Pat Sajak And His Wife Lesly Brown Have A Bigger Age Gap Than We Thought

With his retirement looming, "Wheel of Fortune" legend Pat Sajak is about to spend a whole lot more time with his wife of more than three decades, Lesly Brown. But what do we really know about her age? While most people picture Vanna White next to Sajak, it's his wife Lesly who has captured his heart for the last thirty-plus years. Their love story began on New Year’s Eve in 1989, when they first met as friends—an innocent relationship without any romantic sparks at that time.

As Pat humorously noted, "There was no electricity in the air," and Lesly echoed those sentiments, stating he was "fun and easy to talk to... but it wasn't romantic." However, life took a turn after Lesly participated in "The Dating Game." Following her trip to Mexico with the show's winner, Pat realized he had deeper feelings for her. Soon enough, their friendship blossomed into love, leading to a beautiful marriage.

Now, over three decades later, they have defied the odds: divorce rates for couples with a 10-year age gap or more soar to 39%. So, just how significant is their age gap? Lesly is actually almost 20 years younger than Pat, which has surprisingly never been a major issue in their relationship.

Lesly is Almost 20 Years Younger Than Pat

When Lesly Brown married Pat Sajak, she was just 24 years old, while Pat was 43. This 19-year age gap has often raised eyebrows. Interestingly, if "Age is just a number" were a couple, it would undoubtedly be these two! Their relationship has never seemed to be affected by their age difference, nor have their families made it a focal point.

Lesly's father, Michael Brown, humorously remarked that he was thrilled to finally have a son, joking about gifts he had planned for Pat. Despite the couple being together for over 30 years, they have consistently chosen not to address their age difference publicly. Notably, Pat's adopted son from his previous marriage was only two years younger than Lesly when they got married.

...But Pat Has Poked Fun at His Own Age

Though Pat Sajak seldom discusses his age gap with Lesly, he isn't shy about making light of his own age as he advances through life. Ahead of his 40-year anniversary on "Wheel of Fortune," he jokingly mentioned that he might "go before the show." He has also hinted at retirement, citing his vanity as a reason to leave before viewers start questioning his appearance.

In one memorable tweet, Pat humorously conveyed how he caught his wife looking at him while he was getting out of the shower. His lighthearted take on aging showcases their playful relationship. Now, as he prepares for retirement, Pat is looking forward to spending more quality time with Lesly, keeping their love alive through laughter and joy.