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Michael Anthony Strahan

Michael Strahan is a former NFL Hall of Fame defensive end turned Emmy Award-winning television host and entrepreneur. Born in Houston, Texas, and raised partly in Germany, he played 15 seasons for the New York Giants before pivoting to media. Today, he co-anchors ABC’s Good Morning America and has hosted the primetime game show The $100,000 Pyramid on ABC since 2016.

Overview

Michael Anthony Strahan's Profile

Michael Anthony Strahan was born on November 21, 1971, in Houston, Texas. When he was nine, his family relocated to Mannheim, West Germany, where his father was stationed. He attended Mannheim American High School and played for the school’s football team before returning to Houston for his senior year. There, he attended Westbury High School before earning a scholarship to Texas Southern University.

Strahan was selected by the New York Giants in the second round of the 1993 NFL Draft. Over the next 15 seasons, he became one of the most dominant defensive ends in NFL history. He capped his career with a Super Bowl XLII championship in 2007. 

After retiring in 2008, Strahan joined Fox NFL Sunday as an analyst. He also co-hosted Live! with Kelly and Michael from 2012 to 2016. He then became a full-time co-anchor on ABC’s Good Morning America in 2016 — a role he holds today. Michael Straham has also served as the host of The $100,000 Pyramid, a word-association game show on ABC since 2016.

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Michael Anthony Strahan
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of Birth: 1971-11-21
  • Nationality: American
  • Ethnicity: African American, Black
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Career Start: 2008
  • Current Network:
  • Years Active
  • Estimated Salary: $17 million

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TV Shows​

A list of television shows hosted by this host, including current programs and previous presenting roles.

The $100,000 Pyramid
The $100,000 Pyramid
GMA
Good Morning America

Networks

A list of Networks that this host has worked for.

Personal Life

Family, relationships and background

  • Dating Kayla Quick from 2015 to ( American entrepreneur and wellness expert. )
  • Engagement Nicole Mitchell from 2009 to 2014 ( A model and Eddie Murphy's ex-wife. )
  • Marriage Jean Muggli from 1999 to 2006 (Strahan’s second wife. They met at a spa in 1999. )
  • Marriage Wanda Hutchins from 1992 to 1996 (A businesswoman and interior designer)
  • Tanita Strahan , a biological child with Wanda Hutchins, born in 1992
  • Michael Anthony Strahan Jr. , a biological child with Wanda Hutchins, born in 1995
  • Sophia Strahan, a biological child with Jean Muggli, born in 2004
  • Isabella Strahan, a biological child with Jean Muggli, born in 2004

Education

Educational background and qualifications

  • Mannheim American High School, Mannheim, West Germany
  • Westbury High School, Houston, Texas
  • BS in Business Management from Texas Southern University, Houston.

Net Worth & Income

Income sources, net worth, and properties.

  • Primary income from his TV hosting and anchoring contracts, with a reported salary of $17M annually from combined roles across ABC and Fox.
  • Earned more than $76.3 million in player salary over a 15-year NFL career with the New York Giants.
  • Co-founded SMAC Entertainment, a production and talent management company that has produced Coach Prime, The Joker's Wild, and Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards, among others.
  • Launched Michael Strahan™, a men's lifestyle and clothing line in 2015, available at major retailers, including Men's Wearhouse.
  • Author of the bestselling Wake Up Happy (2015).
  • Endorsement and partnership deals with major brands such as Subway, Metamucil, and Pizza Hut.

Awards

Awards & recognition

  • Daytime Emmy Award — Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host, for Live! with Kelly and Michael (2015,2016)
  • Daytime Emmy Award — Outstanding Morning Program, for Good Morning America (2017, 2018)
  • Peabody Award — recipient as part of the Good Morning America team
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame — inducted 2014
  • College Football Hall of Fame — inducted 2025
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame star (2023)