What was Stephen "tWitch" Boss' Net Worth and Salary?
Stephen "tWitch" Boss was an acclaimed American dancer, choreographer, actor, and producer. At the time of his passing in 2022, he had a net worth of $5 million. Stephen gained widespread recognition as the co-host, DJ, and sidekick on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, serving from 2014 until the show's conclusion in 2021. He also served as a co-executive producer on the show and appeared on "Ellen's Game of Games" from 2017 to 2021. His production credits include the short films "Prized" (2014) and "Debt" (2018).
Stephen's career began in 2003 when he placed second in the dance category on "Star Search" and competed on MTV's "The Wade Robson Project". He also became a fan favorite on Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance". Over the years, Stephen accumulated over 25 major acting credits, including roles in "Stomp the Yard: Homecoming" (2010), "Magic Mike XXL" (2015), and three films in the "Step Up" series. In 2021, he hosted the NBC competition series "Clash Of The Cover Bands." Stephen received Teen Choice Award nominations for Choice Dancer in 2015 and 2018. Sadly, he passed away by suicide in December 2022 at the age of 40.
Salary
During his initial seasons on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," tWitch earned a salary of $500,000 per season. By the end of the show’s run, as an executive producer, his salary had increased to $1 million per season.
Early Life
Stephen Laurel Boss, known as "tWitch" due to his childhood habit of constantly moving and spinning, was born on September 29, 1982, in Montgomery, Alabama. He attended Lee High School and, after graduating in 2000, studied Dance Performance at Southern Union State Community College. Later, he transferred to Chapman University in California.
Career
Stephen's career took off in 2003 when he was the runner-up on "Star Search" and placed third on "The Wade Robson Project." In 2007, he appeared in "Blades of Glory" as a flamboyant dancer, in "Hairspray" as a Maybelle Store Dancer, and auditioned for season three of "So You Think You Can Dance." Although he didn't make it far initially, he finished as the runner-up in the 2008 season. A memorable dance with Katee Shean to Duffy's song "Mercy" earned a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Choreography.
Stephen returned to "So You Think You Can Dance" as an "All Star" in later seasons and served as Team Captain for "Team Street" in season 12. His acting career includes roles in films like "Stomp the Yard: Homecoming" (2010), "Step Up 3D" (2010), "Step Up Revolution" (2012), "Step Up: All In" (2014), "Ghostbusters" (2016), and "Magic Mike XXL" (2015). He also guest-starred in TV series such as "Bones," "Touch," "Drop Dead Diva," "Love," and "Modern Family," and appeared in TV movies like "Adventures in Love & Babysitting" and "So Close." Stephen was a member of the dance troupes Chill Factor Crew and Breed OCLA, taught at South County Classical Ballet, choreographed for South Korean singer Seven, and launched the tWitch Boss Clothing line.
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Personal Life
Stephen married fellow "So You Think You Can Dance" alum Allison Holker on December 10, 2013, at the Villa San Juliette Vineyard and Winery, owned by the show's co-creator Nigel Lythgoe. The couple had three children: son Maddox (born March 27, 2016), daughter Zaia (born November 3, 2019), and Stephen adopted Allison's daughter Weslie from a previous relationship. Since 2017, Stephen and Allison hosted the Disney+/Freeform series "Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings."
Death
Stephen Boss tragically took his own life on December 13, 2022, at the age of 40.
Real Estate
In 2015, Stephen purchased a 2,500+ square foot home in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, for $1.15 million, later listing it for $1.299 million in April 2019. In May 2019, he and Allison bought a home in Encino, California, for $2.75 million, which they sold in October 2023 for $3.5 million. Below is a video tour of the home:
