Emily Trebek is an accomplished real estate agent and an interior designer based in Los Angeles. She is also recognized as the daughter of the late Alex Trebek, the iconic host of the long-running television game show Jeopardy!
Emily Trebek was born in 1993 in South Carolina. Her mother, Jean Currivan Trebek, is a respected real estate project manager, and her father, George Alexander "Alex" Trebek, was a celebrated television personality known for hosting shows such as Jeopardy!, The Wizard of Odds, To Tell the Truth, and Classic Concentration.
Emily has one older brother, Matthew Trebek, who is a New York-based restaurateur and co-owner of the Harlem establishments Lucille’s, Oso, and Pizza by Lucille’s. Growing up in a family involved in entertainment and business, Emily chose a different path. She attended Campbell Hall School in California before enrolling at Loyola Marymount University, where she graduated in 2015. While her family background leaned heavily toward television, Emily discovered her passion for architecture and interior design early on.
Emily Trebek has built a successful career in Los Angeles as a real estate agent and interior designer. Initially inspired by her mother’s work in real estate, Emily followed in her footsteps, combining her creativity with her business acumen. She is the owner of an interior design firm that focuses on home renovation, staging, and resale. Emily’s dedication to her work, as well as her eye for architectural detail and spatial aesthetics, have earned her a solid reputation within the industry.
Although her father became a household name through television, Emily opted for a career that aligned more closely with her passion for homes and design. Her personal interests and drive have largely shaped her ventures, independently of her family's public prominence.
While Emily Trebek has not publicly disclosed her net worth, estimates place it around $1.5 million, primarily from her real estate ventures and design business. Her financial success stems from her professional accomplishments rather than her family background, although being raised by high-achieving parents undoubtedly influenced her career path.
Her father, Alex Trebek, had a reported net worth of $75 million at the time of his passing, accumulated from decades in the entertainment industry. As one of his two children, Emily has access to a portion of this legacy. However, she continues to focus on her own entrepreneurial endeavors.
Born in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, Alex Trebek became a U.S. citizen while rising to prominence as the host of Jeopardy!, a position he held for 36 years. His early career included hosting various game shows before becoming synonymous with Jeopardy! His first marriage was to broadcaster Elaine Callei in 1974; they divorced in 1981 without having children.
In 1990, Alex married Jean Currivan Trebek. Together, they raised two children—Matthew and Emily—in a stable and supportive household. Despite facing several health setbacks, including minor heart attacks in 2007 and 2012, and an Achilles tendon injury, Alex remained committed to his work and continued hosting Jeopardy! through most of his illnesses.
