Kym Johnson, renowned for her captivating performances as a professional ballroom dancer and her appearances on various television programs, has carved out a significant income. According to Celebrity Net Worth, her estimated wealth surpasses $1 million as of 2024.
Best recognized for her role on Dancing with the Stars, Kym’s journey took a romantic turn when she met Robert Herjavec, the Shark Tank investor, during their partnership on the show’s 20th season. Their chemistry blossomed into love, leading to their engagement in February 2016 and subsequent marriage in July of the same year.
Kym Johnson’s Journey in Dance and Television
Kym’s passion for dance ignited at the tender age of three, propelling her onto the competitive ballroom scene by fifteen. Partnered with Lithuanian dancer Tomas Atkocevicius, they achieved notable success, placing second in the Open Amateur Modern Ballroom category at the Australian Dancesport Championship.
Her fame escalated through her participation in both the Australian and American editions of Dancing with the Stars. She debuted on the inaugural season of the Australian version and continued to compete for two more seasons.
Transitioning to the American version in 2006, Kym made headlines when she partnered with talk show host Jerry Springer in Season 3. Teaming up with N’Sync member Joey Fatone in Season 4, they finished as the season’s runners-up.
Throughout her tenure on the show, Kym danced alongside various celebrities, including Mark Cuban (Season 5), magician Penn Jillette (Season 6), former NFL player Warren Sapp (Season 7), and Donny Osmond, with whom she won the dance competition in 2009 during Seasons 8 and 9.
In recognition of her expertise, she was appointed as a judge on the Australian version of the show in 2013. Beyond her dancing prowess, Kym showcased her competitive spirit on Australian Celebrity Survivor: Vanuatu in 2006, representing the Merry Makers team from the Moso tribe.
Her diverse talents also saw her participate in The Celebrity Apprentice Australia in 2013, where she made a lasting impression over four weeks. In early 2016, Kym launched her fitness DVD, 5678 Fitness, complimented by the release of her book, The 5678 Diet.
Insights into Family Life with Robert Herjavec
In a recent interview with People published on March 7, 2024, Kym Johnson shared personal reflections about her family life with Robert Herjavec. She conveyed gratitude for her experiences on Dancing with the Stars, emphasizing the convenience of having met Robert during the show.
Though she has a desire to return to the stage, Kym affirmed that her greatest joy comes from being at home. She remarked,
“We had our twins later in life. I got married later in life. And it just made me realize you really do have to trust the timing of your life.”
Describing Robert as her best friend and an immense source of support, Kym expressed how welcoming their children felt “absolutely amazing.” Together, they actively create a nurturing environment, employing a balanced approach to parenting.
Kym explained their parenting strategy:
“We try and now do Daddy days and Mommy days… So Robert will take Haven out for a daddy/daughter day or take Hudson out, and me as well.”
As of now, fans can catch the latest episodes of Shark Tank, as Season 16 is currently airing on ABC.
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