Date of Birth: March 28, 1987
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Biography
Jonathan Van Ness is a multi-talented entertainer, best known for his role as the grooming expert on the Netflix series “Queer Eye.” Born and raised in Quincy, Illinois, Van Ness discovered his passion for hairstyling at a young age. He pursued his dream by moving to Arizona to attend the Aveda Institute, where he honed his skills. Van Ness later moved to Los Angeles and began working at the prestigious Sally Hershberger Salon. His unique personality and hair expertise eventually led him to a career in entertainment. Van Ness first gained internet fame with his web series “Gay of Thrones,” a comedic recap of HBO’s popular series “Game of Thrones,” which earned him an Emmy nomination. In 2018, he skyrocketed to international fame as one of the “Fab Five” on the reboot of “Queer Eye,” where he won audiences over with his infectious positivity and expert grooming advice. Beyond television, Van Ness is a published author, releasing his memoir “Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love” in 2019, and he hosts the popular podcast “Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness.”
5 Interesting Facts about Jonathan Van Ness
1. Jonathan Van Ness is a trained figure skater and gymnast.
2. He publicly came out as non-binary in 2019 and uses he/she/they pronouns.
3. Van Ness is an advocate for HIV awareness and revealed his own HIV-positive status in his memoir.
4. He is a proud owner of several pets, including cats and dogs, which often feature in his social media posts.
5. Jonathan Van Ness became the first non-female cover star for Cosmopolitan UK in 2019.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jonathan Van Ness
1. “You’re strong, you’re a Kelly Clarkson song, you’ve got this.”
2. “It’s not about perfect. It’s about effort.”
3. “Being healthy is a way of life. It’s something you do every day.”
4. “I’m proud of who I am, and I’m not going to apologize for it.”
5. “My story is one of survival, and that’s what I want people to know.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
As of the latest estimates, Jonathan Van Ness’s highest net worth achieved is approximately $5 million.
Children
Jonathan Van Ness does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Jonathan Van Ness on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6950861/
2. [Jonathan Van Ness’s Official Website](http://www.jonathanvanness.com/
3. [Jonathan Van Ness on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jvn/
