Cara Whitney is a farm girl turned radio DJ and writer. Though Cara isn’t a new name in the entertainment industry, she’s best recognized as the other half of a celebrity couple. While it’s widely known that she’s the woman behind the success of popular stand-up comedian and movie star Larry the Cable Guy, not many realize that the pair have much more in common. Here are all the facts you need to know about Larry the Cable Guy’s wife.
Cara Whitney – Bio (Age)
Unlike her statuesque husband, who is one of the most memorablecharacters in comedy history, Cara Whitneyapparently prefers a low-key lifestyle. No information is available about her exact date of birth, parents, family background, early life and education. However, we do know that she is the daughter of a Wisconsin rancher and was born in 1976.
Cara jumped into the spotlight behind her marriage to famed comedian Daniel Lawrence Whitney, popularly known as Larry the Cable Guy. Although she’s best recognized as a celebrity wife, Cara is also an entertainer and further evidence that attracts like-minded people. She is not only a housewife and the secret of Larry the Cable Guy’s success, but also a radio DJ. But it’s not just details of her personal life that have kept Cara from the public eye, it’s her professional life as well. As with the former, there is a lack of information regarding her professional endeavors.
Facts About Larry The Cable Guy’s Wife
- marriage, children
It’s no news that Cara Whitney is happily married to her better half, Larry the Cable Guy. The couple, who have been together for more than a decade, have had an interesting love journey, mostly shared by her famous husband, who is already used to living in the spotlight. Cara and Larry crossed paths in 2004 while she was DJing in Los Angeles, California. After discovering that she had a lot in common with the comedian and self-proclaimed “country kid,” the pair quickly formed a romantic connection. A major shared interest between the duo was their love of livestock and livestock trucks.
The couple dated for about a year before deciding to kick things up a notch. They walked down the aisle in an unusual ceremony in a field in Nebraska on July 3, 2005. Contrary to popular expectations for a celebrity wedding, Cara and her groom were dressed uniquely and casually on their big day. Their wedding ceremony cost about $180.
The family-oriented couple have since expandedtheir small circle. They are the proud parents of two children, a son Wyatt Whitney, who was conceived on August 2, 2006, and a daughter, who welcomed Reagan Whitney on October 29, 2007. Reagan was named after former US President Ronald Reagan, famous comedian all-time favorite President.
Cara and Larry seem to have found love in each other’s guns, according to Larry’s social media posts. They continue to grow strongly together and do not show any signs to the contrary in the near future. Cara Whitney and her family are currently residing in a luxurious home in Arizona that is estimated to be worth around $3.6 million.
- philanthropist
Cara Whitney and Larry are committedphilanthropists who donate heavily to various causes. Their son Wyatt was born with hip dysplasia and was effectively cured after several consultations with doctors at the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. As a result, in 2010, Cara and Larry donated $5 million to help establish the International Hip Dysplasia Institute at the hospital. Her husband Larry is a grand patron while their son Wyatt has a wing at the hospital named after him. Also in 2009, Cara and Larry started a non-profit organization called The Git-R-Done Foundation , a name derived from the comedian’s sensational slogan. Among other things, the foundation is known for helping veterans and children.
- author
Alongside her career as a radio DJ, Cara Whitney has added a writer/writer to her resume. The Farm Girl is the author of a published book Incredible Faith: 100 Devotions from the Horse Farm, which is a commercial success on various platforms.
- screen credits
Not only has Cara Whitney appeared on red carpets with her famous husband, but she also has other ideas. She has featured in a TV documentary series, Biography, as well as on the popular ABC game show Celebrity Family Feud. While promoting her book, Cara and her husband were also featured on Fox and Friends.
- Wealth (income and earnings)
Cara Whitney’s career as a radio DJ and writer sure has its financial rewards. While her exact earnings and net worth are uncertain, we do know that she has built up a sizeable financial portfolio, but it doesn’t compare much to that of her famous husband. Larry the Cable Guy’s net worth is currently around $50 million.
