Amy Matthews - Biography
Last Modified: Nov 14, 2022
| Profession: | TV host, General contractor |
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| Best Known For: | Renovation Raiders (TV series) |
| Salary: | Under Review |
| Net Worth: | $150K |
Personal Details
| Born on : | May 19, 1973 (age 50) |
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| Birth Name / Full Name: |
Amy Matthews |
| Birth Place: | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
| Horoscope: | Taurus |
| Father's Name: | Larry Matthews |
| Mother's Name: | N/A |
| Siblings: |
2 Christine Matthews (sister) |
| University: | Boston University |
| Ethnicity: | Caucasian |
| Nationality: | American |
Relationships
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
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| Marital Status: | In Relationship |
| Ex-Spouse: | Aaron Doering (2011 - ?) |
| Children: | 1 Eli Doering (son) |
Body Measurements
| Height: | 1.65 meter (5 feet 5 inch) |
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| Weight: | 58 kg (127.87 lb) |
| Hair Color: | Auburn |
| Eye Color: | Blue |
| Shoe Size: | 7 US |
| Dress Size: | 6 |
| Breast Size: | 35 inch |
| Waist Size: | 29 inch |
| Hip Size: | 35 inch |
| Bra Size: | 34 |
| Cup Size: | B |
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Who is Amy Matthews?
Amy Matthews is a reality TV host and general contractor. The American is best known for hosting DIY Network's Sweat Equity and Bathroom Renovations, and HGTV's Renovation Raiders.
Amy Matthews – Age, Parents, Siblings
Amy Matthews’ birth took place on May 19, 1973, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Her father’s name is Larry Matthews, and he served in the US army, while the identity of her late mother is not known. Her parents had raised her in Robbinsdale, Minnesota alongside her two siblings- sisters Christine Matthews (also in USA Army) and Sarah Matthews.
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Education, Ethnicity
After graduation from high school, Amy Matthews went on to study at Boston University. She also took classes at American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City.
Her ethnicity is Caucasian.
Amy Matthews – Boyfriend, Husband, Children, Divorce
Amy Matthews married her boyfriend Aaron Doering on 22 September 2011. With her husband, she has a child – a son Eli Doering (born October 19, 2011). Although neither party has confirmed divorce, it seems that they have in fact split.
She is currently dating Bill McCallum, an actor at Guthrie Theater. They seem to have been dating since before 2017 and often feature other on social media.
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Amy Matthews – Career
Early Days
After completing courses at American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Matthews returned to her hometown. There she worked with numerous theatres including Guthrie Theatre, the Minnesota Opera, Hey City Theatre, Mixed Blood Theatre, and Open Eye Figure Theatre. Alongside, she improved her DIY skills with The Family Handyman magazine and eventually became a licensed contractor and home improvement specialist with DIY Network.
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TV work
Amy Matthews has hosted TV shows including DIY Network's Sweat Equity (2006) and Bathroom Renovations (2004), HGTV's Renovation Raiders, Blog Cabin, and This New House.
She has also been featured in publications Esquire, People, Fox Business, MarketWatch, HomeStyle Weekly, USA Today, This Old House, US News and World Report, Country Living, Real Simple, Men's Health, Good Housekeeping, Parents Magazine, FleaMarket Finds, the Examiner, The New York Times, New York Daily News to name a few.
Matthews has also appeared on national news including Today Show, CBS Morning News, ABC, and CNN. Moreover, she has been credited for leading roles in three independent feature films and numerous national and regional commercials.
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Amy Matthews (Image: Bob Vila)
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HGTV hosts
Aside from Amy Matthews, other HGTV hosts include Alison Victoria, Erin Napier, Susan Olsen, Chip Gaines, and Clint Robertson.
Amy Matthews – Net Worth, Salary
The net worth of Amy Matthews is estimated at around $150k while the figure on her annual salary is under review.
Amy Matthews – Instagram, Twitter, Facebook
On social media sites Instagram and Twitter, Amy Matthews is followed by thousands of followers. She, however, seems to be absent from Facebook. She also has an official website – amymatthews.com.
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