Carson Kressley Profile
Carson Kressley (Carson Lee Kressley) is an American television personality, actor, and designer who is best known for beginning in the Bravo series Queer Eye for the Straight Guy in 2003. Kressley was the fashion expert on the American television program Queer Eye, where he was one of the show’s “Fab Five”. He was also the motivational host of the TV show OWN’s Carson Nation, and How to Look Good Naked.
Carson Kressley Education
He attended Northwestern Lehigh High School where graduated in 1987. In 1991, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Gettysburg College, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and was a member of the service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega.

Carson Kressley Age
Kressley is 52 years old as of 2021. He was born on November 11, 1969, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. He celebrates his birthday on the 11th of November every year.
Carson Kressley Height
Kressley stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall.
Carson Kressley Family
He was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and was raised in the nearby unincorporated community of Orefield, Pennsylvania. His family used to raise ponies and he competed in equestrian events from an early age. However, he has not revealed the names of his parents or those of his siblings.
Carson Kressley Husband / Carson Kressley Partner
Kressley is open about his sexuality to the public about being gay. In March 2016, he admitted to having dated the former American professional football player Esera Tuaolo. He further added that the two had a couple of dates and that it wasn’t a long romance, but he wouldn’t have minded marrying him.
Quick Facts About Kressley
Age | 52 years old as of 2021 |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Not available |
Net Worth | $8 million as of 2021. |
Esera who is nicknamed Mr. Aloha was a defensive tackle in the National Football League for ten years and opened about sexuality in 2002 after his retirement from the NFL. After his split with Esera, Carson hasn’t been romantically involved with anyone and is busy covering everything from his shows and is waiting for the right partner to cherish his life and his preferences.
Carson Kressley Thom Felicia
In 2018, Thom disclosed that he has never been romantically involved with Carson however, the two are good at finding dates for one another. Despite the fact that the two are currently single they are actually each other’s wingmen.
Carson Kressley Net Worth
Kressley has a net worth of $8 million as of 2021.
Carson Kressley Queer Eye
Queer Eye is an American reality television series that premiered on Bravo in July 2003. The series featured a team of gay professionals in the fields of fashion, interior design, personal grooming, culture collectively known as the “Fab Five” performing a makeover in the parlance of the show, a “make-better”, usually for a heterosexual man: redecorating, revamping wardrobe, and offering advice on food, lifestyle, and grooming. He was the fashion expert on the series and his fellow co-stars were Ted Allen, Kyan Douglas, Thom Filicia, Jai Rodriguez.
Carson Kressley Dancing With The Stars
In September 2011, Kressley was a contestant on season 13 of Dancing with the Stars. He partnered with professional dancer Anna Trebunskaya, and proved to be a fan favorite, but was voted off week five of the competition.
Carson Kressley Celebrity Apprentice
In January 2017, Kressley appeared as a contestant on The New Celebrity Apprentice, which was the eighth and final installment of the reality game show The Celebrity Apprentice. It aired from January 2 to February 13, 2017, and the winner of this season was Matt Iseman.
Carson Kressley Family Feud
Family Feud is an American television game show created by Mark Goodson where two families compete to name the most popular responses to survey questions in order to win cash and prizes. In August 2016, Kressley appeared on Celebrity Family Feud with members of his family: Morgan Billig, Brett Kressley, Carson Kresley, Diana Kressley-Billig, and Beverly Kressley. His family competed against Paula Deen’s family.
Carson Kressley Show
- How To Look Good Naked (US) since 2008
- RuPaul’s Drag Race since 2009
- Dancing with the Stars since 2005
- Queer Eye for the Straight Guy 2003 – 2007
- Crowned: The Mother of All Pageants 2007 – 2008
- Paula’s Party 2006 – 2008
- Your OWN Show: Oprah’s Search for the Next TV Star – 2011
Carson Kressley Books
So far, Kressley has also written three books, related to fashion for men and women.
- You’re Different and That’s Super (2005)
- Off the Cuff: The Guy’s Guide to Looking Good (2004)
- Does This Book Make My Butt Look Big? A Cheeky Guide to Feeling Sexier in Your Own Skin and Unleashing Your Personal Style (2016)
- He Co-authored Queer Eye for the Straight Guy: The Fab Five’s Guide to Looking Better in 2004