What is Steven Crowder's Net Worth and Salary?
Steven Crowder is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, and conservative political commentator with a net worth of $20 million. He is best known for hosting the popular podcast and YouTube channel Louder with Crowder. Prior to his YouTube fame, Crowder was a contributor to Fox News. His YouTube channel has encountered multiple controversies and has been temporarily demonetized due to policy violations. Crowder's channel was previously earning an estimated $80,000 per month before demonetization.
Early Life and Education
Born on July 7, 1987, in Detroit, Michigan, Steven Crowder moved to Greenfield Park, Quebec, a suburb of Montreal, due to his French-Canadian mother. He attended Centennial Regional High School and later moved back to the United States at 18, enrolling at Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont for two semesters.
Career Beginnings in the Media
Crowder began his career in media at age 13 as a voice actor on the animated TV series Arthur, voicing Alan Powers. By 17, he transitioned into stand-up comedy and appeared in movies like 3 Needles, The Covenant, The Secret, and the Christian drama To Save a Life. From 2009 to 2012, Crowder was a contributor at Fox News and frequently posted videos on rightwing media platforms. He also served as the master of ceremonies at the 2011 Conservative Political Action Conference.
2012 Union Protest
In December 2012, Crowder was involved in an altercation during a Michigan demonstration with union activists. Crowder posted an edited video on YouTube showing him getting punched, which led to significant public backlash as the video omitted how he had instigated the altercation.
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Louder with Crowder
Launching in 2017, Louder with Crowder became hosted on CRTV, later merging with Glenn Beck's TheBlaze. In December 2023, Crowder announced the show's departure from TheBlaze. The show frequently faced issues with YouTube's policies, leading to multiple demonetizations and suspensions, particularly related to the use of racist and homophobic slurs against journalist Carlos Maza and misinformation about the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Daily Wire Contract
In January 2023, Crowder publicly revealed a dispute with The Daily Wire, showing excerpts of a contract he had been offered, which included $50 million over four years. He criticized the contract for potential penalties that could reduce his earnings if the show caused boycotts or sponsorship losses, eventually rejecting the offer and claiming his show was worth $30 million annually.
Personal Life and Health
Steven Crowder married Hilary in 2012, maintaining abstinence before marriage. The couple welcomed twins, Magnus and Charlotte, in 2021. Crowder faced significant health challenges, including a 2021 surgery to fix his congenital sunken chest condition, leading to complications such as fluid buildup and a collapsed lung.
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