Who is Joel Osteen’s pastor wife, Victoria? The exceptionally wealthy televangelist is also a radio host and children’s author, and ministers to millions of people around the world
Known as the First Lady of Lakewood Church, 63-year-old Victoria Osteen has forged a career for herself as a co-pastor and social media sensation. But what’s she really like?
Famous for her role as a pastor’s wife, Victoria Osteen is a powerhouse in her own right. As an author, motivational speaker and social media star, Osteen has managed to step out of the shadow of husband Joel Osteen and garner a religious following of her own.
As co-pastor of Lakewood Church, she preaches the prosperity gospel: the belief that God wants his followers to be healthy and wealthy. The Osteens’ church is one of the many in the United States conveying the idea that wealth accumulation is next to godliness.
Together with her husband, Victoria, 63, co-hosts the popular Joel Osteen Ministries on television, reaching millions of households worldwide.
But just how prosperous is Victoria Osteen? Here’s what you need to know about the glamorous televangelist.
What is Victoria Osteen’s net worth?
The Osteens, who married in 1987, are famous for preaching about wealth, so it’s no surprise they have a hefty net worth of their own. Victoria and her mega-pastor husband, 61, have a combined net worth of an estimated US$100 million, per Celebrity Net Worth.
In 2010, the Osteens moved into a 17,000-sq ft mansion in River Oaks, valued at US$10.5 million, according to CultureMap Houston. Spread across 0.75 hectares (1.86 acres), their “humble abode” features six bedrooms, six bathrooms, three lifts and five wood-burning fireplaces – plus a swimming pool and guest house.
Despite reports of their flashy lifestyle and fancy cars, a church spokesperson told Mail Online that the Osteens do not “own exotic vehicles or planes”.