Joey Chestnut is an American competitive eater, best known for holding multiple world records in eating competitions.
Joey Chestnut Biography
| Real Name | Joseph Christian Chestnut |
| Nickname | Joey Chestnut |
| Profession | Competitive eater |
| Date of Birth | 25 November 1983 |
| Age | 42 years (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Fulton County, Kentucky, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Fulton County, Kentucky, USA |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Ethnicity | American |
| Religion | Christian |
| Hobbies | Update soon |
| Social Media | Instagram YouTube |
Education Qualification
| School | Update soon |
| College | San Jose University |
| Education Qualification | Graduation |
Joey Chestnut Age
Joey Chestnut was born on 25 November 1983 in Fulton County, Kentucky, United States. He is 42 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Joey Chestnut Girlfriend
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Neslie Ricasa (until 2015) |
| Spouse/Wife | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
Joey Chestnut Family
| Father’s Name | Marlin Chestnut |
| Mother’s Name | Alicia Chestnut |
| Brother’s Name | Update soon |
| Sister’s Name | Update soon |
Career
| Debut | He started his competitive eating career in 2005. |
| Awards | 17 – Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Champion 6 – U.S. Chicken Wing Eating 3 – Wing Bowl Champion 2 – Krystal Square off World hamburger Eating Champion. |
Joey Chestnut Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 185 cm In meters – 1.85 m In feet & inches – 6’1” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 79 kg In pounds – 164 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Joey Chestnut Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $3.5 Million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | $500k (annual) |
| Income Source | Salary, and other |
Some Lesser Facts About Joey Chestnut
- Joey Chestnut was born in Fulton County, Kentucky, USA, to middle-class parents.
- His father left the family when he was two years old. He and his siblings were raised by their mother.
- He eventually moved with his family to San Jose and joined a high school there.
- He attended San Jose University to pursue civil engineering.
- He soon found out about eating contests and realized his talents lay somewhere else.
- While in college, he did not have enough money to eat whatever he liked.
- While studying at San Jose University, he participated in the first eating contest in 2005.
- Outside of competitive eating, Joey is an avid golfer and enjoys spending time outdoors.
- He won the 92nd Annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest and has been ranked first in the world by Major League Eating.
- In 2009, he appeared on Man v. Food where he ate a 5-pound burrito called Lguana’s Burritozilla in 3 minutes and 10 seconds.
- He and Takeru Kobayashi became two of the top competitive eaters in their era.
FAQ:
How old is Joey Chestnut?
42 years old (As of 2025)
Who is Joey Chestnut’s wife?
Joey Chestnut never married to anyone.
What is Joey Chestnut’s net worth?
As of 2025, Joey Chestnut’s estimated net worth is $3.5 million.
Who is the No. 1 competitive eater in the world?
As of 2025, Joey Chestnut is the world’s No. 1 competitive eater.