A household name and powerhouse in the Australian journalism sphere, Lisa Wilkinson has established herself as one of the countries most successful television presenters and journalists.
However, despite her fierce onscreen presence and deeply entrenched roots in Australian journalism, Wilkinson has been the subject of a number of controversies and scathing headlines since 2021.
What is Lisa Wilkinson’s net worth?
As of 2022, Lisa Wilkinson is estimated to have a net worth of $5 million, according to Apumone.
After beginning her journalistic career at Dolly magazine when she was just 21, Wilkinson slowly made her way up the Aussie magazine ranks.
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She eventually served as editor for Dolly, Cleo, The Australian Women’s Weekly and The Huffington Post; clearly proving her ability to wield influence over journalistic spaces.
She began her on-screen career alongside editorial positions in 2005, where she became a regular panelist for Network Ten and Foxtel’s Beauty and the Beast.
After several shorter-lived presenting roles, Wilkinson commenced her role as co-host of Today on the Nine Network, alongside fellow media celebrity Karl Stefanovic.
Wilkinson’s entrance into controversy began in 2017, when she announced on Twitter that she was leaving the Today show.
Following this, the 62-year-old jumped ship to Channel 10, where she took on a role co-hosting The Project.
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Since then, Wilkinson has been the subject of a number of public controversies, which have attracted a mix of sentiment.
One of these scandals emerged from the release of Wilkinson’s memoir.
It Wasn’t Meant to Be Like This saw Wilkinson dilvuge the inner-workings of her departure from the Nine Network, and her communication (or lack thereof) with ex-co-host Karl Stefanovic in the weeks leading up to her leaving.
More recently, Wilkinson found herself in the headlines following her 2022 Logies acceptance speech.
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She won the Outstanding News Coverage award for Channel 10’s interview with political staffer Brittany Higgins, who alleged in 2021 that she had been raped by a fellow colleague in Parliament house.
There were concerns Wilkinson influenced Brittany's ongoing trial and thus, could be susceptible to legal consequences.
Despite her history of recent controversy, many Australian supporters consistently praise Wilkinson for her forthright ability to stand up for her beliefs - often nominating herself as a louder voice for women’s rights and equality in Australian society and thus, remains a popular figure in Australian journalism.
Wilkinson now lives with husband Peter FitzSimons in a multi-million dollar home in Cremorne, Melbourne.
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Maggie Stoner