Chris Hardwick might not be a name that rings a ton of bells, but you probably know his face. He’s best known as the host of Talking Dead, the popular aftershow for The Walking Dead. He has been an actor, comedian, television host, writer, and producer; he’s a very multi-dimensional entertainer with an army of adoring fans.
Well, with the news of Chris Hardwick’s appearance on America’s Got Talent, fans have gone nuts, trying to find out what’s in the box. His addition to the show has piqued interest, particularly among those who have followed his career in comedy, pop culture, and television hosting.
For those unfamiliar with who he is, Hardwick’s career has run the gamut of entertainment media. In the 1990s, Hardwick gained widespread recognition hosting the MTV dating phenomenon Singled Out. He followed that up, making a significant niche for himself in entertainment and specifically the worlds of geek and pop culture. Founding Nerdist Industries also made him an important figure to the world of fandom.
Along with hosting Talking Dead, Hardwick hosted Talking Bad, Talking Saul, and The Wall. His stand-up career and his podcast, ID10T with Chris Hardwick, are the best works where his wit combined with deep knowledge of all nerdy stuff stands out.
You knew him from the MTV days; you knew him with Nerdist, and obviously with Talking Dead, Chris Hardwick has literally had a well-working career path. And again, with the guest appearance of his on America’s Got Talent, even more are about to find out more about his greatness and charm.
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Chris Hardwick’s’ Net Worth
Chris Hardwick’s age is 45 and he’s already reached a net worth that’s estimated at $10.0 million! He’s most famous for hosting The Talking Dead and currently the late-night show @Midnight.
Now, he’s the host of his show on AMC called “Talking With Chris Hardwick,” where they discuss much more than The Walking Dead! He’s also a stand-up comedian and Nerdist CEO. In other words, he’s just as busy as Ryan Seacrest, but with less money—but that doesn’t mean they can’t afford the same custom made suits!
Chris Hardwick’s Wife
In 2016, Hardwick married actress Lydia Hearst, 32, (Patricia Hearst’s daughter) in Pasadena, California. They exchanged vows in front of 450 guests, some of which included Olivia Munn, Connie Britton, Whitney Cummings, Michael Sheen, Sarah Silverman, Yvette Nicole Brown, James Corden, Craig Ferguson and more.
They had two officiants (Rev. Edward Dumke and actress Jaime King) and Hearst wore a pink custom made Christian Siriano wedding gown, while Hardwick wore a custom made navy Prada suit.
Before the big day, Hearst told People, that she expected to be “blissfully happy.”
“I could never have envisioned a more perfect wedding day,” she said. “It’s better and more magical than I could have ever dreamed of … It’s going to be perfect, and even if it isn’t that’s how it was meant to be. I’m more excited than anything else!”
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America‘s Got Talent
Remember when we said Hardwick was like Seacrest? Well, the comedian-TV host is a guest judge on Tuesday’s new episode of AGT. The show is moving into its next phase and now it’s time for the judges to make some cuts.
Hardwick is also hard at work as the host for NBC’s The Wall, and will be helping the judges make a few cuts to the talent over the next few weeks. Hardwick gets a Golden Buzzer just like the other judges, so that means he has just as much power as the others.
Who do you think he will give the instant save to? Over the course of the next three episodes, more celebrities (including Orange Is the New Black‘s Laverne Cox, DJ Khaled and Heidi Klum’s ex-husband Seal) will also be making appearances on the hit talent show.
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Stan Lee and Chris Hardwick
On August 22, comic book icon Stan Lee will be honored by friends, family and fans for his multi-decade long career. The tribute event is being called Extraordinary: Stan Lee and it will be hosted by none other than Chris Hardwick.
The event was announced shortly before Lee’s wife of 70 years, Joan Lee, died on July 6th. The celebration will be held at The Saban Theatre and famous friends from the comic, TV, and film world will be in attendance. The event will also be streamed in movie theaters all around the country. Nothing but the best for Stan Lee! Get ready to geek out!