Brooke Hogan is a television personality, singer, and actress who rose to fame as the daughter of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan. She gained widespread attention through her reality TV appearances, music career, and roles in film and television, building a name for herself beyond the shadow of her famous father.
With her career spanning entertainment and business ventures, many fans are curious about Brooke Hogan’s net worth. Let’s take a closer look at how she has earned her money and what has contributed to her success.
What is Brooke Hogan’s Net Worth?
Brooke Hogan is an American television personality, singer, and actress with an estimated net worth of $4 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Most of her money came from her music, reality TV shows, and public appearances. She started earning early, thanks to her music and television deals during the peak of her fame.
She made more income through brand partnerships and acting roles in movies and TV. Even though she doesn’t appear on major platforms today, she still holds value through royalties and some real estate assets.
Brooke Hogan’s Early Life and Education
Brooke Ellen Bollea was born in Tampa, Florida on May 5, 1988. She is the daughter of Hulk Hogan (real name Terry Gene Bollea) and Linda Claridge. Brooke has one younger brother named Nick.
As a child, Brooke studied music and performance. She took piano lessons, voice training, gymnastics, and dance. In her first year at Clearwater Central Catholic High School, she joined the cheerleading squad and sang in the chorus. She only attended that school for part of the year. Brooke graduated from high school when she was sixteen.
Brooke Hogan’s Rise in Music, Reality TV, and Design
Brooke Hogan signed with Trans Continental Records in 2002. She worked on her early music with Rich Cronin from the group LFO. Her first single Everything to Me came out in July 2004. It reached number one on the Hot 100 Singles Sales chart and number 97 on the Billboard Hot 100. Brooke promoted the single by touring across the United States with Hilary Duff on the Most Wanted Tour and with the Backstreet Boys on their Up Close & Personal Tour from mid-2004 to early 2005.
Her debut album, Brooke Hogan: This Voice, was planned for release on September 21, 2004. However, the album never came out due to the label’s bankruptcy.
Brooke and her father, Hulk Hogan, were featured in a VH1 special called (Inside) Out: Hulk Hogan, Stage Dad. The show followed Brooke while she recorded music. It also showed her dad supporting and supervising her career. The special did well, leading VH1 to launch a full series called Hogan Knows Best in July 2005.
It became the network’s highest-rated show at the time. The show focused mostly on Brooke and her protective father. In one episode, Hulk installed a GPS tracker in her car to monitor her location and shut off the engine remotely.
In 2006, Brooke became the first artist signed to Scott Storch’s music label, later named Storch Music Company. She also signed with SoBe Entertainment. Storch produced her album Undiscovered, which was recorded at The Hit Factory in Miami. Rapper Paul Wall heard the track About Us and asked to join the song.
About Us premiered during the season two finale of Hogan Knows Best. It gained heavy radio play and peaked at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her album Undiscovered was released on October 24, 2006, in the US and Canada. It debuted at number 28 on the Billboard 200 and number one on the US Independent Albums chart. It sold about 30,000 copies in its first week.
To promote the album, Brooke appeared on the November 2006 cover of FHM. She was the magazine’s first under-21 cover model. Because of this, that issue did not include alcohol ads.
The second single from Undiscovered was Heaven Baby, featuring Beenie Man. It was sent to pop radio in January 2007. Another single, For A Moment, came out in March and included a music video with scenes from Hogan Knows Best.
While preparing her second album, VH1 canceled Hogan Knows Best due to issues involving her family. Her parents, Hulk and Linda, divorced. Her brother Nick Hogan, was arrested after a car crash that seriously injured his friend. VH1 later offered Brooke her own show.
Her new series, Brooke Knows Best, premiered on July 13, 2008. It followed her life as she became independent from her parents. She moved into a South Beach penthouse with her friends, Glenn and Ashley, who encouraged her to explore and enjoy life. The show highlighted her music career, personal growth, and family struggles. It ran for two seasons and ended in 2009.
In early 2009 Brooke Hogan shared the title of her second album The Redemption. The first single Falling featuring rapper Stacks was released on March 31. The second single Hey Yo! with Colby O’Donis followed on June 30. On July 4 Brooke released a mixtape called Judgement Day to promote the album. One song Ur Not That Hot caused a stir online and was seen as a diss track aimed at Heidi Montag from The Hills. It even included a fake voicemail Brooke suggested came from Heidi.
The Redemption was released on July 21, 2009. It became available both digitally and in stores across the US and Canada. The album entered the Billboard 200 at number 144 and ranked number 27 on the Independent Albums chart. It sold 3,381 copies in the first week. After promoting the album Brooke ended her partnership with SoBe Entertainment.
Later in 2009, Brooke appeared in Toni Braxton’s music video Yesterday. That same year she made her film debut in the live-action movie Little Hercules in 3D. The film was released in Kazakhstan and Russia on October 8 and in the Czech Republic on January 7, 2010.
