Dee Dee Sorvino is a well-known American actress, political expert, and media figure. She achieved success in her professional endeavors, but it was her relationship with Paul Sorvino, a versatile American actor, entrepreneur, sculptor, and singer, that brought her into the spotlight.
Early Life & Education
Dee Dee Sorvino (nee Benkie), an Indiana resident, was born in 1967 to American parents with the name Denessa Purvis Benkie. However, no information about his birth date has been made public. Being a very private individual, Dee Dee has kept a low profile regarding his personal affairs, making it impossible to know about his upbringing, family, or siblings.
Despite her own political success, she owes her strong background in the field to her family’s influential political ties. Additionally, it is widely known that the prominent figure is an American citizen of Caucasian descent.
Dee Dee Sorvino has not disclosed any information about her education. Despite this, her diverse roles as a media and political figure indicate that she is highly educated. It is possible that she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from one of the leading universities in the United States.
Dee Dee Sorvino’s Career
Paul Sorvino’s wife began her career in the media industry and eventually became a seasoned professional. She has held various roles such as TV/radio show host and news anchor for various popular media networks, including Fox News Channel, Fox Business, BBC, Comedy Central, The Patriot Channel, WOR Radio, and others.
Throughout her time in the media industry, Dee Dee Sorvino has achieved numerous accolades, such as an Emmy for her exceptional role as the host of EBRU TV’s global talk show – Fresh Outlook. She has also been named the best talk show host by NUVOnewsweekly and other organizations.
In 2015, the renowned media figure ventured into the world of acting, debuting in the American crime drama and horror thriller, Sicilian Vampire. She played the part of Jimmy’s assistant (with her husband, Paul Sorvino, portraying the character of Jimmy). Later in 2017, she had a small role in the CBS crime drama series Criminal Minds.
That same year, she also appeared as the Queen of Iran in Price for Freedom and as Diana in the series Bad Blood. Some of her other notable roles include Anne in Acts of Despair alongside Jason Gedrick and Kira Reed Lorsch in 2018, as well as Welcome to Acapulco (2019) and several others.
Dee Dee Sorvino is also a highly accomplished political commentator, known for her work as a member of the Republican party and her past role as a consultant and advisor to ex-president George W. Bush. She has also served as Indiana’s representative for the Republican National Convention and held various leadership positions within the Republican National Youth Federation.
Personal Life
Dee Dee Sorvino and Paul Sorvino have been hailed as a power couple in Hollywood since their relationship began in 2014. The two met while both were guests on Fox’s show, Your World with Neil Cavuto and tied the knot in a New York ceremony on December 27, 2014, surrounded by loved ones.
Benkie was just married, but Paul Sorvino had been married before. He had been married to Lorraine Davis from 1966 to 1988 and then to Vanessa Arico in 1991.
However, his second marriage ended in divorce after only five years in 1996. When Paul and Benkie got married, she became a stepmother to his children – Mira, Amanda, Michael, and Christopher Backus.
Sadly, Paul passed away in July 2022 from natural causes. Following this, Dee Dee chose to keep a low profile when it came to her personal affairs.
However, TV personality John Schneider recently revealed that they tied the knot in Las Vegas on July 23, 2024. Their marriage quickly became the topic of conversation in town, with the couple’s photo going viral on social media.
Net Worth
Dee Dee Sorvino has amassed considerable wealth through her successful ventures as a radio host, actress, author, and comedian. Her main source of income comes from her work in the entertainment field, along with lucrative partnerships with various brands. However, details of her earnings have not been disclosed to the public. Sources estimate her net worth to be approximately $3.5 million.
