom.