In 2012 Brooke acted in the science fiction film 2 Headed Shark Attack as the character Kate. She also played Sandy Powers in Sand Sharks released in the UK on January 9. She later worked as a voice actor on Adult Swim’s animated series China IL.
Brooke continued to release music. On June 12, 2014, she announced her single Beautiful on Instagram. On July 13, 2015, she released her first country-style track Girlfriend on iTunes. That September she put out her first EP I Wanna Be Your Girlfriend. In 2018 she followed it with the EP So Many Summers. On November 1, 2019, she released her pop single Touch My Body and shared the music video a week later on November 8.
In 2018 Brooke launched her own business BB Designs By Brooke. She is the founder and lead designer. The company creates custom designs for residential homes and offers quick full-service makeovers for investment properties to make them market-ready.
Brooke Hogan’s Professional Wrestling Career
Brooke Hogan made her WWE debut on July 15, 2006, during Saturday Night’s Main Event XXXIII. She appeared with her father Hulk Hogan. That night Randy Orton flirted with Brooke and challenged Hulk to a match at SummerSlam. Later, Orton attacked Hulk while Brooke was nearby but unaware. He also mocked the Hogan family on WWE Raw, using actors including a fake Brooke.
In 2012, Brooke joined Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where her father was also working. TNA announced on May 17 that Brooke would be a backstage consultant and on-screen authority figure for the Knockouts division. She began appearing weekly on Impact Wrestling.
In June 2012, Brooke announced on Twitter that she was writing her third studio album. At the same time, she helped build stories around female wrestlers. On the June 7 episode of Impact Wrestling, she arranged a four-way match with Mickie James, Tara, Velvet Sky, and Miss Tessmacher to earn a shot at the title. Miss Tessmacher won. That same month Brooke helped Velvet Sky get a part in the music video for Montgomery Gentry’s song “So Called Life.”
On the June 21 episode, Brooke picked Mickie James as the next challenger, but she did not win the title. In July, Hulk Hogan and Sting started a storyline with a masked group called Aces & Eights. When the group attacked Hulk, it was used to explain his absence due to back surgery.
On August 16, 2012, Brooke hired Taryn Terrell to referee a title match between Madison Rayne and Miss Tessmacher. Later that year, Austin Aries revealed that Brooke was in a secret relationship with Bully Ray. On December 20, they were shown kissing on Impact Wrestling. On January 3, 2013, Hulk suspended Bully. A week later, Bully saved Brooke from a kidnapping by Aces & Eights, and she accepted his marriage proposal.
Their wedding was aired on Impact Wrestling. During the ceremony, Tazz interrupted, revealed he was part of Aces & Eights, and the group attacked everyone. On February 21, Hulk named Bully Ray the number one contender for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship at Lockdown. There, Bully betrayed everyone and revealed he was the leader of Aces & Eights. Brooke’s marriage storyline ended in divorce. She left TNA in August 2013.
In October 2016, TMZ reported that Brooke was starting a female wrestling league called Daughters of Wrestling with the daughters of Roddy Piper, Diamond Dallas Page, and Kerry Von Erich.
Brooke Hogan’s Relationships, Marriage, and Family Life
Brooke Hogan was once engaged to Dallas Cowboys football player Phil Costa. She ended the engagement in November 2013.
In 2015, a leaked audio recording of her father Hulk Hogan caused major controversy. In the recording, he used racial slurs while talking about Brooke’s relationship with an African-American man.
He also called himself the perfect husband and said he would bring Hulkamania to anyone who married his daughter. Because of this, WWE ended his contract. Brooke responded by writing a poem to support her father.
Brooke married pro ice hockey player Steven Oleksy on June 8, 2022. The wedding was private and held in Orlando, Florida. Her close friend Shirlene Pearson was the maid of honor.
On January 18, 2025, it was shared that Brooke and Steven had fraternal twins. Their names are Oliver and Molly. They were born on January 15, 2025.
FAQs
How much is Brooke Hogan worth in 2025?
As of 2025, Brooke Hogan’s estimated net worth is around $4 million, earned through her career as a singer, television personality, actress, and occasional wrestling involvement.
What are the main sources of income for Brooke Hogan?
Brooke Hogan has earned income from music albums, reality TV shows like Hogan Knows Best and Brooke Knows Best, acting roles, and appearances related to the wrestling industry, following in the footsteps of her father, Hulk Hogan.
Is Brooke Hogan still active in the entertainment industry?
While not as active in mainstream media as she once was, Brooke Hogan continues to work in independent music, TV appearances, and has also been involved in real estate and interior design ventures in recent years.
Did Brooke Hogan ever pursue a wrestling career like her father?
Brooke Hogan was involved with TNA Wrestling (Impact Wrestling) in an on-screen role as an executive figure, but she never became an in-ring competitor. Her involvement was primarily as a personality and storyline contributor.
How does Brooke Hogan’s net worth compare to other reality TV stars?
Brooke Hogan’s net worth is modest compared to top-tier reality TV stars, but she has maintained a steady presence in entertainment and business, with earnings across multiple industries.
