Net Worth
Net Worth | $20 million |
Salary | N/A |
Birthdate | April 20, 1984 |
Birthplace | San Diego, California |
Gender | Female |
Height | N/A |
Profession | Fashion designer, author, entrepreneur |
Nationality | American |
Highlights
Sophia Amoruso is an American fashion designer, author, and entrepreneur best known for founding the women’s fashion retailer Nasty Gal and the entertainment company Girlboss Media. She has a net worth of $20 million.
Early Life
Sophia Amoruso was born on April 20, 1984, in San Diego, California. She has Portuguese, Greek, and Italian ancestry and was raised in the Greek Orthodox church. As a teenager, Amoruso was diagnosed with depression and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which led her to drop out of school and be homeschooled. She had various odd jobs before moving to Sacramento and living a nomadic lifestyle. Eventually, she settled in San Francisco, where she worked as a security guard to pay for surgery.
Career
While working at the Academy of Art University, Amoruso opened an eBay store called Nasty Gal Vintage, which became a success. She later launched Nasty Gal as a stand-alone online retail store and grew its revenue to millions of dollars. However, the company faced financial difficulties and filed for bankruptcy in 2016. Amoruso then founded Girlboss Media, which creates content targeted at young women. She also wrote an autobiography titled “#GIRLBOSS,” which was adapted into a Netflix series.
Personal Life
Amoruso married Joel DeGraff in 2015 but they divorced two years later.
Net Worth Over Time
At the peak of Nasty Gal’s success, Amoruso’s net worth reached $280 million. However, with the company’s decline and bankruptcy, her net worth has dropped to $20 million.
Components of Net Worth
Amoruso’s net worth primarily comes from her successful businesses, Nasty Gal and Girlboss Media. Additionally, she has earned money from her autobiography, Netflix series, and various media appearances.